AVP, Global Markets Documentation & Compliance

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank Limited New York Branch; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Bank of China is seeking a legal professional to support Global Markets by drafting and negotiating ISDA and related agreements, while ensuring compliance programs and strong risk controls.

You will monitor regulatory changes, liaise with regulators and Head Office, and provide training on relevant agreements and risk controls. A law-related degree and at least five years of relevant experience are required, with bilingual English/Chinese skills highly preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of legal-related experience in global markets.
• 3+ years regulator and law firms liaison preferred; 1+ year financial market exposure preferred.
• NY State Bar Examination is preferred; knowledge of global markets products and risk management.
• Strong document review, legal research and case analysis skills; bilingual English/Chinese preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate global markets agreements (ISDA, VM CSA, GRMA) and coordinate with Head Office and external counsel.
• Advise on compliance programs; monitor, enforce and update documentation and procedures.
• Monitor credit risk events; track CRC reports and support traders on client defaults.
• Monitor regulatory changes and prepare assessment reports; liaise with regulators and other stakeholders.

Skills

Legal experience

Regulatory liaison

Bilingual English/Chinese

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law-related majors

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Bank of China is seeking a legal professional to support Global Markets by drafting and negotiating ISDA and related agreements, while ensuring compliance programs and strong risk controls.

You will monitor regulatory changes, liaise with regulators and Head Office, and provide training on relevant agreements and risk controls. A law-related degree and at least five years of relevant experience are required, with bilingual English/Chinese skills highly preferred.