Legal Transaction Management Specialist

This role is in the Legal Issuance Solutions team supports the Global Issuance businesses. The team works closely with the product structuring and trading desks in London, New York and Asia, providing essential partnership to the product lawyers supporting those desks, as well as to business management and, where applicable, sales teams. The team act as an important partner to provide advice and assistance at all stages of the structured product lifecycle, including assisting in the structuring of transactions, managing the trade execution process, advising on regulatory matters and drafting, reviewing and negotiating documentation of all types. The Issuance businesses are involved in: (1) the development and distribution of a wide range of structured investment products (including notes, warrants, repackagings and funds) for institutions, family offices, discretionary wealth managers, private banks and retail distributors, and are linked to a variety of asset classes, including equities, bonds, interest rates, credit, commodities and FX; and (2) the issuance of structured notes (including credit-linked notes and repackagings) primarily to institutional investors. The Legal Issuance Solutions team is responsible for managing high volume, fast 'flow' issuance and assisting with maintenance of Citi's structured debt issuance programmes, negotiating distribution agreements, advising the business on relevant legal and regulatory issues, and automation initiatives. As the business operates on a global basis, the role involves direct responsibility for transactions in Europe and regular contact with colleagues in the US and Asia. What you'll do The Transaction Management Specialist III is a non-attorney role, responsible for representing the Legal Function in providing Transaction Management advice and support to Citi's businesses and functions. The Transaction Management area is responsible for supporting the negotiation, transaction processes, documentation, and execution of business transactions (e.g., establishing a trading or banking relationship, entering transactions or services with Citi, documenting trading in securities between two or more parties). This role requires a pragmatic, proactive professional with a thorough understanding of the business covered by the team and its products and services. This role also requires a thorough understanding of the contractual terms and legal implications of Citi's documentation. Excellent communication and diplomacy skills are required as this role also provides direction to Citi businesses in discussions on the various contractual provisions, including on the risks of modifying or amending such terms and provisions.

• Review, draft, and negotiate contracts and required documentation for the relevant Citi business.
• Conduct business negotiations in a timely, thorough, and efficient manner.
• Engage with the firm's institutional clients and their internal/external counsel and collaborate with Citi's first line, legal, second line, and other internal constituents during negotiations.
• Integrate in-depth knowledge of an area to address queries from Citi businesses and clients regarding the contractual documentation and escalate to senior attorneys as required.
• Have responsibility for the management of a number of transactions at any one time.
• Stay abreast of new and changing regulatory and legal issues and industry initiatives and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Identify opportunities for the development and implementation of projects relating to implementation of regulation, process improvements or development of new products and services.
• Have the opportunity to work on document templating and automation projects to improve existing processes and procedures and create efficiencies, including by embracing technology solutions.
  
  Relevant industry experience, preferably with some experience working in an 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.
• Must possess 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.
• Bachelors/University degree, Master's degree preferred
  
  By Joining Citi, you will become part of a global organisation whose mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress.
  
  experience, absorb and apply in practice comprehensive training on Citi's issuance businesses and the products offered
• build on pre-existing project management and prioritisation skills
• develop an understanding of the regulatory environment which is relevant to the issuance and sale of structured investment products
• work on investment products across the full range of asset classes, including equities, rates, commodities, and FX
We work hard to have a positive financial and social impact on the communities we serve. In turn, we put our employees first and provide the best-in-class benefits they need to be well, live well and save well. By joining Citi Belfast, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed), and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits such as:
• Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days plus bank holidays; increasing with tenure
• A discretional annual performance related bonus
• Private medical insurance packages to suit your personal circumstances
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pension Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Special discounts for employees, family, and friends
• Access to an array of learning and development resources
Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay, and empowered to thrive.