Vice President, Fund Management Department Legal (Group Legal)

AmBank; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Malaysia is seeking a Vice President for its Fund Management Department’s Legal team. The role involves providing comprehensive legal support, managing documentation, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in the legal aspects of asset management and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• At least 5-7 years of experience in litigation or handling legal documentation.
• Preferably experienced in law firms or in-house legal departments.
• Experience in asset management companies or banks is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice, support litigation management, and handle legal documentation.
• Draft and review legal documents to support Fund Management Department's business.
• Monitor and report on litigation case progress.

Skills

Legal documentation

Litigation management

Proactive

Results-oriented

Communication

Job description

Vice President, Fund Management Department Legal (Group Legal)

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The candidate shall have professional knowledge of assets management/funds businesses, relevant syariah law, and conventions. The role involves supporting and providing sound legal advice, reviewing and commenting on legal issues/documents to be executed by the Fund Management Department (FMD), ensuring protection of interests and achieving FMD’s objectives and commercial purposes without significant financial loss. The incumbent will lead the FMD legal team to support daily business activities, including acting as a custodian of the legal documents stored in a fire-resistant cabinet.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• At least 5-7 years of experience in litigation or handling legal documentation, preferably in law firms or in-house legal departments. Experience in asset management companies or banks is an advantage.
• Possess a mature personality, proactive, results-oriented, and not afraid to speak out.
• Provide legal advice, support litigation management, and handle legal documentation to support FMD’s business, including acting as a custodian of legal documents.
• Support FMD in maintaining high standards of conduct and legal compliance.
• Draft and review legal documents.
• Manage and advise on legal issues arising from daily operations.
• Assist in designing and structuring legal relationships with the business.
• Monitor and report on litigation case progress to management.
• Manage the retention of original legal documents as a custodian.
• Promote compliance and risk management culture within the team.
• Enhance team knowledge on regulations related to fund management and FMD products.

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Banking & Financial Services, with more than 10,000 employees.

Established in August 1975, AmBank Group is one of Malaysia’s largest banking groups by market capitalization, comprising AMMB Holdings Berhad and its subsidiaries.

Our people are the reason for our achievements. We value diversity and creativity, seeking energy, passion, and drive to excel. We aim to build a motivated, agile, and ambitious team to deliver excellence in a dynamic, results-oriented environment.

The Group’s strategic partnerships with ANZ, IAG, and MetLife provide a wide network, regional presence, and international expertise, adding value to our services.