Regulatory Affairs Intern

About the role

The Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE) is seeking a Regulatory Affairs Intern to support its Capital Markets team. Based in Luxembourg city, the intern will work closely with the Head of Government Relations & Regulatory Strategy and various operational departments to ensure regulatory compliance and identify new business opportunities.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct research on legal and regulatory issues affecting capital markets, including MiFID II/R, Market Abuse Regulation, Prospectus Regulation, Transparency Directive, Benchmarks Regulation, CSD Regulation, and sustainable/digital finance frameworks.
• Monitor developments in international, European, and domestic legal frameworks to anticipate impacts on LuxSE activities.
• Assist in developing new services and products that comply with applicable laws and regulations.
• Support advocacy efforts by responding to consultations, preparing position papers, and liaising with industry associations.
• Maintain proactive dialogue with local, European, and international authorities.
• Participate in internal steering committees, working groups, and project teams.
• Draft and review internal policies and regulations.

Required profile

• University degree or equivalent certification in Law (or close to graduation).
• At least six months of internship or consulting experience in a law firm or consulting firm, preferably in capital markets or financial regulation.
• Experience or research exposure to digital and sustainable finance regulation is an advantage.
• Strong interest and basic technical knowledge of capital markets regulation.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills in English; French is a plus.
• High sense of responsibility, organization, initiative, and problem‑solving ability.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Required skills

What we offer

• Hands‑on experience at a leading European stock exchange.
• Exposure to sustainable finance and cutting‑edge regulatory projects.
• Opportunity to work with diverse, committed teams across multiple departments.
• Inclusive work environment that values diversity and professional growth.