Derivatives Contract Negotiator & Documentation Lead

Citigroup Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 69,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi in Tampa, Florida is seeking a Transaction Management Specialist III to support documentation, advice and guidance for Citi’s derivatives and futures clearing business. You will help negotiate and document transactions with Citi clients and manage a high volume of amendments.

The role requires strong communication, project management and knowledge of regulatory and legal issues, with collaboration across internal teams to safeguard Citi, its clients and assets.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of relevant industry experience, preferably with some 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.

Responsibilities

• Reviews, drafts, and negotiates contracts and required documentation for the relevant Citi business.
• Conduct business negotiations 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 in-depth knowledge of an area to address queries from Citi businesses and clients regarding the contractual documentation and escalates to senior attorneys as required.
• Actively initiates communication with unresponsive customers, maintaining detailed records of the negotiations.
• Stays abreast of new and changing regulatory and legal issues and industry initiatives and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Identifies opportunities for the development and implementation of projects relating to implementation of regulation, process improvements or development of new products and services.
• 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.

Skills

Contract negotiations

Documentation management

Client relations

Legal knowledge

MS Office

Financial services

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Citi in Tampa, Florida is seeking a Transaction Management Specialist III to support documentation, advice and guidance for Citi’s derivatives and futures clearing business. You will help negotiate and document transactions with Citi clients and manage a high volume of amendments.

The role requires strong communication, project management and knowledge of regulatory and legal issues, with collaboration across internal teams to safeguard Citi, its clients and assets.