Join a high-performing legal team where your expertise in financial crimes law will help shape the future of our business in Asia Pacific. As a Vice President, you’ll provide critical legal guidance on anti-money laundering, sanctions, and anti-bribery matters, partnering with stakeholders across the region. This is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic, global environment and advance your career with a leading financial institution.

As a Global Financial Crimes Legal, Vice President in our Legal Department, you will serve as a subject matter expert on anti-money laundering (AML), know-your-client (KYC), economic sanctions, anti-bribery and corruption (ABC), export controls, and other global financial crimes matters. You will provide legal advice and support to all lines of business and functions in the APAC region, ensuring the firm’s compliance with evolving legal and regulatory requirements.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide pragmatic and actionable legal advice on financial crimes matters to business and functional partners across APAC
• Advise on the firm’s legal and regulatory obligations related to AML, KYC, sanctions, ABC, and export controls
• Support internal and external counsel on regulatory engagements, including drafting regulatory submissions
• Review new product and market proposals, identifying financial crimes risks and recommending mitigants
• Draft and negotiate financial crimes-related contractual terms and legal agreements across jurisdictions
• Analyze enforcement, regulatory, and legislative developments, advising on policy impacts and compliance program enhancements
• Attend internal meetings and governance committees to provide legal advice on financial crimes issues
• Support special projects, including policy development and periodic reviews of firm procedures
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure effective implementation of legal and regulatory changes
• Represent the firm in interactions with regulators and external parties as required
• Perform additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the Legal Department

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Law degree with a minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience
• Experience providing financial regulatory advice and analysis in the Asia Pacific region
• Strong knowledge of financial institution products, services, and transactions
• Demonstrated ability to manage stakeholders within large international organizations
• Familiarity with the regulatory framework for global banking organizations operating across multiple jurisdictions
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to provide pragmatic legal advice in rapidly changing situations
• Effective written and oral communication and project management skills
• Ability to translate complex legal concepts into practical solutions
• Ability to collaborate in a multi-functional, multi-jurisdictional environment
• Prior experience with international AML/KYC standards, sanctions, anti-corruption legislation, and export controls

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Experience advising on financial crimes matters in a global financial institution
• Experience with cross-border legal and regulatory issues
• Strong analytical and research skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Experience supporting policy development and compliance program enhancements
• Experience working in a matrixed, global organization