The Senior Vice President is a senior management-level position responsible for accomplishing results through directing day-to-day legal activities as part of Citi’s Markets Legal Function. This role is responsible for advising Citi’s Commodities Business and key internal stakeholders on the legal and regulatory risks associated with the full spectrum of commodities trading activity, including financial derivatives products, physical commodity financing and trading activities across all traded commodities.
The overall objective of this role is to provide legal analysis, advice, guidance and decision making within specific areas of expertise related to Citi’s Commodities Business in North America and in partnership with Legal colleagues globally..
Responsibilities:
- Provide commercial legal support in connection with Citigroup's financial and physical commodities business in North America, including energy, metals and agricultural products.
- Advise on financial hedging, security structures as well as commodity monetization structures.
- Negotiate and draft structured financial documentation, master and bespoke agreements commodity agreements.
- Participate in strategic planning and development and contribute to business objectives by utilizing knowledge of industry, laws and regulations.
- Partner with business/functional line management in recommending, developing and executing business initiatives within permissible statutory and regulatory frameworks.
- Manage day-to-day legal activities, serving as a subject matter expert in areas of responsibility and provide senior advisory services to business partners.
- Negotiate, coordinate and monitor management of complex legal issues and make key decisions within areas of responsibility.
- Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, 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, as well as effectively supervise the activity of others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards.
Qualifications:
- JD is required and a bar license to practice law
- 5-7+ years of experience
- Commodity industry and/or commodity-focused derivatives industry experience
- Comprehensive knowledge of laws and practices; knowledge of trading documentation
- Proven leadership, interpersonal and organizational skills
- Excellent written, verbal, presentation, problem solving and analytical skills
Education:
- Juris Doctorate or equivalent law degree
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Job Family Group:
Legal
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Job Family:
Legal - Product
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Time Type:
Full time
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Primary Location:
Houston Texas United States
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Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
$186,640.00 - $279,960.00
In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.
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Anticipated Posting Close Date:
Apr 04, 2025
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