Head of Legal and compliance - Chinese bank

Our client, a leading Chinese bank with a strong regional presence, is seeking a seasoned legal and compliance professional to lead its Legal and Compliance function. This is a strategic leadership role responsible for ensuring the bank operates within the legal and regulatory frameworks while maintaining the highest standards of corporate governance and ethical conduct.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Strategy

• Lead and manage the Legal and Compliance department, aligning its strategy with the bank's overall business objectives.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the executive team and board on legal, regulatory, and reputational matters.

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies, including AML, KYC, data privacy, and financial crime regulations.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies and manage regulatory inspections, audits, and reporting obligations.

Risk Management

• Identify and mitigate legal and compliance risks across the organisation.
• Develop and implement robust compliance monitoring and control frameworks.

Governance & Ethics

• Promote a strong culture of ethics, integrity, and accountability.
• Oversee training programs to ensure staff awareness and adherence to compliance requirements.

Key requirements:

• Minimum of 12-15 years experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role within banking or financial services.
• Deep understanding of banking laws, regulatory frameworks, and compliance best practices.
• Proven track record in managing regulatory relationships and complex legal matters.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.