The Opportunity
Join one of the world's premier financial institutions as a Regulatory Compliance Manager. In this role, you won't just be monitoring rules; you'll be a vital guardian of our reputation and a strategic advisor to the Vietnam branch. We are looking for a sharp, law-educated professional who can navigate the complexities of the Vietnamese banking landscape with precision and diplomacy.
Job Highlights
- Strategic Advisory: Act as the primary compliance consultant for Branch Management and staff.
- Regulatory Intelligence: Lead the charge in gathering, interpreting, and disseminating critical legal updates.
- Risk Leadership: Take ownership of Compliance Risk Assessments and core monitoring frameworks.
- Direct Impact: Shape the culture of the branch through high-impact training and awareness programs.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Advisory & Support: Provide expert guidance to Management to ensure all branch activities align with both global standards and local expectations.
- Oversight & Monitoring: Maintain a rigorous oversight program to ensure the branch adheres to all applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
- Reporting & Communication: Assist the Head of Department (HoD) in preparing timely, high-level reports for the Compliance Reporting Line and Senior Management.
- Incident Management: Execute swift, decisive action regarding any regulatory violations in strict accordance with internal protocols.
- Risk Mitigation: Conduct comprehensive Compliance Risk Assessments and specialized core risk evaluations to identify and plug potential gaps.
- Stakeholder Liaison: Serve as a bridge between the branch and the Central Bank (SBV) and other relevant authorities.
Key Requirements
- Educational Background: University degree in Law (LL.B or equivalent).
- Expertise: 35+ years of experience in banking compliance with a deep mastery of local Vietnamese regulations.
- Banking Knowledge: A strong grasp of banking products, treasury operations, and general branch workflows.
- Communication: Business-level fluency in both English and Vietnamese (written and verbal).
- Professional Network: Established, professional relationships with the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) and other regulatory bodies.
- Soft Skills: A high sense of accountability, excellent diplomatic skills, and a collaborative team-first mindset.
- Preferred: Prior experience or specialized knowledge in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) is highly advantageous.
