What is this position about?

If you like to be at the forefront driving progress and development, doing things better for your clients and your career, unleash your potential at BNP Paribas. We are seeking a qualified lawyer or documentation specialist to join BNP Paribas’ Structured Securities LEGAL team in Hong Kong. The Structured Securities team currently comprises three (3) team members and provides support to Global Markets and ALM Treasury teams across APAC on (i) structured securities (i.e. securities with an embedded derivative or other structured pay-off) issued under BNPP and third party securities issuance programmes and (ii) legal and documentation issues which relate to those securities (e.g. lifecycle events). The successful candidate will work closely with other members of the Global Markets LEGAL teams across APAC on a variety of legal advisory and documentation tasks. Our ideal candidate is a person who (i) has a genuine interest in financial markets, derivatives and structured finance transactions and (ii) demonstrates strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in documentation tasks. Candidates who do not have relevant experience in this area but are highly motivated, willing to learn and take on new challenges would be considered.

What would your typical day at BNPP Paribas look like? 

Primary Role Responsibilities 

In this role, you will be responsible for advising on transactional matters relating to all types of structured securities which are marketed and distributed to BNP Paribas’ clients across APAC (the Primary Coverage Area). This entails: 

(i) preparing documents for securities issuances (e.g. Pricing Supplements and/or Final Terms) in note, warrant and certificate form that are issued under BNPP’s balance sheet issuance programmes and third party EMTN programmes; 

(ii) advising internal stakeholders from Global Markets and ALM Treasury teams on general and issuance-specific topics relating to securities and issuance programmes; 

(iii) supporting internal stakeholders from front, middle and back office teams on all aspects of the securities issuance process (including settlement instructions and listing applications);     

(iv) keeping up to date with market and regulatory developments and sharing knowledge with relevant areas of business, across legal teams globally and with other functions as appropriate; 

(v) managing legal risks relating to BNPP’s securities issuance business in accordance with prevailing CIB LEGAL standards; and 

(vi) instructing and interacting with outside counsel in relation to the provision of external legal services. 

Other contributions 

You will also be expected to demonstrate: 

(i) strong technical knowledge, experience and ability (including analytical skills) within the Primary Coverage Area;

(ii) a high degree of accuracy, numeracy, attention to detail and logical thinking; 

(iii) confidence to advise on legal and regulatory issues relating to structured securities and also in managing relationships with and the expectations of business people working in this demanding area; and 

(iv) ability to communicate effectively and confidently with individuals at all levels of seniority and from diverse cultures. 

What is required for you to succeed?

In order to succeed, you should:   

(i) have a willingness to take ownership of assigned matters and projects; 

(ii) have a pro-active and “can-do” attitude;   

(iii) have the ability to independently progress legal-related assignments/projects and drive them through to completion;   

(iv) have a commercial minded, solutions-focused approach; 

(v) be detail oriented but also able to act with perspective; 

(vi) be adaptable; 

(vii) be intellectually curious;   

(viii) be well-organised and capable of managing multiple tasks in a timely manner; 

(ix) have the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team including, without limitation, making updates/reports to your supervisor and your colleagues properly and in a timely manner;   

(x) demonstrate a willingness to support other members of the team and to foster a cohesive and respectful working environment; and 

(xi) be fluent in English (proficiency in Mandarin or another Asian language would be an advantage). 

Required education/certification/licenses. 

Prospective candidates should be a qualified lawyer, with one (1) to three (3) years of post-qualification experience (or equivalent), which is relevant to the Primary Coverage Area and gained at an international law firm and/or a global financial institution. Experience in equity, credit, rates, FX or commodity derivatives would be a distinct advantage. Candidates who do not hold this qualification but have extensive experience in similar roles and can demonstrate a high level of technical expertise will be considered.

About BNP PARIBAS

As the leading European Union bank, and one of the world’s largest financial institutions with an uninterrupted presence in the region since 1860, BNP Paribas offers a wide range of financial services for corporate, institutional and private investors spanning corporate and institutional banking, wealth management, asset management and insurance. 

We passionately embrace diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees are valued and encourage applicants of all backgrounds, including diversity of origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion applicants who may be living with a disability. We have a number of internal employee networks in place to empower our staff to act and challenge the status quo.

• BNP Paribas PRIDE is highly active in favour of the LGBTQIA+ community
• BNP Paribas MixCity which fosters better representation of women at all levels of the organization 
• Ability, the mutual aid network for employees with a disability or a disabling or chronic illness 
• BNP Paribas CulturAll which celebrates diverse backgrounds 

BNP is committed to financing a carbon-neutral economy by 2050. The Group is a founding member of the Net-Zero Banking Alliance and has set up its own Low Carbon Transition Group to support its clients through their energy transitions. 

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