Financial Crime Legal Counsel Job at Barclays (Hong Kong)

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Legal Counsel - Financial Crime

This role is to ensure that the institution’s activities are conducted in compli...

Location

United Kingdom , Glasgow; London

Salary:

Not provided

Barclays

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Qualified lawyer (solicitor, barrister, attorney or equivalent)
Demonstrate some post qualification experience in the areas of litigation, investigations, enforcement and/or regulatory engagement on legal risk issues and/or delivery of legal advice to change programmes
Established senior stakeholder management skills and excellent relationship building including ability to work well with Legal colleagues in different teams globally and colleagues in other Functions
Ability to be effective in a fast-paced, complex and multi-dimensional environment

Job Responsibility

Development and implementation of best practice legal strategies for risk management and compliance
Legal advice and support to the business on financial crime laws, regulations, and rules, including anti-money laundering (AML), sanctions, and anti-bribery and corruption (ABC) laws and regulations
Support other legal teams in representation, of the bank in legal proceedings that raise financial crime issues, such as litigation, arbitration, and regulatory investigations
Advising on financial crime compliance policies and procedures including to assess compliance with applicable laws and regulations
Legal research and analysis to stay up to date on changes in laws and regulations that may impact the bank's financial crime compliance practices
To support Compliance, contributing to and delivering training to educate employees on legal and regulatory requirements related to financial crime
Pro-active identification, communication, and provision of legal advice on applicable laws, rules and regulations (LRRs). Keeping up to date with regards to changes to LRRs in the relevant coverage area. Ensuring that LRRs are effectively allocated to, and adequately reflected within, the relevant policies, standards and controls

What we offer

Hybrid working
Structured approach to hybrid working with fixed 'anchor' days
Supportive and inclusive culture and environment
Commitment to flexible working arrangements
Opportunity to embrace mobility and explore operations

Fulltime

Legal Counsel, Compliance

This role will report to the Director of Financial Crime and Compliance and MLRO...

Location

Hong Kong

Salary:

Not provided

Sotheby's

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Qualified lawyer
3 plus years of post-qualification experience in a regulatory or financial crime practice area at a leading commercial law firm in HK, Europe or the US
Comprehensive understanding of applicable anti-money laundering regulations and sanctions regimes
Experience in advising on anti-money laundering regulations and sanctions regimes
Excellent analytical and written skills
Good communication and presenting skills
Ability to assess and balance commercial and regulatory risks
Ability to think strategically
Ability to provide clear guidance and workable, commercial solutions on complex and sensitive issues
Excellent relationship management and people skills

Job Responsibility

Supporting and advising on financial crime compliance in Asia, including AML/CTPF, sanctions and ABC and corporate offences
Supporting the MLRO with managing Sotheby’s internal suspicious activity reporting processes and record-keeping in Asia
Acting as the Nominated Officer for Sotheby’s Singapore
Assisting with developing, maintaining and keeping under review, Sotheby’s business wide risk assessments, policies and procedures in relation to financial crime
Supporting the continuous development, improvement and implementation of Sotheby’s systems controls, policies, procedures and tools to mitigate financial crime risk
Equipping existing core operational functions in Asia with adequate anti-financial crime awareness and compliance
Acting as point of escalation to advise on and assist with the onboarding of new clients and review of existing clients and their transactions in Asia
Perform complex enhanced due diligence reports for higher risk clients, counterparties and transactions
Supporting oversight of regulatory affairs in Asia
Maintaining in-depth knowledge of relevant financial crime and corporate offence regulations, laws and regimes in Asia

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Vp - financial crime - transaction banking

Step in the role of Financial Crime Compliance Transaction Banking Lead for APAC...

