Senior Attorney Custody Legal, SVP

Citi•Tampa, FL

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About The Position

Responsible for providing legal counsel to the business, participating in strategic initiatives, providing subject matter expertise and interpretations of relevant laws, rules, regulations, and industry practices, and advising business management on legal matters impacting the business Manages day-to-day legal activities as a subject matter expert in area of responsibility and provide advisory services to business partners Partner with business/functional line management in recommending, developing and executing business initiatives within permissible statutory and regulatory frameworks Collaborate across internal lines of business and control/support functions to achieve coordinated and efficient outcomes on matters of common interest; coordinate closely with the Legal team on a regional and global basis Objectively evaluate Business proposals by applying institutional knowledge and risk appetite against industry standards, widely accepted business practices, laws, rules, and regulatory guidelines, escalating as appropriate Manage day-to-day legal activities as a subject matter expert in area of responsibility and provide senior advisory services to business partners Negotiate, coordinate and monitor management of complex legal issues and make key decisions and provide strategic vision Proactively identifies, evaluates, and contributes to the appropriate management of legal, regulatory, and reputational risk by collaborating with ICRM & Risk, following relevant legal developments, participating in internal projects, escalating as appropriate

Requirements

7+ years of relevant industry experience, preferably in financial services
Banking or financial industry experience, including laws related to national banks
Securities and secured transactions law experience, including UCC Articles 8 and 9 or similar international laws
An understanding of the service requirements for a securities intermediary (settlement, clearing, safekeeping, asset management, data, and financial operations)
Proven analytical and organizational skills
Consistently demonstrate clear and concise written and verbal communication for consumption by business persons
Knowledge of international laws, regulations and practices while staying abreast of regulatory and legal environment, internal policies and industry trends that impact the business
Effective communication and negotiation skills and ability to build and maintain trusted relationships
Excellent interpersonal, organizational and relationship management skills
Bar license in good standing to practice law
Juris Doctorate or equivalent law degree

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with digital assets services developments preferred

Responsibilities

Providing legal counsel to the business
Participating in strategic initiatives
Providing subject matter expertise and interpretations of relevant laws, rules, regulations, and industry practices
Advising business management on legal matters impacting the business
Managing day-to-day legal activities as a subject matter expert in area of responsibility
Providing advisory services to business partners
Partnering with business/functional line management in recommending, developing and executing business initiatives within permissible statutory and regulatory frameworks
Collaborating across internal lines of business and control/support functions to achieve coordinated and efficient outcomes on matters of common interest
Coordinating closely with the Legal team on a regional and global basis
Objectively evaluating Business proposals by applying institutional knowledge and risk appetite against industry standards, widely accepted business practices, laws, rules, and regulatory guidelines, escalating as appropriate
Negotiating, coordinating and monitoring management of complex legal issues and make key decisions and provide strategic vision
Proactively identifying, evaluating, and contributing to the appropriate management of legal, regulatory, and reputational risk by collaborating with ICRM & Risk, following relevant legal developments, participating in internal projects, escalating as appropriate