Transaction Management Specialist – Officer

Overview

In this role you support Citi’s Legal Function by guiding transaction management across contracts and documentation. You’ll collaborate with internal teams, clients, and counsel to ensure compliant, timely negotiations and execution of financial agreements. You will stay current on regulatory issues and translate risk and legal considerations for business partners. This position offers exposure to high‑level negotiations within a global bank, contributing to Citi’s mission to enable growth and economic progress.

Pay / Benefits

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

Responsibilities

• Facilitate review, drafting and negotiation of contracts and standard documentation for Citi’s business
• Conduct business negotiations with senior peers in a timely and thorough manner
• Engage with institutional clients and internal/external counsel; collaborate with first/second line and other stakeholders during negotiations
• Integrate specialized knowledge to respond to queries about contractual documentation and escalate to attorneys as needed
• Liaise with unresponsive customers and maintain detailed negotiation records
• Stay updated on regulatory and legal developments to ensure compliance
• Advise Risk and business partners on risks and documentation requirements by product and jurisdiction
• Assess risk in business decisions, uphold Citi’s reputation, 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 detail orientation for complex documentation
• Excellent interpersonal and project management skills; ability to interact with Senior management
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
• In-depth knowledge of legal customs and practices
• Knowledge of the financial services industry

• Interpersonal skills and relationship management
• Effective communication with senior management
• Strong project management and organizational abilities
• Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook

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