In-House Counsel — Banking Regulatory

Banesco Banco Universal, one of Venezuela's largest private banks, is seeking an In-House Counsel for its Legal Department in Caracas. You will advise on banking regulatory compliance, SUDEBAN examinations, and BCV directives affecting the bank's operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on compliance with SUDEBAN prudential regulations and reporting requirements
• Prepare responses to SUDEBAN inspection reports and regulatory examinations
• Monitor BCV monetary policy directives and foreign exchange regulations affecting banking operations
• Draft and review internal banking policies, procedures, and compliance manuals
• Advise on anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) obligations under UNIF regulations

• Provide daily legal support to banking operations and business units
• Coordinate with external counsel on complex regulatory matters
• Prepare regulatory filings and reports for SUDEBAN and BCV
• Train banking staff on compliance and regulatory changes

• Law degree (Abogado) from a Venezuelan university; specialisation in Banking Law preferred
• Registered with the Inpreabogado
• 4-6 years post-qualification experience in banking regulatory or financial services law
• Fluent in Spanish; English proficiency preferred
• Strong knowledge of the Banking Sector Institutions Law and SUDEBAN regulations