AVP, Business Legal & Compliance (Institutional Banking Group & Global Transaction Services)

Business Function

Group Legal, Compliance & Secretariat (LCS) ensures that the bank's interests are protected by zealously guarding and enhancing its reputation and capital. We also work to maintain a good standing with all our regulators, customers, and business partners. Because we believe that at the heart of business banking is to uphold the values of trust and integrity for all our stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide the following support to IBG/GTS:-

1) Manage legal risks arising from the activities and operations undertaken by IBG/GTS;

2) Provide critical risk assessment of transactions, structures and new initiatives;

3) Review and advise on existing and new laws and regulations;

4) Review and revise customers facing documentation;

5) Work with IBG/GTS on bespoke transaction structures; review and where applicable, assist to negotiate contracts and agreements with DBS’ counterparties; 6) Work with IBG/GTS to develop and maintain standard documentation templates for specific transactions, structures or products;

7) Work with IBG/GTS, where necessary, to develop and issue guidelines and processes on specific matters to manage legal risks;

8) Assist in any investigations, mediation and complaints involving IBG/GTS;

8) Manage key litigation by and against DBS.

• Assist to manage DBS’ relationships with external law firms to ensure high quality, practical and succinct advice in a timely and cost-effective manner.

• Participate in key projects and initiatives of IBG/GTS.

• Work with Group Legal supporting IBG/GTS on any regional projects and initiatives.

• Work on compliance matters to manage DBS’ regulatory risks.

Requirements

• Law degree from a common law jurisdiction. Hong Kong qualified lawyer preferred

• A minimum of 3-year relevant Legal experience in the finance or banking industry or private practice. 

• Ability to develop a rapport with businesses but maintaining independence

• Ability to build strategic working relationship with all business and support units

• Good interpersonal skills, as a good team player, ability to work with business units and other support units

• Good business focus with insights, innovation and the ability to balance risk and control

• Good sense of ownership

• Knowledge of relevant banking, securities and other financial services related laws or regulations and operations as well as knowledge on the different products and services offered by DBS

• Good communication and presentation skills

• English and Chinese language skills (spoken and written)

• Agile, willing to engage in active learning with a growth mindset.

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We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and the professional advantages of a dynamic environment that supports your development and recognises your achievements.

We regret only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Location:

One Island East

Job:

Legal & Compliance

Schedule:

Regular

Employee Status: