Citi Group Asst Vice President - Global Loans Legal 

Malaysia, Penang, George Town 

900262132

This role requires a pragmatic, proactive attorney with thorough understanding of the Business, combined with a solid conceptual / practical grounding in the laws and regulations for the geographies in which we operate. Provides input into strategic decisions, exercising sound legal judgement to develop proactive, risk-appropriate, and commercially practical business-oriented solutions.

• Responsible for providing legal counsel to theBusiness,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
• Partners with legal peers 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 asappropriate
• 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 Legal team on a regional and global basis
• Participates inBUSINESSplanning and development initiatives; contributes to business objectives by providing thought leadership using knowledge of industry, laws, and regulations
• 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 area of responsibility and provide advisory services to businesspartners
• Monitors management of complex legal issues and transactions, escalating whennecessary
• 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

• 5-8 years of relevant industry experience, preferably in financialservices
• Banking or financial industry experience, including laws related to bankingregulations
• 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 analyze issues and develop legalsolutions
• Effective communication and negotiation skills and ability to build and maintain trustedrelationships
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and relationship managementskills
• Proven ability to apply sound judgement while managing assignments in a demanding, fast-pacedenvironment
• Bar license in good standing to practice

• Juris Doctorate or equivalent lawdegree

This position demands the candidate to work independently to provide legal advice on a business product that he/she supports. The candidate is expected to analyze documentation against regulatory requirements and internal policies. The candidate should have the ability to identify issues that are to be escalated to senior members within Legal and manage discussions with Risk, Compliance, Business and other stakeholders on a routine basis and appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made.

Qualifications:

7 or more years of experience.

Prior Banking/financial industry experience or experience of working in a law firm is a plus.

Ability to multi task and take personalresponsibility/ownershipof a number of projects concurrently.

Exceptional communication skills (both written and oral) and clarity of expression.

Proactive and shows initiative.

Effective planning, organisation and prioritisation skills with ability to work to tight deadlines.

Good attention to detail.

Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience

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