Legal Counsel, FICC & Derivatives

About our client:
- Top Chinese securities firm

Location:
- Hong Kong

Responsibilities:
- Provide real-time legal and compliance analysis of bond and derivative transactions to ensure adherence to Hong Kong regulations (SFC, HKMA), cross-border risks, and internal policies.
- Lead the drafting, negotiation, and legal risk assessment of trading agreements (ISDA, GMRA, GMSLA), repurchase agreements, and structured products.
- Monitor regulatory developments (e.g., SFC circulars, HKMA guidelines) impacting FICC markets and advise on implementation.
- Liaise with regulators for filings, audits, and inquiries related to trading activities. Prepare and submit regulatory reports (e.g., Large Open Position Reports for derivatives).
- Design and deliver compliance training for trading teams on conduct risk, best execution, and market abuse regulations.