Senior Transaction Management Officer

Citigroup Inc.; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 114,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Benefits package

Job summary

Citigroup Inc. in Tampa, FL is seeking a Senior Transaction Management Officer to own negotiation, documentation, and execution of complex business transactions.

You will work outside of the attorney capacity, advising senior stakeholders across Citi's Legal Function and coordinating with risk, business teams, and external counsel. Responsibilities include leading negotiations, drafting documentation, and ensuring timely resolution while maintaining rigorous records.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of experience in transaction management, contract negotiation, or documentation within a large institutional setting.
• A proven ability to manage complex documentation with precision and meet tight deadlines consistently.
• Excellent interpersonal and project management skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with senior management.
• In-depth knowledge of legal customs and practices across the financial services industry.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
• Experience with complex corporate structures, including hedge funds, third-party lender arrangements, SPVs, and mutual funds.
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate, draft, and review contracts and documentation that establish Citi's trading, banking, and transaction relationships.
• Lead complex contract negotiations through to efficient, timely resolution.
• Partner with institutional clients, external counsel, and Citi's legal, risk, and business teams during every negotiation.
• Serve as the primary contact for contractual documentation questions raised by business teams and clients.
• Keep detailed negotiation records and follow up proactively with unresponsive counterparties.
• Manage projects that implement new regulations, streamline processes, or support new product launches.
• Monitor regulatory and legal developments to keep documentation practices current and compliant.
• Advise risk and business partners on documentation requirements specific to each product and jurisdiction.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Project management

Communication with senior management

Legal knowledge (financial services)

MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlo

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Master’s degree (beneficial)

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Outlook

Job description

As a Senior Transaction Management Officer, you will be the go-to negotiator behind the deals that establish Citi's trading and banking relationships with institutional clients worldwide. Sitting within Citi's Legal Function in a non-attorney capacity, you will own the negotiation, documentation, and execution of complex business transactions from first draft to final signature. This is an opportunity to apply deep contract expertise to high-stakes negotiations while advising senior stakeholders across the business.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate, draft, and review contracts and documentation that establish Citi's trading, banking, and transaction relationships.
• Lead complex contract negotiations through to efficient, timely resolution.
• Partner with institutional clients, external counsel, and Citi's legal, risk, and business teams during every negotiation.
• Serve as the primary contact for contractual documentation questions raised by business teams and clients.
• Keep detailed negotiation records and follow up proactively with unresponsive counterparties.
• Manage projects that implement new regulations, streamline processes, or support new product launches.
• Monitor regulatory and legal developments to keep documentation practices current and compliant.
• Advise risk and business partners on documentation requirements specific to each product and jurisdiction.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• 6-10 years of experience in transaction management, contract negotiation, or documentation within a large institutional setting.
• A proven ability to manage complex documentation with precision and meet tight deadlines consistently.
• Excellent interpersonal and project management skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with senior management.
• In-depth knowledge of legal customs and practices across the financial services industry.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
• Experience with complex corporate structures, including hedge funds, third-party lender arrangements, special purpose vehicles, and mutual funds.
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

Beneficial Skills & Qualifications

Experience working in an in-house legal role within financial services.

A master’s degree.

What We Offer

This role sits at the intersection of negotiation, risk, and client relationships, giving you direct influence over how Citi structures its business transactions. You will work alongside experienced legal and business professionals on deals with real commercial impact.

• Shape high-value negotiations with clients and counsel, building your profile as a trusted advisor across the business.
• Work in a hybrid model with three days in the office and two days working remotely each week.
• Collaborate with colleagues and business lines across Citi's global network.
• Access ongoing learning and professional development opportunities to sharpen your negotiation and legal expertise.
• Benefit from financial wellbeing programs, including retirement planning and family support benefits.
• Build long-term career value in a performance-driven environment that rewards sound judgment and delivery.

Job Family Group:

Legal

Job Family:

Legal Professionals

Time Type:

Full time

Primary Location:

Tampa Florida United States

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

$113.840,00 - $170.760,00

In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.

Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

Anticipated Posting Close Date:

out. 24, 2026

Automated Processing and AI

We use automated processing, including artificial intelligence, for our legitimate business interests (or our reasonable and appropriate business purposes) to identify and align the candidate's skills and abilities with a specific job opening. Additionally, if you so choose, or consent, we can match your skills and abilities to other suitable roles at Citi.

Importantly, all our hiring processes and decisions, including determining your suitability for a role, are conducted, checked, and decided by individuals. Our automated processing and AI do not involve relying on automatic or autonomous decision-making. Please refer to any Jurisdictional Considerations, with specific provisions for your country (where relevant) for further details.

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