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Citi Group Paralegal 
United Kingdom, Northern Ireland, Belfast 
764284794

06.08.2024

By Joining Citi, you will become part of a global organization whose mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress.

What you’ll do

The role involves providing transaction management support for the Issuance businesses in connection with structured products activity globally. The responsibilities of the team include the maintenance of a number of structured debt issuance programs (including Citi balance sheet issuers and Special Purpose Vehicles); management of product issuance; advising on legal and regulatory requirements; and assisting the business in product innovation, strategic initiatives and technology projects.

  • Keep direct contact with the sales teams and structuring/packaging desks on a day-to-day basis.
  • Have the opportunity to build relationships with key business partners, internal legal colleagues and external counsel.
  • Be responsible for the management of a number of transactions at any one time.
  • Draft, review and analyze the legal documentation for Structured Products originated by the Equities, Rates and Global Spread Products businesses.
  • Get involved in managing and documenting product life cycle events, such as unwinds, amendments and restructurings.
  • Prepare, negotiate and advise on Distribution Agreements governing the relationship between Citi and third party distributors of Citi Structured Products.
  • Work on document templating and automation projects to improve existing processes and procedures and create efficiencies, including by embracing technology solutions.

What we’ll need from you

  • Degree qualification in Law
  • Experience working in corporate legal department, law firm, financial services, consulting, technology firm or related industry
  • Must have effective organizational skills, attention to detail, exceptional verbal communication and listening skills
  • Knowledge of legal customs and practices
  • Project management skills
  • Solid understanding of the financial services industry

This is a role that will offer you the opportunity to build an in-depth knowledge of the law surrounding financial services. Every day there will be new business challenges that will help you develop new skills that can drive your career. In addition, you will:

  • experience, absorb and apply in practice comprehensive training on Citi’s issuance businesses and the products offered
  • build on pre-existing project management and prioritization skills
  • develop an understanding of the regulatory environment which is relevant to the issuance and sale of structured investment products
  • work on investment products across the full range of asset classes, including equities, rates and commodities.

By joining Citi Belfast, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed), and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits such as:

  • Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days plus bank holidays; increasing with tenure
  • A discretional annual performance related bonus
  • Private medical insurance packages to suit your personal circumstances
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Pension Plan
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Special discounts for employees, family, and friends
  • Access to an array of learning and development resources

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Time Type:

Full time

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