Location

Singapore , Singapore

Salary:

Not provided

Barclays

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experience across Anti-Money Laundering policies, processes, and controls
Understanding of regulatory requirements and expectations across jurisdictions regionally
Experience managing financial crime risk specifically in Transaction Banking/Corporate Banking
Experience in Risk & Governance, including the ability to navigate complex governance structures across 1LOD and 2LOD
Creative and forward thinking, striving to improve and find solutions through effective innovation and ability to manage project and programmes of work end to end
Highly organised and structured with excellent written communications skills
Skilful co-ordination in working across a wide range of stakeholders both within and beyond the function with the ability to manage competing priorities and demanding workloads
Legal Right to Work in the role's location

Job Responsibility

Provide Financial Crime oversight and advisory for the Transaction Banking business within International Corporate Banking for the APAC Region
Act as the primary point of contact for the rollout Programme leads
Provide regional SME input / oversight to change AML related change initiatives
Coordinate / socialise change proposals with in-country MLROs
Support coordination and input into organisational design changes in the region across first and second lines of defence
Provide data-led expert oversight and check and challenge on business and compliance matters
Identification and assessment of compliance risks through thorough reviews of business activities, changes, processes, testing and systems
Identification and investigation of potential market abuse
Conduct investigation of compliance risk events or breaches
Oversight and check and challenge of corrective actions and preventative measures

What we offer

Structured hybrid working with 'anchor' days onsite
Supportive and inclusive culture and environment
Commitment to flexible working arrangements
Opportunity to work on an international scale with geographic reach and variety of functions
Chance to learn from a globally diverse mix of colleagues
Encouragement to embrace mobility and explore operations to build career

Fulltime

Financial Crime Transformation

Compliance is a broad, multidisciplinary function at Barclays that oversees our ...

Location

United Kingdom , London; Northampton; Glasgow

Salary:

Not provided

Barclays

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Identification and assessment of compliance risks through reviews of business activities, changes, processes, testing and systems
Identification and investigation of potential market abuse (Insider Dealing, Unlawful Disclosure, Market Manipulation, Anti-Competitive Conduct)
Conduct investigation of compliance risk events or breaches
Oversight and check and challenge of corrective actions and preventative measures
Implementation of compliance policies and procedures in line with regulatory requirements
Collaboration with 1LOD, other Compliance teams, legal, and relevant risk management functions
Identification, investigation and oversight of potential money laundering, terrorist financing or other financial crime
To contribute or set strategy, drive requirements and make recommendations for change
Plan resources, budgets, and policies
manage and maintain policies/processes

Job Responsibility

Provide data-led expert oversight and check and challenge on business and compliance matters to evidence the organisation is operating in compliance with Barclays legal, regulatory and ethical responsibilities

What we offer

Hybrid working
Structured approach to hybrid working with fixed 'anchor' days
Supportive and inclusive culture and environment
Commitment to flexible working arrangements
Opportunity to learn from a globally diverse mix of colleagues
Encouragement to embrace mobility and explore operations

Fulltime

New

APAC Financial Crime Transformation Lead

Compliance is a broad, multidisciplinary function at Barclays that oversees our ...

Location

China , Hong Kong

Salary:

Not provided

Barclays

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Identification and assessment of compliance risks through thorough reviews of business activities, changes, processes, testing and systems
Identification and investigation of potential market abuse, including but not limited to, Insider Dealing, Unlawful Disclosure, Market Manipulation or Anti-Competitive Conduct
Conduct investigation of compliance risk events or breaches
Oversight and check and challenge of corrective actions and preventative measures to avoid future occurrences
Implementation of compliance policies and procedures in line with regulatory requirements and ensuring that the bank’s internal policies are aligned with international standards, including jurisdictional requirements
Collaboration with 1LOD, other relevant Compliance teams and legal, and relevant risk management functions to facilitate a comprehensive approach to compliance and risk management
Identification, investigation and oversight of potential money laundering, terrorist financing or other financial crime
To contribute or set strategy, drive requirements and make recommendations for change
Plan resources, budgets, and policies
manage and maintain policies/ processes

Job Responsibility

To provide data-led expert oversight and check and challenge on business and compliance matters to evidence that the organisation is operating in a compliance with Barclays legal, regulatory and ethical responsibilities

What we offer

Hybrid working
We’re committed to providing a supportive and inclusive culture and environment for you to work in
This environment recognises and supports your personal needs, alongside the professional needs of our business
If you'd like to explore flexible working arrangements, please discuss this with the hiring manager

Fulltime

Financial Crime Transformation Lead

Compliance is a broad, multidisciplinary function at Barclays that oversees our ...

