Transaction Management Specialist – Officer

Overview

In this role you support Citi’s Legal Function as a Transaction Management Specialist, a non-attorney position focused on contract review, drafting, and negotiation for Citi’s businesses. You will coordinate with internal stakeholders, clients, and counsel to ensure compliant and timely documentation, while assessing risks and regulatory considerations. You drive cross-functional negotiations, maintain records, and stay current on legal issues to safeguard Citi and its clients. This is an opportunity to influence how complex transactions are documented and executed within a global financial force.

Pay / Benefits

• Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days plus bank holidays
• Discretional annual performance related bonus
• Private medical insurance packages
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pension Plan
• Paid Parental Leave

Responsibilities

• Facilitate review, drafting and negotiation of contracts and standard documentation
• Conduct business negotiations with senior peers promptly and thoroughly
• Engage with institutional clients, internal/external counsel, and cross-functional teams during negotiations
• Provide specialized knowledge to answer queries on contractual documentation and escalate to attorneys as needed
• Maintain detailed negotiation records and manage unresponsive clients
• Monitor regulatory developments and ensure compliance with requirements
• Advise Risk and business partners on documentation needs by product and jurisdiction
• Assess risk in business decisions and escalate control issues transparently

Key requirements

• In-house legal experience within financial services
• Contractual and documentation negotiation experience in a large institutional setting
• Proven ability to complete complex documentation under tight deadlines
• Strong organization and attention to detail managing complex documents
• Excellent interpersonal and project management skills with senior management
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
• Knowledge of legal customs and practices
• Knowledge of the financial services industry

• Interpersonal skills
• Project management
• Effective communication with senior management
• Problem solving and analytical thinking
• Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook

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