Senior Counsel, Banking & Compliance – Singapore

Citigroup Inc.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi in Singapore is seeking a Lead Counsel to provide legal support across Banking and Services, with focus on local laws and regulatory requirements. You will partner with Citi Country Officers and external counsel to deliver practical, risk-managed solutions.

In coordination with the Singapore team, you will monitor regulatory changes, advise on strategic initiatives, and participate in governance committees, ensuring compliance and protecting Citi’s reputation and assets.

Qualifications

• Qualified to practice Singapore law (strongly preferred).
• 6–10 years of relevant industry experience, preferably with practice and in-house experience.
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, organizational and relationship management skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously in a demanding, fast-paced environment.
• Experience in banking and finance law, loans and trade finance preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Singapore laws, and 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.

Responsibilities

• Provides legal advice and support to Banking and Services Country Business on legal, regulatory matters for Citi’s entities in the covered countries; ensures proper risk handling.
• Guides strategic initiatives by interpreting laws, regulations, and industry practices for Citi leaders and advising management on legal matters.
• Coordinates internal and external legal support with Regional Product Counsel to meet Citi’s needs cost-effectively.
• Develops broad understanding of Citi’s businesses in Singapore and major legal/regulatory risks.
• Collaborates across internal lines of business and external counsel to achieve coordinated outcomes on common issues.
• Partners with country management and regulators to maintain good regulatory relations.
• Monitors significant regulatory developments and informs country management.
• Participates in country-level governance committees and acts as a lawyer providing support across matters.
• Manages day-to-day legal activities as a subject matter expert and provides senior advisory services to business partners.
• Assesses risk in business decisions, upholding Citi’s reputation and safeguarding clients and assets.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory Knowledge

Client Relationship

Negotiation

Multitasking

Singapore Law

Banking & Finance

Education

LLB or equivalent

Job description

Citi in Singapore is seeking a Lead Counsel to provide legal support across Banking and Services, with focus on local laws and regulatory requirements. You will partner with Citi Country Officers and external counsel to deliver practical, risk-managed solutions.

In coordination with the Singapore team, you will monitor regulatory changes, advise on strategic initiatives, and participate in governance committees, ensuring compliance and protecting Citi’s reputation and assets.