Markets Fixed Income Asia Legal - Vice President (Hybrid)

Citigroup Inc.; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services firm is seeking a Vice President, Lead Counsel for Markets Fixed Income Asia. This role involves advising on product structuring, managing regulatory requirements, and engaging with clients across jurisdictions. The ideal candidate will have 4-8 years of experience in a law firm or financial institution, strong communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure. This position supports a hybrid work model, offering the chance to make a significant impact within an esteemed organization.

Qualifications

• 4 to 8 years of relevant work experience in a law firm or financial institution.
• Experience with multi-jurisdictional regulatory requirements.
• Ability to engage with senior management.

Responsibilities

• Assist in product structuring for large trades.
• Advise on regulatory requirements and negotiations.
• Manage key jurisdictions for the business.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Team player

Ability to work under pressure

Education

LLB or JD

Job description

Markets Fixed Income Asia, Vice President (Open) – October 2025

At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to expand your skills and make a difference at one of the world’s most global banks. We’re fully committed to supporting your growth and development from the start with extensive on-the-job training and exposure to senior leaders, as well as more traditional learning. You’ll also have the chance to give back and make a positive impact through volunteerism.

Citi’s Global Legal Affairs and Compliance (GLAC) empowers and protects Citi by providing legal, compliance, investigative, and security services to our firm.

We’re currently looking for a high caliber professional to join our team as Vice President, Lead Counsel, Markets Fixed Income Asia Legal – Hybrid (Internal Job Title: Lead Counsel 2 - Product- C13) based in Singapore.

In this role, you will be:

• Assisting the businesses around product structuring for large episodic trades and advising on flow trades.
• Advising on and managing multi-jurisdictional regulatory requirements and client document negotiations.
• Managing and prioritizing key jurisdictions for the business.
• Managing and prioritizing key clients with multiple Citi touch points; crypto-currency and digital-related matters.
• Bank programs and structures incorporating environmental sustainability elements.
• Product development and structures addressing capital adequacy and risk-weighted asset requirements.
• Actively fulfilling the One-Citi ethos by identifying and overcoming boundaries and working collaboratively with other Citi members.

As a successful candidate, you’re ideally qualified with the following skills and exposure:

• 4 to 8 years of relevant work experience in a law firm or financial institution.
• Rates, Markets Treasury, Foreign Exchange and Credit Derivatives and financial regulatory experience (familiarity with Singapore, Hong Kong, China and/or India regulatory requirements) is an advantage.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to engage with and manage senior business management representatives.
• A strong team player who is confident, possesses initiative and the ability to prioritize, multi-task and work under pressure.
• An eye for broader franchise issues and the ability to assess issues and their risks against the wider regulatory and compliance framework that Citi operates within.
• Ability to work independently and interact with people of all levels and across regions.
• Education Level: LLB or JD.

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