VP, Legal Counsel – Data Privacy, Digital & Technology

Overview

In this role you will monitor and interpret regulatory developments across Europe, supporting the legal team in advising on impact to PIMCO’s funds and strategies. You will engage with supervisory authorities and industry bodies, briefing senior management on risks and opportunities. The role sits within the EMEA Legal Team and collaborates with portfolio management and product teams to sustain compliant, market‑leading offerings. You will contribute to strategic planning and cross‑functional initiatives, helping PIMCO navigate complex EU regulation with integrity and professionalism. This is an opportunity to shape regulatory risk management in a globally active fixed‑income business.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze legal and regulatory changes across EMEA
• Communicate regulatory developments internally and ensure timely awareness
• Support regulatory engagement with supervisory authorities and industry bodies
• Collaborate with internal teams to assess impact on products, services, and portfolio management
• Contribute to strategic planning and compliance initiatives
• Brief senior management on regulatory risks and opportunities

Key requirements

• Several years of experience in investment management and regulatory change
• Familiarity with MiFID, UCITS, AIFMD and Securitisation Regulations
• Understanding of European legislative processes and regulatory institutions (e.g. European Commission, ESMA, CBI, CSSF, UK FCA, BaFin)
• Experience engaging with industry groups and supervisory authorities
• Proven ability to brief senior stakeholders effectively
• Exceptional written and verbal communication
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
• High client service orientation and responsiveness
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills
• Commercial mindset with a business-oriented approach
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
• High integrity and professionalism
• Strong presentation skills and ability to produce high-quality materials
• Collaborative and proactive team player

• strong interpersonal and stakeholder management
• client service orientation and responsiveness
• collaboration and teamwork
• MiFID
• UCITS
• AIFMD

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