Senior attorney for North America custody legal team at Citi. Providing legal support for custody business and collaborating with global teams.
Responsibilities
Responsible for providing legal counsel to the business, participating in strategic initiatives, providing subject matter expertise and interpretations of relevant laws, rules, regulations, and industry practices, and advising business management on legal matters impacting the business
Manages day-to-day legal activities as a subject matter expert in area of responsibility and provide advisory services to business partners
Partner with business/functional line management in recommending, developing and executing business initiatives within permissible statutory and regulatory frameworks
Collaborate across internal lines of business and control/support functions to achieve coordinated and efficient outcomes on matters of common interest; coordinate closely with the Legal team on a regional and global basis
Objectively evaluate Business proposals by applying institutional knowledge and risk appetite against industry standards, widely accepted business practices, laws, rules, and regulatory guidelines, escalating as appropriate
Negotiate, coordinate and monitor management of complex legal issues and make key decisions and provide strategic vision
Proactively identifies, evaluates, and contributes to the appropriate management of legal, regulatory, and reputational risk by collaborating with ICRM & Risk, following relevant legal developments, participating in internal projects, escalating as appropriate
Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency, as well as effectively supervise the activity of others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards
Requirements
7+ years of relevant industry experience, preferably in financial services
Banking or financial industry experience, including laws related to national banks
Securities and secured transactions law experience, including UCC Articles 8 and 9 or similar international laws
An understanding of the service requirements for a securities intermediary (settlement, clearing, safekeeping, asset management, data, and financial operations)
Familiarity with digital assets services developments preferred
Proven analytical and organizational skills
Consistently demonstrate clear and concise written and verbal communication for consumption by business persons
Knowledge of international laws, regulations and practices while staying abreast of regulatory and legal environment, internal policies and industry trends that impact the business
Effective communication and negotiation skills and ability to build and maintain trusted relationships
Excellent interpersonal, organizational and relationship management skills
Bar license in good standing to practice law
Benefits
medical, dental & vision coverage
401(k)
life, accident, and disability insurance
wellness programs
paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays
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