Counsel (Operational Business Risk and Compliance)

Overview

This role supports the Office of the General Counsel in delivering operational support, policy formulation, internal training, and capacity building related to operational business risk and compliance.

Tasks Summary

• Lead in providing advice and transaction support on operational business risk and compliance matters.
• Identify, mitigate, and manage potential conflict of interests.
• Analyze Material Nonpublic Information (MNPI) risk and assist in its handling.
• Conduct operations when mobilizing and/or administering private sector capital and adhere to financial services regulatory standards.
• Advise on compliance with confidentiality obligations while following public disclosure and reporting obligations.
• Develop, draft, and review ADB's policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Monitor regulatory developments and international best practices.
• Design internal training on operational business risk and compliance.
• Supervise reporting staff by providing clear direction, regular performance feedback, and ongoing support.

Experience Requirements

• At least 6 years of relevant post-qualification legal or compliance experience, advising on financial services regulation or operational business risk and compliance matters in a financial services setting.
• International experience working in several countries, including ADB developing member countries.
• Preferably experience working in an in-house counsel role or financial services regulatory compliance role.
• Experience working with multilateral or development finance institutions is an advantage.

Qualification Requirements

• A University degree in Law or other field relevant to the role; preferably at post-graduate level or its equivalent.
• Admission to practice as a lawyer in an ADB member country, or alternatively a professional qualification relevant to the position may be considered in lieu thereof.

Other Details

Languages Required: Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Languages Preferred:

Contract Duration: Initially for a period of up to 3 years, or up to the Normal Retirement Date (NRD), whichever comes earlier. Option to renew for up to an additional 3 years.

Work Modality:

Remuneration: