Compliance & Legal Specialist

Krungsri (Bangkok)

Bangkok, Thailand

Bank of Ayudhya Public Company Limited [symbol in SET: BAY ] was established on January 27, 1945, and its ordinary shares were listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand in 1977. The Bank is currently the fifth largest bank in Thailand in terms of loans and deposits. Krungsri provides a full range of banking services to both commercial and individual customers.

About this position

The Compliance & Legal Specialist is responsible for ensuring the company's adherence to legal and regulatory requirements, managing legal matters, conducting risk assessments, and developing compliance policies and training programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, monitor compliance programs and policies / procedures.
• Carry out research and provide interpretation and advice relating to applicable regulations.
• Lead and manage activity to ensure the Company complies with the Personal Data Protection Act.
• Support audits, investigation, and quality assurance reviews as required.
• Be responsible for all legal matters affecting company.
• Review and negotiate contracts to ensure they are legally sound and protect the company's interests.
• Research laws, regulations, and industry best practices to advise the company.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities, industry association(s) and internal / external auditors.
• Identify and assess potential legal and compliance risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Prepare and submit required report to BAY and other related parties in timely manner.
• Create related policy and deliver training programs on compliance topics for employees.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in law, Business administration, or other related field.
• More than 5 years of working experiences (Banking or financial services industry is preferable).
• At least 3 year in legal, compliance, or other related fields.
• Well versed and strong in SEC and AML rules and regulations and relevant Thailand laws.
• Analytical/Audit/Law/Compliance background; preferably with accounting / finance / legal designation.
• Fluent in spoken and written Thai language.
• Excellent organizational, prioritization and time management skills.
• Handle work under pressure and complete task as planned.
• Eager to learn and apply new things into works/tasks.
• Well organized, proactive, can-do attitude.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.