Citi Group Markets Legal Head 

Brazil, São Paulo, São Paulo 

426071325

Responsibilities:

• Country Counsel for Markets in Brazil
• Manages & supports the Legal function providing support and guidance to the local businesses and to all Citi functions on all aspects of local & Citigroup Legal related matters
• Ensures full compliance of all local Citigroup products and structures with local Law, as in force, and where applicable with international standards
• Ensures continuity and management of legal operations of Citigroup in the region as it pertains to local licenses and all other types of Corporate Governance, including company secretarial roles, as well as compliance with local regulatory requirements
• Advises the General Counsel on business and Franchise Legal issues
• Ensures consistency of Citigroup policies with local legal requirements
• Escalates all issues to designated Division Counsel that are of importance within the role
• Management and coordination of the provision of external legal services
• Liaise with compliance in the development, updating and presentation of training materials related to local laws and regulations
• Assists overseas colleagues engaged in projects and deals involving local laws and regulations
• Manage the functioning of the Legal Department
• Drafts and implements local legal policies and procedures
• Drafts, amend and approve the list of external legal counsels used by Citigroup locally
• Manages several relationships with external legal counsels and regulators
• Reviews customer complaints that could develop into legal actions or have regulatory implications
• Provide solution-oriented legal support and assistance to the local businesses in accordance with strategic business needs and applicable regulatory and legal requirements
• 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.

Qualifications:

• Excellent command of local languages
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, relationship management skills
• Excellent written, verbal, problem solving and analytical skills
• Effective negotiation skills and ability to maintain effective relationships
• 7+ years of specific relevant industry experience, preferably in financial services; prior management experience preferred
• OAB ATIVA = Membership of local Bar/ Lawyers Association (Brazil)

Education:

• Bachelors/University degree, Master’s degree preferred
• Fluent in English and in Portuguese (Required)
• Spanish is a plus but not required.

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