Overview
SVP/VP, Head of Legal & Compliance, DBS Vietnam HCMC Jobs in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam at DBS Bank
Title: SVP/VP, Head of Legal & Compliance, DBS Vietnam HCMC
Company: DBS Bank
Location: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
SVP/VP, Head of Legal & Compliance, DBS Vietnam HCMC-(2500004A)
Business Function
Group Legal, Compliance & Secretariat 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.
Job Purpose
Provide legal and compliance advice and support to the branch, thereby enabling the bank to effectively and proactively manage legal and regulatory risk.
Implement Group Legal & Compliance policies and frameworks at the branch.
Manage legal and compliance issues and matters for the branch.
Develop and strengthen the compliance culture and thereby protect the reputation of the bank.
Key Accountabilities
Legal
Provide expert advice on key laws and regulations applicable to the branch and all relevant chances and developments.
Ensure appropriate procedures and guidance are developed to allow the branch to effectively manage legal and contractual risk.
Facilitate the resolution of legal and contractual issues as required.
Compliance
Develop and promote a strong compliance culture within the branch.
Ensure that key regulatory and compliance risks are effectively identified and managed.
Develop appropriate and adequate compliance procedures and monitoring programs to ensure regulatory compliance.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
1. Legal
Provide responsive, sound, coherent & consistent legal advice on regulatory and contractual issues.
Review and provide recommendations on the legal aspects and considerations for the development and deployment of new products and services as well as any key business initiatives.
Ensure effective interpretation and recommendations on regulations and policies affecting the branch.
Establish, review and update internal rules, policies and guidelines to meet best practice regulatory and industry standards for the management of legal and contractual risks.
Take the lead in liaising and resolving key legal and contractual issues.
2. Compliance
Compliance program and monitoring: Develop, maintain and implement compliance programs and carry out regulatory compliance monitoring activities.
Policies, standards and rules: Facilitate businesses in establishing, reviewing and updating internal rules, policies and guidelines to meet best practice regulatory and industry standards.
Advisory: Provide responsive, sound and consistent compliance advice, interpretation and recommendation on regulations and policies arising from enquiries or new products/business initiatives. Review impact of new / amended regulations and provide feedback on proposed regulations.
Compliance training: Assess training needs, develop and review training materials, and conduct training for business units.
Regulatory dealings: Liaise and resolve issues with regulators arising from regulatory inspections and other regulatory clarifications.
Requirements
At least 10 years of relevant experience in legal & compliance, preferably in a foreign bank branch in Vietnam.
Degree or professional qualification in accountancy, business, law, finance or related field. Legal degree or qualification will be an advantage.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong stakeholder management skills
Ability to work independently and as a team lead
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
