Transaction Management Specialist - Officer

Citigroup; Belfast City District; Hybride; GBP 70 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Private medical insurance

Pension Plan

Annual bonus

Paid Parental Leave

Special discounts for employees

Learning and development resources

Hybrid work model

Résumé du poste

Citi Belfast is seeking a Transaction Management Specialist in our Legal Team. This non-attorney role supports negotiation, drafting and execution of contracts for Citi’s businesses and functions.

You will work with senior management, internal clients and counsel to resolve complex documentation on tight deadlines, applying detailed contractual knowledge and regulatory awareness.

Qualifications

• Experience working in an in-house legal role within financial services.
• Contractual and documentation negotiation experience in a large institutional setting.
• Proven record of completing complex documentation within very tight time deadlines.
• Ability to manage complex documentation with organization and detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and project management skills, as well as the ability to interact and communicate effectively with Senior management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook.
• In-depth knowledge of legal customs and practices.
• Knowledge and understanding of the financial services industry.

Responsabilités

• Facilitates the review, drafting and negotiation of contracts and standard documentation for the relevant Citi business
• Conduct business negotiations with senior peers in a timely, thorough, and efficient manner
• Engages with the firm's institutional clients and their internal/external counsel and collaborates with Citi's first line, legal, second line and other internal constituents during negotiations
• Integrates specialized knowledge within their area to respond to queries from Citi businesses and clients regarding the contractual documentation and escalates to attorneys as required
• Liaises with unresponsive customers and maintains detailed records of the negotiations.
• Stays abreast of new and changing regulatory and legal issues and industry initiatives and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements

Connaissances

In-house legal experience

Contract negotiation

Documentation management

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Attention to detail

Legal knowledge

Financial services knowledge

Communication with senior management

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Outils

MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)

Description du poste

Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution? Then bring your skills to Citi's Legal Team.

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

Team/Role Overview

The Transaction Management Specialist is a non‑attorney role, responsible for supporting the Legal Function in providing Transaction Management advice and support to Citi's businesses and functions. The Transaction Management area is responsible for supporting the negotiation, transaction processes, documentation, and execution of business transactions (e.g., establishing a trading or banking relationship, entering transactions or services with Citi, documenting trading in securities between two or more parties).

This role requires a pragmatic, proactive professional with a thorough understanding of the business covered by the team and its products and services. This role also requires a thorough understanding of the contractual terms and legal implications of Citi's documentation. Excellent communication skills are required as this role also provides direction to Citi businesses in discussions on the various contractual provisions, including on the risks of modifying or amending such terms and provisions.

What you'll do

• Facilitates the review, drafting and negotiation of contracts and standard documentation for the relevant Citi business
• Conduct business negotiations with senior peers in a timely, thorough, and efficient manner
• Engages with the firm's institutional clients and their internal/external counsel and collaborates with Citi's first line, legal, second line and other internal constituents during negotiations
• Integrates specialized knowledge within their area to respond to queries from Citi businesses and clients regarding the contractual documentation and escalates to attorneys as required
• Liaises with unresponsive customers and maintains detailed records of the negotiations.
• Stays abreast of new and changing regulatory and legal issues and industry initiatives and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements
• Advises the Risk function and business partners on risks and associated documentation requirements based on product and relevant jurisdiction(s) Appropriately assesses risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citi, 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.

What we'll need from you

• Experience working in an in-house legal role within financial services
• Contractual and documentation negotiation experience in a large institutional setting.
• Proven record of completing complex documentation within very tight time deadlines
• Ability to manage complex documentation with organization and detail
• Must possess excellent interpersonal and project management skills, as well as the ability to interact and communicate effectively with Senior management
• Proficient in Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook
• In-depth knowledge of legal customs and practices
• Knowledge and understanding of the financial services industry

Education

Bachelors/University degree, Master's degree preferred.

What we can offer you

We work hard to have a positive financial and social impact on the communities we serve. In turn, we put our employees first and provide the best-in-class benefits they need to be well, live well and save well.

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 they need to be well, live well and save well.

• 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

Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay, and empowered to thrive.