Negotiation Associate Officer

Citi • Tampa, FL

8d • $69,050 - $96,350 • Onsite

About The Position

The Transaction Management Specialist III (“Specialist”) is a non-attorney role representing the Legal Function in providing documentation support, advice and guidance to Citi’s derivatives and futures clearing business. This role is responsible for supporting the negotiation and documentation process to facilitate the execution of business transactions with new and existing Citi clients (e.g., establishing a trading or banking relationship, entering transactions or services with Citi, and documenting trading in across various products), including managing a high-volume of contract amendments while fostering client relationships. 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.

Requirements

• 2-5 years of 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

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Reviews, drafts, and negotiates contracts and required documentation for the relevant Citi business
• Conduct business negotiations in a timely, thorough, and efficient manner
• Engages with the firm's institutional clients and their internal/external counsel and collaborates with Citi’s first line, legal, second line, and other internal constituents during negotiations
• Integrates in-depth knowledge of an area to address queries from Citi businesses and clients regarding the contractual documentation and escalates to senior attorneys as required
• Actively initiates communication with unresponsive customers, maintaining detailed records of the negotiations
• Stays abreast of new and changing regulatory and legal issues and industry initiatives and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements
• Identifies opportunities for the development and implementation of projects relating to implementation of regulation, process improvements or development of new products and services
• Advises the Risk function and business partners on risks and associated documentation requirements based on product and relevant jurisdiction(s) Appropriately assesses risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citi, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

Benefits

• medical, dental & vision coverage
• 401(k)
• life, accident, and disability insurance
• wellness programs
• paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level