Citi Group SVP Senior Legal Counsel - Product Hybrid 

Malaysia, Penang, George Town 

403689999

Whether you’re at the start of your career or looking to discover your next adventure, your story begins here. AtCiti, you’ll have the opportunity to expand your skills and make a difference at one of the world’s most global banks. We’re fully committed to supporting your growth and development from the start with extensive on-the-job training and exposure to senior leaders, as well as more traditional learning. You’ll also have the chance to give back and make a positive impact where we live and work through volunteerism.

based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Being part of our team means that we’ll provide you with the resources to meet your unique needs, empower you to make healthy decision and manage your financial well-being to help plan for your future. For instance:

• Citi provides programs and services for your physical and mental well-being including access to telehealth options, health advocates, confidential counseling and more. Coverage varies by country.

• Citi provides access to an array of learning and development resources to help broaden and deepen your skills and knowledge as your career progresses.

The position is ideally based in India or Malaysia .

Key responsibilities

The Senior Vice President will be required to be closely aligned, and collaborate, with the Business and with key areas across Citigroup, including other Legal areas, Compliance/ICRM and Risk.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a team of legal professionals who will cover the Services Client Solutions Asia team
• Responsible for providing legal counsel to the Cash, Trade and Securities Services 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 such as negotiating various documentation; including service agreements, supplier agreements and custody agreements

• Partners with the Cash, Trade and Securities Services Product Legal teams to objectively evaluate business proposals by analyzing documentation while applying institutional knowledge and risk appetite against industry standards, widely accepted business practices, laws, rules, and regulatory guidelines, escalating as appropriate

• Collaborates across internal lines of business, control/support functions and/or external counsel to achieve coordinated and efficient outcomes on matters of common interest; coordinate closely with the Cash, Trade and Securities Services Product Legal teams on a regional and global basis

• Assists team in identifying, evaluating and contributing to the management of legal, regulatory, and reputational risk by collaborating with ICRM & Risk, following relevant legal developments, participating in internal projects, escalating as appropriate

• Manages day-to-day legal activities as a subject matter expert in Cash, Trade and Securities Services, provides advisory services to internal stakeholders across all three business lines, and supports business projects, including regulatory and cross-border matters

• Monitors management of complex legal issues and transactions, escalating to appropriate internal stakeholders when necessary

• Appropriately assesses 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 behaviour, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency, as well as effectively supervises the activity of others and creates accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards

Qualifications :

• 10+ years of relevant industry experience, preferably in financial services
• Banking or financial industry experience, including laws related to banking regulations
• Team Work: Ability to engage with both senior legal and business teams on a partnership basis as well as an ability to work independently as required.
• Knowledge of international laws, regulations and practices while staying abreast of regulatory and legal environment, internal policies and industry trends that impact the business
• Experience with complex deals, demonstrated ability to analyse issues and develop legal solutions
• Effective communication and negotiation skills and ability to build and maintain trusted relationships
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, management and relationship management skills
• Strong attention to detail, with proven ability to apply sound judgment while managing assignments in a demanding, fast-paced environment
• Excellent technical skills (including drafting skills), and analytical ability
• Strong business judgement and commercial attitude
• License in good standing to practice law

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