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Financial Crime legal counsel - Top US Bank

Michael Page Hong Kong
Full time Temporary On-site Competitive

About the job

  • Exposure in legal / compliance framework, anti bribery and regulatory
  • Legal education background required
About Our Client

Our client is one of the leading global financial institution with a strong international presence, providing integrated banking, markets, and advisory services across multiple geographies. The organisation has a well-established legal and compliance framework, with a dedicated global financial crimes legal team supporting complex regulatory, trade, and cross-border risk matters.

Job Description
  • Providing legal advice on financial crime compliance matters, including AML, sanctions, and anti-bribery regulations.
  • Drafting and reviewing policies and procedures to ensure compliance with local and international regulations.
  • Collaborating with internal stakeholders to address regulatory queries and manage compliance risks effectively.
  • Monitoring and assessing changes in regulatory requirements and advising on their impact on business practices.
  • Supporting the implementation of compliance initiatives and best practices across the organization.
  • Conducting legal research to provide insights on financial crime compliance matters.
  • Assisting in regulatory filings and ensuring timely submission of required documentation.
  • Providing training and support to internal teams on compliance-related topics.
The Successful Applicant
  • Bachelor's Degree holder of Law (LLB)/ Juris Doctor (JD) or relevant discipline
  • At least 5+ years of working experience under laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to AML, ABC, sanctions, export controls, outbound investment and customs
  • Strong attention to detail, technical skills with clear and logical manner
  • Work collaboratively with team member
  • Strong quick learning ability to understand policies, procedures, systems, process and controls
  • Excellent of written and verbal communication skills in English and Chinese
What's on Offer
  • Stimulating and challenging work
  • Great global exposure
  • Medical benefit included + 20 days AL