Citi Group Banamex Director Legal Crédito - C15 CIUDAD DE MEXICO 

Mexico, Mexico City 

877447784

Responsibilities:

• Country Counsel for a Multi-business Country
• 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 CCO 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
• Participate in the local Management committees
• 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
• Manages and organizes the handling of litigation cases in which Citigroup entities are involved as defendants or claimants
• 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:

• 15+ years of experience, including 8-10+ years' managerial experience
• 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
• Membership of local Bar/ Lawyers Association

Education:

• Bachelors/University degree, Master’s degree preferred

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

Responsible for:

• Responding to moderate/complex legal queries, including those of a sensitive and confidential nature, typically for functional areas or specific lines of business
• Providing legal advice and legal counsel on moderate/complex legal queries with little or no supervision
• Directing legal actions in which the organization is involved, directly or through outside counsel, including oversight of outside counsel.
• Interprets legislation affecting the organization or client groups. Exercises judgment on moderate to complex legal issues.
• Identifying and independently resolving moderate to complex legal issues. Escalates issues with recommendations.
• Conducting research into legal issues.
• Provide technical or functional guidance to team members
• Managing legal or regulatory risk exposure within the scope of responsibilities
• Overseeing outside counsel (managing file-specific legal expenses) on moderate/complex legal issues

The scope to which the responsibilities relate to, include:

• Manage delivery of legal services related to the consumer teams in investments, affluent and high net worth clients, including managing legal topics with BlackRock and Casa de Bolsa Citibanamex.
• Provide legal advisory in relation to the cards business, which covers partner relationship, clients, regulatory change, and product enhancements and marketing and advertisement.
• Provide advisory and guidance regarding consumer loans (PILs, overdrafts, Payroll loans, SME)
• Advise on existing legal issues as well as proactively advise on potential risks; spot legal and regulatory trends and advise business on how to pursue business goals in a way that avoids potential legal/regulatory issues.
• Play a key leadership role in building relationships with business leaders, team members and other departments through an open and collaborative style.
• Provide advice on the development and implementation of consumer related products or service offerings, including digital (e.g. mobile banking applications, wallets, money movement)
• Provide advice on relevant regulatory matters, including new guidelines and initiatives.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience.

Time Type:

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