Senior Lead Counsel: Digital Banking & Fintech Strategy

Citi; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 170,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi in Irving, TX seeks a Senior Lead Counsel (Director) for Digital Banking Legal to serve as a strategic advisor on Citi’s digital banking initiatives, with a focus on consumer payments.

You will advise senior management, support product launches, and guide digital acquisition strategies, while engaging in regulatory exams and supervisory engagements.

The role requires a JD, active bar license, 10+ years in financial services or in-house, and deep expertise in digital payments.

Qualifications

• JD or equivalent law degree required.
• Active bar license in good standing.
• 10+ years of relevant legal experience in financial services or in-house roles.
• Expertise in digital banking, consumer payments, or fintech.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel and thought leadership on Citi’s digital banking capabilities.
• Advise senior management and support product launches.
• Guide digital acquisition strategies and regulatory examination readiness.
• Engage in supervisory engagements and regulatory exams as needed.

Skills

Bar license in good standing

10+ years legal exp

Digital banking/fintech expertise

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent

Job description

Citi in Irving, TX seeks a Senior Lead Counsel (Director) for Digital Banking Legal to serve as a strategic advisor on Citi’s digital banking initiatives, with a focus on consumer payments.

You will advise senior management, support product launches, and guide digital acquisition strategies, while engaging in regulatory exams and supervisory engagements.

The role requires a JD, active bar license, 10+ years in financial services or in-house, and deep expertise in digital payments.