Assistant General Counsel SVP Equities, Cash & Derivatives

Assistant General Counsel SVP Equities, Cash & Derivatives

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Job Overview

The Senior Lead Counsel I Equities Cash and Derivatives SVP will provide transactional and advisory legal services to risk managers and business representatives within Citi's Equities Cash and Derivatives businesses, which focuses on providing financial services to institutional clients, including hedge funds and issuers.

Responsibilities:

• Provide legal advice and regulatory guidance for equity cash trading, equity derivatives, margin loans and fund financing products, and legal advice in areas of securities laws, broker-dealer regulation, swaps regulations, margin requirements, security interests and insolvency law.
• Apply familiarity with equity cash trading and derivatives, including financial and operational aspects of both markets.
• Negotiate, draft, and analyze transaction agreements.
• Coordinate among various groups in a large, complex organization, and with external parties.
• Convey complex concepts in a straightforward, understandable manner orally and in writing.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a proactive mindset.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of relevant industry experience, preferably in financial services
• Banking or financial industry experience, including laws related to banking regulations
• Knowledge of international laws, regulations and practices while staying abreast of regulatory and legal environment, internal policies and industry trends that impact the business
• Experience with complex deals, demonstrated ability to analyze issues and develop legal solutions
• Effective communication and negotiation skills and ability to build and maintain trusted relationships
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and relationship management skills
• Proven ability to apply sound judgement while managing assignments in a demanding, fast-paced environment
• Bar license in good standing to practice law

Education:

• Juris Doctorate or equivalent law degree

Legal - Product

Full time

New York New York United States

$211,280.00 - $316,920.00

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.

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