Discover your future at Citi Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a team of more than 230,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact. Job Overview Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution? Bring your skills in analysis, problem solving and communication to Citi’s Markets Legal Team. 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. Team/Role Overview This role is in the Legal Issuance Solutions team supporting the Global Issuance businesses. The team works closely with 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 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. This Legal Negotiator role is a non‑attorney role, responsible for representing the Legal Function in providing Transaction Management advice and support to Citi's businesses and functions. What You'll Do

Review, draft, and negotiate contracts and required documentation for the relevant GMI Business. Conduct business negotiations in a timely, thorough, and efficient manner. Engage with 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 contractual documentation and escalates to senior attorneys as required. Manage multiple transactions simultaneously. Stay abreast of new and changing regulatory and legal issues and industry initiatives and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Work on document templating and automation projects to improve existing processes and procedures and create efficiencies. Advise the Risk function and business partners on risks and associated documentation requirements based on product and relevant jurisdiction(s). Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm’s reputation and safeguarding Citi, its clients and assets.

What We’ll Need From You

Relevant industry experience, preferably with some experience working in an in‑house legal role within financial services. In‑depth knowledge of legal customs and practices, and knowledge and understanding of the financial services industry. 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. Excellent interpersonal and project management skills, and the ability to interact and communicate effectively with senior management. Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook.

What We Can Offer You

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 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. Competitive base salary, annually reviewed. Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days plus bank holidays; increasing with tenure. Discretionary annual performance‑related bonus. Private medical insurance packages suitable to 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.

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 the above benefits, plus additional support for work‑life balance. Sounds like Citi has everything you need? Then apply to discover the true extent of your capabilities. Citi is an equal‑opportunity employer; qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity, review Accessibility at Citi. View Citi's EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster. Location Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom Seniority Level Entry level Employment Type Full time Job Function Legal #J-18808-Ljbffr