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BNY Mellon offers an exciting array of future-forward careers at the intersection of business, finance, and technology. We are one of the world's top asset management and banking firms that manages trillions of dollars in assets, custody and/or administration. Known as the “bank of banks” - 97% of the world’s top banks work with us as we lead and serve our customers into the new era of digital.

With over 239 years of rich history and industry firsts, BNY Mellon has been built upon our proven ability to evolve, lead, and drive new ideas at every turn. Today, we’re approximately 50,000 employees across 35 countries with a culture that empowers you to grow, take risks, experiment and be yourself. This is what #LifeAtBNYMellon is all about.

We welcome you to apply! When applying to this general posting, our expert BNY Mellon Talent Acquisition Team may also review your resume for consideration across other open roles within the company.

We’re seeking future team members for our Legal- Markets Foreign Exchange team with roles located in Hong Kong in Hybrid positions.

You’ll make an impact in the following ways:

• An attorney with strong ISDA documentation negotiation skills and foreign exchange and derivatives background
• Knowledge of NAFMII Agreements. Serve as in-house legal counsel for the Markets’ growing foreign exchange business in APAC region reporting to the Asia Pacific Head of Legal for Markets and Clearance and Collateral Management.
• Advise the business, Compliance and other business partners on legal issues relating to transactions, relationships with clients and new business and operational initiatives. Serve as liaison with outside law firms.
• Support transactional matters for Corporate Treasury function in APAC. Prepare pertinent legal reports.
• Review and make recommendations on proposed contracts and regulatory requirements.
• Provide support with respect to legal documentation (including ISDA Master Agreements and Collateral Agreements, NAFMII Agreements and Supplements, FX Spot letters, attestation letters, industry protocols & etc.) related to the foreign exchange and derivatives business in APAC.
• Review and draft ancillary documentation (e.g. guarantees, non-disclosure agreements, consent letters, authorization documents & etc.) 
• Review of constitutional documents, netting, collateral and capacity opinions as may be required as well as assist with draft of additional bespoke provisions of particular jurisdictions or counterparty types.
• Review liquidity arrangements, repurchase agreements, account opening documentation and securities purchase agreements for Corporate Treasury department in APAC.
• Assist operation team in Singapore on issues relating to documentation. Assist in creating standardized documentation, precedents and relevant legal procedures for transactions. 
• Liaise with relevant internal stakeholders in APAC and in New York head office (including but not limited to trading, sales, credit, treasury, tax & etc.)
• Keep work in progress records up to date and disseminate information with regard to executed documentation.
• Provide transactional support to the Markets FX business in APAC and act as subject area expert and make significant contribution to guiding the business, Compliance and other business partners on legal matters. Assist on external and internal approval processes. Liaise with external counsel when required.
• Identify risks and make proactive recommendations to mitigate and/or eliminate such risks.
• Review and comment on marketing materials, disclosure documents and client presentations for the business and marketing departments and advise on cross-border marketing restrictions in various APAC jurisdictions.
• Conduct legal review on cross-border marketing restrictions, fly-in fly-out arrangements, and changes of FX and OTC derivatives regulations in APAC and liaise with local counsel in each relevant jurisdictions to obtain relevant advice on such review. Review legal opinions and prepare useful summaries for the business and other stakeholders in APAC.
• Support business, risk and compliance colleagues in the development of new policies and procedures.
• Support global transactional projects and other ad hoc projects relating to the business. Coordinate with colleagues in the United States and other regions on major projects and items of common interests including, without limitation, common approaches to risks.

To be successful, we’re seeking interest in the follow areas:

• At least 5 years’ direct experience negotiating ISDA Master Agreements and Collateral Agreements. Knowledge of NAFMII Agreements. In depth understanding of the legal basis for netting and collateralization. Derivatives and foreign exchange legal experience required.
• In depth commercial awareness of direct competitors
• Strong knowledge of applying developed historical, emerging laws and regulations in APAC countries.
• Ability to meticulous attention to detail and strong analytical and drafting abilities.
• Evaluate complex situations using multiple sources of information.
• Demonstrate flexibility and creativity to resolve issues.
• Take ownership of issues.
• Think broadly.
• Developed communication skills to negotiate and often at higher levels

At BNY Mellon, our inclusive culture speaks for itself. Here’s a few of our awards:

• Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies & Top 20 for Diversity and Inclusion
• Bloomberg’s Gender Equality Index (GEI) 
• Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion, Disability: IN – 100% score
• 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators, Fast Company 
• Human Rights Campaign Foundation, 100% score Corporate Equality Index 
• CDP’s Climate Change ‘A List’ 
• Forbes Blockchain 50

Our Benefits:

BNY Mellon offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life’s journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves that can support you and your family through moments that matter.

BNY Mellon is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. 

BNY Mellon is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities/Females/Individuals With Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

Our ambition is to build the best global team – one that is representative and inclusive of the diverse talent, clients and communities we work with and serve – and to empower our team to do their best work. We support wellbeing and a balanced life, and offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies and employee forums.