FICC - Legal Counsel, FICC & Derivatives

Job description

About Us: Huatai International Financial Holdings Company Limited (“Huatai International” or “the Company”), is the only overseas wholly-owned or controlled subsidiary of Huatai Securities. Huatai International is the Huatai Group’s international arm which plays as a crucial role in the group's internationalization strategy by: a) not only providing offshore capital market services (and a global business platform) but also provides onshore clients with valuable cross-border capital market services (aligned with the mainland China government’s policies and commercial intentions); b) actively making use of Huatai Securities’ leading position, distribution network and customer base in mainland China; c) integrating on a global basis across many jurisdictions and regions, a successful and fully integrated international financial platform with innovative financial services solutions. Huatai International operates as a holding company for consolidating all of the group’s cross-border businesses and companies under one umbrella, offering a truly unified and international business platform. In recognition of such international strength, the renowned international rating agency Standard and Poor’s has assigned Huatai International a “BBB+” rating (for long term) and “A-2” (for short-term). Key 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 of 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. Qualification: LLB/JD or Master’s degree in Law, Finance, or a related quantitative field. Admission to the Hong Kong Bar or equivalent common law jurisdiction (preferred). 3+ years of legal/compliance experience in fixed income, derivatives, or investment banking, preferably within a buy-side institution. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex legal/regulatory texts. Excellent communication skills, critical thinking, and ability to perform under pressure.