Senior Custody & Legal Contracts Manager

Bank of China (Malaysia) Berhad

Hong Kong

On-site

HKD 600,000 - 900,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Bank of China (Malaysia) Berhad is seeking a Custody Manager in Business Legal to lead contract negotiations and set contractual standards. The role requires managing complex agreements, overseeing custody-related processes, and ensuring compliance across global operations.

Fluent English and Chinese (Mandarin) communication is essential, with the ability to explain legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet business objectives.

Qualifications

5+ years of 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 in English and Chinese (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.