Regional Head of Legal & Compliance
Our client is one of the long-established European banks with a prominent and well-recognized presence in the APAC region. A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head of Legal Compliance to look after a team of Legal and Compliance professionals in the APAC region
The Role
Reporting to the Global Head of Compliance, you will be fully responsible for:
- Managing a HK based legal and compliance team that has both local and regional accountabilities
- Providing assurance and risk reporting to the Senior Management to ensure all parameters and regulatory standards are being complied with
- Promoting a proactive compliance culture and delivering advisory services to the respective Asia lines of business
- Managing the Bank’s compliance strategy, framework and policies across the business function in Asia
- Partnering with business lines to ensure business goals are achieved on a balanced risk basis
- Acting as the regional Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) in taking the lead with regard to any current and upcoming AML initiatives
- Ensuring all team members comply with all aspects of policy, procedure and statutory requirements relevant to their existing work responsibilities
The Successful Applicant
You will possess at least 10 years’ experience (preferably a HK/UK qualified lawyer) in the Legal and Compliance field gained from a banking compliance function. You will possess sound knowledge of Treasury, Institutional Banking, Wholesale Banking and Trade Finance business together with the relevant HKMA rules and regulations. In addition, you will demonstrate effective communication, analytical and leadership skills. Hands on experience with Corporate Banking/Trade Finance business will be a must. Fluency in English and Chinese (both written and spoken) is preferred as this person is required to produce technical documentation for colleagues in China.
Contact Us
Please press the APPLY button or email your CV to Christy Lam at c.lam@alsrecruit.com quoting the reference for a confidential discussion. For more Compliance positions, please visit our website (http://alsrecruit.com/) and contact us for details. (EF/9748)
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