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Head of Legal and compliance - Chinese bank

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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.

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Legal & Compliance

Focus: Financial Services

Industry: Banking

Salary: Negotiable

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Senior Management

Location: Hong Kong

Job Reference: GNPXYU-36060B6F

Date posted: 28 May 2025

Consultant: Jessie Chan