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Associate Director - Head of Risk, Compliance and Legal

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a seasoned professional to take on the role of Head of Risk, Compliance and Legal in a global asset management firm. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in an environment where diversity is celebrated and inclusion assured.

Location: Ho Chi Minh City

Keywords: Risk Management, Compliance, Legal Support, Regulatory Provisions, Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Bribery & Corruption

The successful candidate will have the chance to make a significant impact on the business while being supported in their career ambitions. The role involves reporting to the CEO and managing all risk, compliance and legal matters within the company.

  • Opportunity to work in a global asset management firm
  • Chance to make a significant impact on the business
  • Supportive environment for career growth

What you'll do:

As the Head of Risk, Compliance and Legal, you will be at the forefront of ensuring that the company operates within all necessary guidelines and regulations. Your role will involve overseeing all risk, compliance and legal matters, making sure that the business complies with both internal guidelines and external regulatory provisions. You will also be responsible for monitoring and proposing amendments to Compliance Policies (CPs), as well as developing an appropriate Risk Framework. Providing legal support across all functions will also fall under your remit. This includes offering legal advice and reviewing documents/contracts. You will also manage relations with higher-level compliance entities.

  • Oversee all risk, compliance and legal matters within the company
  • Ensure business compliance with internal guidelines and regulatory provisions
  • Monitor and propose amendments to Compliance Policies (CPs)
  • Develop and implement an appropriate Risk Framework
  • Provide legal support to all other functions, including legal advice and review documents/contracts
  • Manage relations with higher-level compliance entities
  • Coordinate and support all reviews, track and monitor implementation of action items

What you bring:

As the ideal candidate for the Head of Risk, Compliance and Legal role, you bring a wealth of experience from similar roles within a corporate setting. Your strong understanding of regulatory provisions will be key in ensuring business compliance. Your ability to develop and implement effective risk frameworks will be crucial in this role. Additionally, your experience providing legal support across various functions will be highly valued. Excellent communication skills are essential for this role, as you'll need to liaise effectively with various stakeholders. Strong leadership skills are also required as you'll be managing teams.

  • Proven experience in risk management, compliance and legal roles within a corporate setting
  • Strong understanding of regulatory provisions
  • Ability to develop and implement effective risk frameworks
  • Experience providing legal support across various functions
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Strong leadership skills with experience managing teams

What sets this company apart:

This global asset management firm is renowned for its commitment to creating a culture where diversity is celebrated and inclusion is assured. They provide a platform for their employees to do their best work and make an impact on the business. In return, they support their employees' career ambitions, making it a great place to grow and succeed. They are also an equal opportunity employer, providing equality of opportunity of benefits for all who perform work for them irrespective of sex, race, age, ethnic origin, educational, social and cultural background, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, disability or part-time / fixed-term work.

What's next:

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now!

Apply today by clicking on the link!

Due to the high volume of applications we are experiencing, our team will only be in touch with you if your application is shortlisted.

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Legal

Focus: Risk Management & Compliance

Industry: Financial Services

Salary: Attractive package

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Mid Management

Location: Ho Chi Minh City

Job Reference: 71G65Q-05F0E790

Date posted: 9 April 2025

Consultant: Silvia Quirino