Global Custody & Contracts Lead

Bank of China (Hong Kong); Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Allowances

Job summary

Bank of China (Hong Kong) is seeking an experienced legal professional to lead contract negotiations and establish standards across trustee and regulated financial activities. The role requires strong bilingual communication in English and Mandarin with staff and counsel, and deep knowledge of custody, clearing, and collateral management.

You will independently manage business contracts, oversee data agreements, and liaise with cross-functional teams to ensure legal alignment with business

Qualifications

• 5 years or above experience with legal qualifications or equivalent negotiation experience in trustee company or regulated financial institution.
• Proven ability to negotiate and achieve complex business contracts independently.
• In-depth knowledge of custody and settlement processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Chinese (including Mandarin).
• Ability to articulate legal concepts clearly to non-legal stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead contract negotiations and establish contractual standards.
• Independently negotiate and manage business contracts, articulating key legal and business issues and solutions effectively.
• Communicate proficiently in both English and Mandarin with all levels of business staff and legal counsel.
• Oversee custody and clearing, global custody, network custody, securities lending, and collateral management.
• Manage licensed data agreements with attention to detail and compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on business objectives and legal requirements.
• Provide training and guidance on contract management processes to internal stakeholders.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Legal expertise

Bilingual English/Mandarin

Project coordination

Communication skills

Education

Legal qualifications or equivalent

Job description

Bank of China (Hong Kong) is seeking an experienced legal professional to lead contract negotiations and establish standards across trustee and regulated financial activities. The role requires strong bilingual communication in English and Mandarin with staff and counsel, and deep knowledge of custody, clearing, and collateral management.

You will independently manage business contracts, oversee data agreements, and liaise with cross-functional teams to ensure legal alignment with business