Kai Möritz serves as the Director of European Public Policy at ISDA, where he focuses on financial market regulations. Educated at the University of Münster and Central European University, his expertise includes derivatives, benchmark regulation, and sustainable finance, reflecting his progressive career within the organization.
He shows a keen interest in making complex political and economic issues accessible, demonstrated by his personal project to summarize the intricacies of Brexit for a general audience. He is an active voice in policy discussions and has a history of engaging with European affairs.
He once worked as a trainee within the European Parliaments Research Service, directly contributing to the economic policies unit.
Kai Möritz
Director of European Public Policy at ISDA
Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium
Overview
Topics They Care About
Benchmark Regulation
Represents ISDA at financial markets conferences to discuss the implementation and reform of benchmark regulations in the EU.
Sustainable Finance
Advocates for the adoption of Carbon Benchmarks and contributes to policy discussions on ESG ratings to meet the EU's climate goals.
European Financial Policy
His career is centered on interpreting and shaping European public policy for the international derivatives market.
Media Appearances
ISDA Comments on the European Commission's BMR Review Proposal. Featured in ISDA (International Swaps and Derivatives Association)
Work History
12-2025
Director of European Public Policy at ISDA
1-2022 - 12-2025
Assistant Director - Public Policy at ISDA
9-2018 - 12-2021
Associate of Public Policy at ISDA
3-2018 - 7-2018
Robert Schuman Trainee: DG European Parliamentary Research Services: Economic Policies Unit at European Parliament
6-2016 - 7-2016
Cash Management Intern at Deutsche Bundesbank
3-2015 - 6-2015
Human Resources and Research Intern at Staub Fonderie
1-2015 - 2-2015
Intern at ZWILLING J.A. Henckels AG
4-2013 - 6-2013
Analysist Intern at THProjektmanagement GmbH
9-2012 - 10-2012
Intern at EURO-IB LIMITED
Education
2015 - 2017
Master of Arts - MA from Central European University
2010 - 2014
Bachelor of Science - BS from University of Münster
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Location : Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium
Job Level : Mid-senior
Designation : Director of European Public Policy at ISDA
