Transaction Management Specialist | Belfast, UK | Hybrid

Discover your future at Citi. Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a team of approximately 219,000 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.

Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution? Then bring your skills to Citi's 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.

The Transaction Management Specialist is a non-attorney role, responsible for representing the Legal Function in providing Transaction Management advice and support to Citi's businesses and functions. The Transaction Management area is responsible for supporting the negotiation, transaction processes, documentation, and execution of business transactions (e.g., establishing a trading or banking relationship, entering transactions or services with Citi, documenting trading in securities between two or more parties).

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.

What you'll do:

• Review, draft, and negotiate contracts and required documentation for the relevant Citi business.
• Conduct business negotiations in a timely, thorough, and efficient manner.
• Engage with the firm's 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 the contractual documentation and escalate to senior attorneys as required.
• Actively initiate communication with unresponsive customers, maintaining detailed records of the negotiations.
• Stay abreast of new and changing regulatory and legal issues and industry initiatives and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Identify opportunities for the development and implementation of projects relating to implementation of regulation, process improvements or development of new products and services.
• Advise the Risk function and business partners on risks and associated documentation requirements based on product and relevant jurisdiction(s).

What we can offer you:

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 a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed), and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits such as:

• Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days plus bank holidays; increasing with tenure.
• A discretional annual performance related bonus.
• Private medical insurance packages to suit 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.

Alongside these benefits, Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay, and empowered to thrive.

Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.