Forex Legal Officer (License)

MH Markets; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

MH Markets is seeking a Senior Legal Officer to join its Sydney-based compliance team. The role focuses on supporting regulatory adherence, providing expert compliance advice, and helping cultivate a robust compliance culture across the organization.

Key duties include conducting compliance reviews, handling client complaints with dispute resolution strategies, and developing policies and training. The candidate will monitor regulatory developments and assist with filings and risk assessments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, Finance or related field.
• 2+ years of financial services compliance experience in Australia CFD/margin FX is desirable.
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and compliance best practices.
• Excellent analytical, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in English; Mandarin preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct compliance reviews and monitoring to ensure adherence to policies and regulations.
• Handle client complaints and develop dispute resolution strategies.
• Assist in developing and implementing compliance frameworks, policies and procedures.
• Educate employees to ensure understanding of internal policies and compliance.
• Stay updated on regulatory developments and advise internal stakeholders.
• Assist in regulatory filings and responses to inquiries.
• Support compliance risk assessments and remediation planning.
• Investigate and document compliance incidents with thorough records.
• Organise compliance training sessions and act as point of contact for queries.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Mandarin (preferred)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law/Business/Finance

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Senior Legal Officer to join our compliance team, who will play a key role in supporting the Compliance Team and ensuring the organization’s adherence to regulatory requirements. This role involves monitoring compliance activities, providing expert advice on compliance matters, and assisting in the development of a robust compliance culture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct compliance reviews and monitoring activities to ensure adherence to internal policies and regulatory requirements.
• Handle client complaints effectively, ensuring timely and satisfactory resolution. Develop and implement dispute resolution strategies to address client concerns.
• Assist in the development and implementation of compliance frameworks, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure employees understand and comply with internal policies through education and guidance.
• Stay updated on regulatory developments and provide advice to internal stakeholders.
• Support the preparation of regulatory filings and responses to inquiries.
• Participate in compliance risk assessments and provide input on mitigation measures.
• Investigate and resolve compliance incidents, maintaining detailed records.
• Assist in organizing compliance training sessions.
• Act as a point of contact for compliance-related queries from employees.
• Any other duties assigned from time to time by the Company’s Head of Compliance.

Experience/Knowledge/Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, Finance, or a related field.
• 2+ years of financial Services compliance experience is required, with experience working within the Australian CFD and margin FX industry being highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and compliance best practices.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Highly articulate communication skills in both English and Mandarin (preferred)
• Full eligibility to work in Australia.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Legal