Job Title: Global Financial Crimes - Vice President, Assistant General Counsel
Job Responsibilities:
- Provide expert legal advice and transactional support across all regions and lines of business in collaboration with compliance, business, and other legal groups.
- Address issues related to anti-money laundering (AML), Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements, anti-corruption, and economic sanctions laws and regulations.
- Engage in high-impact projects and collaborate with senior attorneys and investigative units.
- Support legal advice and transactional support on AML, KYC, anti-corruption, and sanctions laws.
- Assist internal and external counsel in legal and investigative matters related to financial crimes.
- Advise on special projects arising from the administration of the global AML program.
- Support senior attorneys with investigative units, subpoena processing, and Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) filing.
- Analyze regulatory and legislative developments and advise on implementation.
- Provide legal advice on the development and review of policies and procedures.
- Attend meetings and committees to offer legal advice on AML, sanctions, and Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC) matters.
- Perform additional tasks as required by the department.
Education and Experience Information:
- Juris Doctor (JD) or educational equivalent; compliance with relevant licensing requirements.
- Minimum 5 years of experience as a lawyer in transactional, litigation, or financial services regulatory matters.
- Understanding of banking and brokerage investment products and transactions.
- Knowledge of AML, Bank Secrecy Act (BSA)/USA PATRIOT Act, and Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) regulations.
- Strong project management and organizational skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience with compliance-related investigations and regulatory matters.
- Ability to foster client relationships and collaborate in a multi-jurisdictional environment.
- Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment.
- Confidence in translating complex legal concepts into practical solutions.
Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:
- Experience in a major law firm, prosecutor’s office, government agency, or large multinational corporation.
- Creative problem-solving skills.
- Strong client relationship management skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Experience in a high-pressure environment.
Salary Information:
- Base Pay/Salary for New York, NY: $199, - $275,
Additional Information:
All candidates for roles in the department must be licensed to practice law in the country of employment and successfully complete a conflicts of interest clearance review prior to commencement of employment.
