Assistant General Counsel- Geneva
vor 2 Wochen
**JOB DESCRIPTION**
Are you a Swiss law qualified attorney-at-law passionate about the regulatory and legal challenges the offering of financial products may trigger in an international environment? You have found the right team.
As a member of the Geneva Legal Department, you will provide advice and guidance in relation to questions and issues related to private banking in general with a focus on product related matters. Demonstrating sound judgement, as well as delivery of pragmatic solutions, you will leverage your deep understanding and knowledge of Swiss banking laws and regulations and strong analytical acumen to make informed decisions that deliver to each of our businesses. If you are curious, open-minded and agile to work in an international environment, you may be the perfect fit for our team.
Job responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day ad hoc legal advice and guidance in relation to clients’ questions and issues in relation to private banking and product related matters;
- Advise the Business Management for new business initiatives and implementation of new legal and regulatory requirements in relation to private banking with a focus on product related matters;
- Work closely with the Business and control functions to identify changing laws and regulations in relation to private banking and product related matters and coordinate effective, fluid and timely implementation of policy, process and procedural changes to ensure compliance therewith;
- Work on various global private banking and product related projects covering Switzerland in liaison with colleagues in other offices, in particular in Europe, Asia and the US;
- Summarize and report on new legal requirements and changes to existing Swiss laws and regulations in relation to private banking and product related matters;
- Instruct and liaise with external counsel, as required, including review and analyse legal opinions;
- In the context of corporate governance requirements, attend various committee meetings.
Required qualifications, capabilities and skills
- Professional post-qualifying experience of at least 5 years gained in the financial services industry (top-tier law firm or in house);
- Fluent in French and English, other languages, e.g. German, Spanish being an asset.
- Ability to manage several projects simultaneously and deliver high-quality results in a timely manner; efficient problem solver;
- Ability to work both in a team and independently;
- Excellent analytical, judgment and decision making skills;
- Ability to articulate complex concepts clearly to varied audiences;
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- Strong organizational and time management capabilities;
- Excellent drafting skills;
- Strong oral and written communication skills;
- Inclusive leadership skills with the ability to collaborate across various groups and regions.
**ABOUT US**
J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world’s most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.
We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.
**ABOUT THE TEAM**
Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we’re setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.
With large, global operations, the Legal team tackles complex issues and helps shape the regulations that affect the businesses. The group is organized into practice groups that align with the lines of business and corporate staff areas, which encourages collaboration on legal, regulatory and business developments as they arise.
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