Citi Group Legal Counsel - Site C10 CIUDAD DE MEXICO 

Mexico, Mexico City 

704026223

This role is responsible for providing guidance, support, and legal advice for Citi Bank MexicoThis role requires thorough understanding of the business needs and expectations, combined with a solid conceptual / practical grounding in the laws and regulations of Mexico. Provides input into strategic decisions, exercising sound legal judgement to develop proactive, risk-appropriate, and commercially practical business-oriented solutions.

Responsibilities:

• In coordination with the Country Counsel team, provides legal advice and support to Markts and Custody teams on legal, control function and regulatory matters associated with Citi’s business activities and legal entities in Mexico; ensures that Citi is appropriately addressing legal, regulatory, franchise and reputational risks.
• Contributes to strategic initiatives of the businesses and functions in countries covered by partnering with peers in providing Citi Country Officers with guidance and interpretations of relevant laws, rules, regulations, and industry practices, and advising business management on legal matters impacting the business
• Coordinates provision of internal and external legal support to Citi’s local businesses in Mexico, working closely with the relevant Product Counsel (or his or her designee)
• Develops a broad understanding of Citi’s businesses in Mexico and of the major legal and regulatory risks facing thosebusinesses
• Collaborates across internal lines of business, control/support functions and/or external counsel to achieve coordinated and efficient outcomes on matters of common interest, coordinates closely with Legal team members, as appropriate
• Supports Citi’s maintaining of good relations with local regulators and all other local regulatory bodies that are relevant to Citi businessactivities
• Stays abreast of key legal and regulatory developments that may impact or otherwise be relevant to Citi’s businesses in the country, including those involving other financial institutions, are appropriately monitored and that country management is apprised of significant developments
• Participates in any relevant country-level committees as assigned, e.g., coordinating committee, business risk & controls committee, legal & compliance committee
• 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:

• 0-2 years of relevant industry experience, preferably in financialservices
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, organizational and relationship managementskills
• Excellent command of locallanguages
• Proven ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously in a demanding, fast-pacedenvironment
• Comprehensive knowledge of international, multi-jurisdictional laws 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 maintain trustedrelationships
• Membership of local Bar/LawyersAssociation

• Juris Doctorate or equivalent lawdegree

Additional Job Description

• Advanced English (Speaking, Reading, Writing)is a mandatory requirement
• This role will support the Treasury business unit
• Diploma or course in Financial Law, Stock Market, Mexico's Financial System, Fintech or related is highly preferred
• Previous experience in Financial Services ( Banks, Afore, Brokerage, Insurance, Law Firm or related)

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