Location

United Kingdom , London; Northampton; Glasgow

Salary:

Not provided

Barclays

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Identification and assessment of compliance risks through thorough reviews of business activities, changes, processes, testing and systems
Identification and investigation of potential market abuse, including but not limited to, Insider Dealing, Unlawful Disclosure, Market Manipulation or Anti-Competitive Conduct
Conduct investigation of compliance risk events or breaches
Oversight and check and challenge of corrective actions and preventative measures to avoid future occurrences
Implementation of compliance policies and procedures in line with regulatory requirements and ensuring that the bank’s internal policies are aligned with international standards, including jurisdictional requirements
Collaboration with 1LOD, other relevant Compliance teams and legal, and relevant risk management functions to facilitate a comprehensive approach to compliance and risk management
Identification, investigation and oversight of potential money laundering, terrorist financing or other financial crime
To contribute or set strategy, drive requirements and make recommendations for change
Plan resources, budgets, and policies
manage and maintain policies/ processes

Job Responsibility

To provide data-led expert oversight and check and challenge on business and compliance matters to evidence that the organisation is operating in a compliance with Barclays legal, regulatory and ethical responsibilities

What we offer

Hybrid working
Structured approach to hybrid working with fixed 'anchor' days
Supportive and inclusive culture and environment
Commitment to flexible working arrangements
Encouragement to embrace mobility and explore operations to build career
Opportunity to learn from a globally diverse mix of colleagues

Fulltime

Assistant Claims Manager

Take the next step in your career by managing complex Third Party Liability clai...

Location

Singapore , Singapore River

Salary:

Not provided

Randstad

Expiration Date

February 06, 2026

Requirements

5+ years of substantial claims handling experience in at least one relevant line of business (e.g. Professional Indemnity, Crime, D&O, Cyber)
Possession of a law degree or a professional insurance qualification (e.g., ACII)
Proven ability to manage a workload effectively with strong planning and organizational discipline
Excellent negotiation skills, sound judgment and strong analytical ability
Demonstrated ability to be a good team player, work independently and maintain a customer service-oriented attitude

Job Responsibility

Take the next step in your career by managing complex Third Party Liability claims across the Asia Pacific and Middle East regions
Investigate, evaluate, and resolve assigned Third Party Liability Claims, with a focus on Healthcare, Professional Indemnity and Cyber
Conduct proactive settlement negotiations and collaborate with legal counsel on litigation strategy
Support company-wide projects with other departments like underwriting, finance and operations
Mentor and provide support to junior team members within the claims group
Ensure all claims handling adheres to established internal standards and external legal and regulatory compliance

Fulltime

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Assistant Claims Manager

Take the next step in your career by managing complex Third Party Liability clai...

Location

Singapore , Singapore River

Salary:

Not provided

Randstad

Expiration Date

February 23, 2026

Requirements

7+ years of substantial claims handling experience in at least one relevant line of business (e.g. Professional Indemnity, Crime, D&O, Cyber)
Possession of a law degree or a professional insurance qualification (e.g., ACII)
Proven ability to manage a workload effectively with strong planning and organizational discipline
Excellent negotiation skills, sound judgment and strong analytical ability
Demonstrated ability to be a good team player, work independently and maintain a customer service-oriented attitude

Job Responsibility

Take the next step in your career by managing complex Third Party Liability claims across the Asia Pacific and Middle East regions
Investigate, evaluate, and resolve assigned Third Party Liability Claims, with a focus on Healthcare, Professional Indemnity and Cyber
Conduct proactive settlement negotiations and collaborate with legal counsel on litigation strategy
Support company-wide projects with other departments like underwriting, finance and operations
Mentor and provide support to junior team members within the claims group
Ensure all claims handling adheres to established internal standards and external legal and regulatory compliance

Fulltime

Financial Crime Legal Counsel

Barclays

Location:
Hong Kong , Hong Kong

Category:
Legal

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Job Description:

Job Responsibility:

Requirements:

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 08, 2026

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