Associate Counsel – Financial Services Regulatory

Job Description

We are seeking a regulatory lawyer to join the General Counsel’s Organization (GCO) as Associate Counsel (Financial Services Regulatory) within the Global Legal Policy & Strategy function. The role is based in Madrid, Spain and will be part of a global multi‑disciplinary team comprising competition and financial services lawyers.

The role will manage the regulatory change framework for our EU regulated entities in Spain that passport payment services into other EU member states. Key activities involve horizon scanning for new laws applicable, managing regulatory reporting across these countries for the Acquiring, Issuing and Insurance businesses, and coordinating regulatory reporting inquiries and submissions across several EU countries and potentially additional jurisdictions.

The position will support all relevant lines of business, including card issuing, merchant acquiring, insurance and payments activities, operating in a dynamic env...