(Senior) Regulatory Development Specialist (f/m/d)

Frankfurt am Main

Your career at Deutsche Börse Group

Your area of work

You are passionate about derivatives markets and are wondering how business and regulation interact in practice. You thrive in a complex, international environment and are looking for a role that combines intellectual challenge, strategic impact, and continuous learning.

Regulatory Development, as part of Derivatives Market Development at Eurex, shapes and advances Eurex’s regulatory positioning on key national, European and global regulatory initiatives impacting derivatives markets. The function ensures that regulatory developments affecting existing business and future strategic initiatives are identified, assessed, and proactively shaped to support Eurex’s commercial success.

The role coordinates Eurex positions on major legislative and regulatory topics (e.g. MiFIR/MiFID II, Retail Investment Strategy, Market Infrastructure Package, sustainable finance, prudential requirements etc.) in close cooperation with Eurex business areas, Deutsche Börse Group experts, market participants, and industry associations. Regulatory positioning is based on qualitative and quantitative analyses of regulatory proposals, market trends, competitive dynamics, and business model impacts. Regulatory Development also provides regulatory advisory support to Eurex business areas and strategic initiatives for deriving business and regulatory solutions as well as represents Eurex interests in industry associations and committees, and supports regulatory outreach towards regulators and legislators in alignment with Deutsche Börse Group. The function further ensures transparent and structured regulatory updates and decision material for the Eurex Board and senior management.

• Lead and coordinate Eurex regulatory positioning by managing and consolidating responses to regulatory discussions, consultations, and legislative initiatives impacting derivatives markets and trading participants
• Develop robust regulatory positioning content by orchestrating input from Eurex corporate functions, business areas, and Operations/IT, supported by qualitative and quantitative analysis of regulatory, market, and business impacts
• Proactively analyze and assess regulatory opportunities with regard to strategic implications across stakeholders, business models, products, and geographical regions, identifying risks and opportunities for Eurex
• Act as a regulatory advisor to Eurex business areas and strategic initiatives, supporting the translation of regulatory requirements into viable business
• Represent and contribute Eurex regulatory views in industry associations and committees (e.g. FESE, FIA) as well as group‑wide alignment processes coordinated by Deutsche Börse Group Regulatory Affairs
• Support regulatory outreach and advocacy towards regulators and legislators in close cooperation with DBG Regulatory Affairs
• Prepare and present regulatory updates, analyses, and decision material for the Eurex Executive Board, and relevant committees

Your profile

• You have successfully completed undergraduate or graduate studies in economics or business administration, with focus on derivatives, financial markets and strategy or similar degrees
• You have gained at least three years of professional experience in the financial industry and particularly in the field of derivatives markets; a very good understanding of Eurex/ Deutsche Börse Group
• You show a very good knowledge of regulatory topics impacting specifically derivatives markets and regulatory frameworks impacting financial markets as a whole
• You provide very good analytical skills and familiarity with qualitative and quantitative analyses
• You have previously experienced advocacy or dealt with representation of interest
• You are proficient in German and English

Why Deutsche Börse Group?

We are committed to providing a work environment where everyone feels welcome and can reach their full potential. Our standards go far beyond simply matching candidates with the right position.

Mobility

We enable you to move freely with our job tickets, job (e-)bikes and free parking opportunities.

Work environment

Collaboration, communication, or deep focus – in our modern office buildings you will find the perfect work environment. Free drinks and food and meal allowances included.

Health and wellbeing

We care for your health and wellbeing and besides various health promotion measures we offer you a group accident insurance and additional insurance offers at discounted rates.

Financial stability

We provide financial stability by offering attractive salaries, company pension schemes, participation in our Group Share Plan, as well as bonuses, subsidies and discounts.

Hybrid work

Collaborate and exchange on-site or work remotely several days a week in line with business needs and local regulations. Our hybrid working model combines the best of both worlds.

Flexible working hours

We want your job to fit your life situation and offer flexible working time models, childcare allowance, or the possibility to study alongside your job.

Internationality

Our market infrastructures are globally connected. Working with us means collaborating with like-minded colleagues across over 60 locations from more than 100 nations.

Development

We promote individual development by offering internal development programmes, mentoring, further education and training budgets.