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Job Description
Responsibilities
- Compliance support when responding to MAS and other APAC regulator queries and properly managing regulatory and compliance risks.
- Handling and responding to investigations and internal and external inquiries (regulatory or otherwise) that have escalated, or could potentially escalate, to arbitration, courts, regulators, ombudsmen, and other legal forums.
- Project support, such as reviewing contracts or conducting research, from a disputes/regulator perspective.
- Legal advice on developing AML, Personal Data, IP and other financial services related legislation relevant to IBKR in Singapore and APAC.
- On-boarding queries (i.e., AML/KYC advice) of large institutional clients and involvement in the contract negotiation process.
- Three to five-plus years PQE in a common law jurisdiction, candidates with less PQE but substantial pre-qualification will also be considered.
- University qualification in a relevant discipline.
- Familiarity with the regulatory process, rules and codes in one or more of Singapore, Australia or Hong Kong;
- Proven experience and track record at a law firm, financial services regulatory agency, exchange or licensed financial services firm;
- Excellent time management skills with a demonstrated track record of managing challenging workloads;
- Strong relationship-building skills and can work autonomously and as part of a team
- Practical problem solver who can articulate legal risks clearly and concisely with outstanding drafting and negotiation skills;
- Comfort with computers and technology and understanding of how technology is applied to business and regulatory problems;
- A “can do” attitude with a willingness to learn.
- Competitive Salary, annual performance-based bonus and stock grant
- CPF Contributions
- Excellent medical insurance, including dental, specialist and in-patient
- Competitive package of Annual Leave
- Daily lunch is ordered in-house with fully stocked kitchen
- Modern offices with multi-monitor setups
- Corporate discount on selected fitness centers
- Great work-life balance
- Unique opportunity to gain exposure to global financial products, markets and clientele
- Opportunities for career progression and job scope expansion in a global company with a growing local presence
- Hybrid work arrangement role permitting