Head of Government Affairs, International

The Group: Morningstar’s Government Affairs group is a global team and drives Morningstar’s policy thought leadership, advocates for investor-friendly policies, and monitors legislative and regulatory developments impacting our business.   We engage with policymakers, regulators, and industry stakeholders globally to advance policies that enhance market transparency, investor protections, and financial innovation. 

The Role: The Head of Government Affairs, International will lead Morningstar’s international government affairs strategy, leveraging data-driven policy research to shape policy positions and advocate for regulatory frameworks that benefit investors in the European context. This leader will be the company’s primary representative to the European policymakers, regulators, and industry groups, driving engagement efforts across European markets. This role reports to Morningstar’s Global Head of Regulatory Strategy and Advisory. 

Responsibilities: 

• Develop and execute Morningstar’s international government affairs strategy to proactively shape public policy discussions, with a primary focus in the European Union and the United Kingdom. 

• Represent Morningstar in front of the government agencies and regulators in engaging on policy matters, with a focus on the European Union institutions, the member states and national regulators, and the United Kingdom. 

• Manage a team of subject matter experts in the region and collaborate across different Morningstar businesses and corporate function teams to craft Morningstar’s public policy positions internationally. 

• Oversee the development of comment letters, policy briefs, and responses to regulatory consultations at both the EU and national levels. 

• Communicate complex international policy issues clearly and persuasively to internal stakeholders, policymakers, and the public through written content, research papers, presentations, and public speaking engagements. 

• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments related to retail investments, retirement security, credit ratings, sustainable investing, and broader financial services policy including the growing focus on private markets, and serve as a primary resource for specific policy areas. 

• Collaborate with internal teams, including legal, compliance, and product leadership, to assess policy implications on business operations and strategy. 

• Prepare presentations and write articles for a mass audience and key policymakers on investor-related policy issues, supporting Morningstar editorial outlets and, in conjunction with the Communications team, external media. 

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key policymakers, regulators, industry associations, and other relevant stakeholders across Europe. 

Requirements: 

• 10+ years of experience in government affairs, policy research, lobbying, or a regulatory/government role in the European context.  

• Deep understanding of the European Union's legislative and regulatory processes and familiarity with the regulatory landscape of key European financial markets.  

• Expertise in the European policymaking process, financial services regulation, securities law, retirement policy, or investment-related public policy. 

• Interest in public policy that improves ordinary investors’ experiences, and retirement security across Europe.  

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft concise, punchy policy briefs and advocacy materials tailored for European audiences. Fluency in English is essential; additional European languages are an asset. 

• Demonstrated experience engaging with senior European government officials, national regulators, and industry stakeholders. 

• Proven ability to work with data and analytics to support policy recommendations and decision-making. 

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (M.A., M.S., LL.B. or equivalent) in European public policy, economics, finance, law, or a related field strongly preferred. 

Morningstar’s hybrid work environment gives you the opportunity to work remotely and collaborate in-person each week. We’ve found that we’re at our best when we’re purposely together on a regular basis, at least three days each week. A range of other benefits are also available to enhance flexibility as needs change. No matter where you are, you’ll have tools and resources to engage meaningfully with your global colleagues.