FICC & Derivatives Counsel — Real-Time Compliance

Huatai International Financial Holdings Company Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Huatai International Financial Holdings Company Limited is seeking a legal compliance professional in Hong Kong. The role involves providing real-time analysis of bond and derivative transactions, ensuring regulatory adherence, and leading negotiations of trading agreements.

The ideal candidate should have an LLB/JD or Master's degree in Law, a minimum of 3 years' experience in legal/compliance within finance, and strong analytical skills. Join us to contribute to a unified international business platform.

Qualifications

• LLB/JD or Master’s degree in Law, Finance, or a related quantitative field.
• 3+ years of legal/compliance experience in fixed income, derivatives, or investment banking.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret complex legal/regulatory texts.

Responsibilities

• Provide real‑time legal and compliance analysis of bond and derivative transactions.
• Lead the drafting, negotiation, and legal risk assessment of trading agreements.
• Monitor regulatory developments impacting FICC markets and advise on implementation.
• Liaise with regulators for audits and inquiries related to trading activities.
• Design and deliver compliance training for trading teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Legal risk assessment

Education

LLB/JD or Master’s degree in Law/Finance

Job description

About Us

Huatai International Financial Holdings Company Limited (“Huatai International” or “the Company”), is the only overseas wholly-owned or controlled subsidiary of Huatai Securities. Huatai International is the Huatai Group’s international arm which plays as a crucial role in the group's internationalization strategy by:

• not only providing offshore capital market services (and a global business platform) but also provides onshore clients with valuable cross-border capital market services (aligned with the mainland China government’s policies and commercial intentions);
• actively making use of Huatai Securities’ leading position, distribution network and customer base in mainland China;
• integrating on a global basis across many jurisdictions and regions, a successful and fully integrated international financial platform with innovative financial services solutions.
  
  

About Us

Huatai International Financial Holdings Company Limited (“Huatai International” or “the Company”), is the only overseas wholly-owned or controlled subsidiary of Huatai Securities. Huatai International is the Huatai Group’s international arm which plays as a crucial role in the group's internationalization strategy by:

• not only providing offshore capital market services (and a global business platform) but also provides onshore clients with valuable cross-border capital market services (aligned with the mainland China government’s policies and commercial intentions);
• actively making use of Huatai Securities’ leading position, distribution network and customer base in mainland China;
• integrating on a global basis across many jurisdictions and regions, a successful and fully integrated international financial platform with innovative financial services solutions.
  
  

Huatai International operates as a holding company for consolidating all of the group’s cross-border businesses and companies under one umbrella, offering a truly unified and international business platform. In recognition of such international strength, the renowned international rating agency Standard and Poor’s has assigned Huatai International a “BBB+” rating (for long term) and “A-2” (for short-term).

Key Responsibilities

• Provide real-time legal and compliance analysis of bond and derivative transactions to ensure adherence to Hong Kong regulations (SFC, HKMA), cross-border risks and internal policies.
• Lead the drafting, negotiation, and legal risk assessment of trading agreements (ISDA, GMRA, GMSLA), repurchase agreements, and structured products.
• Monitor regulatory developments (e.g., SFC circulars, HKMA guidelines) impacting FICC markets and advise of implementation.
• Liaise with regulators for filings, audits, and inquiries related to trading activities. Prepare and submit regulatory reports (e.g., Large Open Position Reports for derivatives).
• Design and deliver compliance training for trading teams on conduct risk, best execution and market abuse regulations.
  
  

Qualification

• LLB/JD or Master’s degree in Law, Finance, or a related quantitative field. Admission to the Hong Kong Bar or equivalent common law jurisdiction (preferred).
• 3+ years of legal/compliance experience in fixed income, derivatives, or investment banking, preferably within a buy-side institution.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex legal/regulatory texts.
• Excellent communication skills, critical thinking, and ability to perform under pressure.