DBS Bank

VP/AVP, Business Legal and Compliance, Global Financial Markets

Hong Kong SAR China · Work style not stated · Full time

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EmployerDBS Bank
LocationHong Kong SAR China
Work styleWork style not stated
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted25 Sep 2026

Business Function

Group Legal, Compliance & Secretariat (LCS) ensures that the bank's interests are protected by zealously guarding and enhancing its reputation and capital. We maintain a good standing with all our regulators, customers, and business partners, upholding the values of trust and integrity for all our stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Monitor regulatory and market developments concerning digital and virtual assets, assess implications for the Bank, and communicate developments to stakeholders.
Assist in preparing consultation responses, briefing papers, position papers and other submissions to industry bodies and regulators.
Provide legal and regulatory support for GFM’s digital asset, virtual asset, tokenisation and related initiatives, including engagement with business units, support units, external counsel, industry bodies and regulators.
Represent the GFM L&C team in facilitating collaboration across other business units, particularly on joint projects, by coordinating inputs and promoting consistent advice.
Participate in local, regional and group-wide projects and initiatives, sharing knowledge, precedents and best practices.
Provide timely, practical and commercially focused legal and regulatory advice to GFM and relevant support units on transactions, products, services, operations, and strategic initiatives.
Identify, assess and manage legal and regulatory risks, and advise on appropriate controls, mitigants and escalation.
Draft, review and negotiate agreements, customer-facing documentation, product terms, policies, procedures, guidelines and other legal or regulatory materials.
Review and advise on existing and new laws, regulations, regulatory guidance and market practices; support implementation, remediation or repapering exercises where required.
Support new product, new business and change initiatives, including conducting legal and regulatory risk assessments and working with relevant stakeholders to establish workable solutions.
Support regulatory enquiries, examinations, investigations, notifications and other engagements, and coordinate clear and timely responses.
Develop and deliver training or guidance on key legal, regulatory and emerging-risk topics.
Instruct and manage external counsel to obtain high-quality, practical and cost-effective advice.
Escalate significant legal and regulatory developments, incidents and concerns promptly, and proactively develop appropriate solutions.

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Requirements

Law degree from a common law jurisdiction and admission as a qualified lawyer (Hong Kong qualification preferred).
Vice President level: Minimum 10 years’ post-qualification experience in a reputable law firm, financial institution, regulatory body, or comparable organisation, with substantial banking or financial services experience.
Assistant Vice President level: Minimum 5 years’ post-qualification experience in a reputable law firm, financial institution, regulatory body, or comparable organisation.
Strong knowledge of relevant banking, securities and other financial services laws, regulations, regulatory expectations and market practices.
Knowledge of digital asset and virtual asset products, business models and regulatory frameworks is highly desirable.
Strong legal analysis, drafting, negotiation and problem-solving skills, with sound judgement and attention to detail.
Ability to build strategic working relationships with business units, senior management, external counsel, regulators and industry bodies while maintaining appropriate independence.
Excellent written and verbal communication (English and Chinese), presentation and stakeholder-management skills.
Strong sense of ownership, agility and willingness to engage in active learning with a growth mindset.

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We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and the professional advantages of a dynamic environment that supports your development and recognises your achievements.

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Location:

One Island East

Job:

Legal & Compliance

Schedule:

Regular

Employee Status:

Full time

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