Citigroup Inc.
Senior Lead Counsel II, Finance and Markets Treasury Americas (Hybrid)
Citigroup Inc., New York, New York, us, 10261
Job Purpose
To provide legal advisory support to the Rates and Markets Treasury businesses within Markets business. Job Background/context
The Markets Legal Department is a global team organized around product groups and associated business lines. The Markets Business provides world-class products and financing solutions for corporations, governments, and institutional investors through Citi’s market leading underwriting, sales and trading, and distribution capabilities. A key part of the coverage of this critical and core Citi global business is centered within the Markets Legal Team. Comprising around approximately 330 permanent legal staff located across different parts of the world, the Markets Legal team working in tandem with global and country cluster legal colleagues, provides a wide range of services, support and advice to multiple global and country Markets business and related functional areas, including general advice, transaction negotiation, document drafting and execution, as well as oversight of regulatory developments and requirements. The Markets business areas covered include the core product groups of Equities, Rates, Markets Treasury, FX, Global Spread Products and Commodities. In addition, the Markets Legal Team provides advice and support to product, legal and functional colleagues and to Citi’s governance forums and entity management with respect to different global booking vehicles. The role resides within the Rates and Markets Treasury Legal team. The role holder will be one of the senior dedicated coverage lawyer for the structured Rates and Markets Treasury businesses in North America and Latin America. The role holder will be required to have a good knowledge of structured derivatives and securities financing transactions including relevant regulations which may be applicable and entered into by the Rates and Markets Treasury businesses in North America and Latin America. The role holder will also be required to develop and guide junior lawyers on transactions for the businesses the role holder has primary responsibility for. Key Responsibilities
Providing strategic legal advice, legal risk management and transaction support to the structured Rates and Markets Treasury businesses in North America and Latin America (the Covered Business). Support the Covered Business on business strategy and governance by partnering with business seniors, product development teams, other Control Function partners and Operations & Technology teams on projects from business development and enhancements in the client experience to process improvements and regulatory, compliance and business re-engineering projects driven by regulatory change. Maintain detailed knowledge of laws and regulations applicable to the Covered Business; identify risk mitigation solutions and influence decision-making by providing expert counsel and leadership; mentor junior lawyers (including those not located in NY). Establish trusted advisor relationships within Legal, the relevant businesses and other functional partners such as Risk and Compliance; develop an internal network across functions and countries; operate autonomously with direct accountability for delivery of legal services within the Legal function’s mission and objectives. Lead and participate in independent analysis of complex legal issues, present risk-mitigated recommendations to senior stakeholders, and manage high-pressure scenarios. Development Value
This is an exciting opportunity for a senior lawyer with experience in derivatives and securities financing to work in a dynamic and evolving area on novel, complex transactions with the Covered Business. The role sits within a wider Legal team supporting flow and structured products globally and offers opportunities for development alongside other senior lawyers within the team. Person Specification
Knowledge/Experience
Preference for 8 to 10 years post-qualification experience in finance, restructuring or derivatives and securities financing, ideally at a top-tier US law firm or equivalent financial institution; experience leading large, complex or novel bespoke structured transactions is useful. Knowledge of regulations and law for flow and bespoke derivatives and securities financing transactions. Some knowledge of flow and bespoke derivatives products, complex financing arrangements (including TRS, repo and securities lending under an ISDA), and basic understanding of credit derivatives and risk mitigation products. Skills
Excellent technical skills and analytical ability. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Attention to detail. ------------------------------------------------------ Job Family Group:
Legal ------------------------------------------------------ Job Family:
Legal - Product ------------------------------------------------------ Time Type:
Full time ------------------------------------------------------ Primary Location:
New York, New York, United States ------------------------------------------------------ Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
$170,000.00 - $300,000.00 In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include 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. ------------------------------------------------------ Most Relevant Skills Please see the requirements listed above. ------------------------------------------------------ Other Relevant Skills For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter. ------------------------------------------------------ Anticipated Posting Close Date: Oct 21, 2025 ------------------------------------------------------ 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. 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.
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To provide legal advisory support to the Rates and Markets Treasury businesses within Markets business. Job Background/context
The Markets Legal Department is a global team organized around product groups and associated business lines. The Markets Business provides world-class products and financing solutions for corporations, governments, and institutional investors through Citi’s market leading underwriting, sales and trading, and distribution capabilities. A key part of the coverage of this critical and core Citi global business is centered within the Markets Legal Team. Comprising around approximately 330 permanent legal staff located across different parts of the world, the Markets Legal team working in tandem with global and country cluster legal colleagues, provides a wide range of services, support and advice to multiple global and country Markets business and related functional areas, including general advice, transaction negotiation, document drafting and execution, as well as oversight of regulatory developments and requirements. The Markets business areas covered include the core product groups of Equities, Rates, Markets Treasury, FX, Global Spread Products and Commodities. In addition, the Markets Legal Team provides advice and support to product, legal and functional colleagues and to Citi’s governance forums and entity management with respect to different global booking vehicles. The role resides within the Rates and Markets Treasury Legal team. The role holder will be one of the senior dedicated coverage lawyer for the structured Rates and Markets Treasury businesses in North America and Latin America. The role holder will be required to have a good knowledge of structured derivatives and securities financing transactions including relevant regulations which may be applicable and entered into by the Rates and Markets Treasury businesses in North America and Latin America. The role holder will also be required to develop and guide junior lawyers on transactions for the businesses the role holder has primary responsibility for. Key Responsibilities
Providing strategic legal advice, legal risk management and transaction support to the structured Rates and Markets Treasury businesses in North America and Latin America (the Covered Business). Support the Covered Business on business strategy and governance by partnering with business seniors, product development teams, other Control Function partners and Operations & Technology teams on projects from business development and enhancements in the client experience to process improvements and regulatory, compliance and business re-engineering projects driven by regulatory change. Maintain detailed knowledge of laws and regulations applicable to the Covered Business; identify risk mitigation solutions and influence decision-making by providing expert counsel and leadership; mentor junior lawyers (including those not located in NY). Establish trusted advisor relationships within Legal, the relevant businesses and other functional partners such as Risk and Compliance; develop an internal network across functions and countries; operate autonomously with direct accountability for delivery of legal services within the Legal function’s mission and objectives. Lead and participate in independent analysis of complex legal issues, present risk-mitigated recommendations to senior stakeholders, and manage high-pressure scenarios. Development Value
This is an exciting opportunity for a senior lawyer with experience in derivatives and securities financing to work in a dynamic and evolving area on novel, complex transactions with the Covered Business. The role sits within a wider Legal team supporting flow and structured products globally and offers opportunities for development alongside other senior lawyers within the team. Person Specification
Knowledge/Experience
Preference for 8 to 10 years post-qualification experience in finance, restructuring or derivatives and securities financing, ideally at a top-tier US law firm or equivalent financial institution; experience leading large, complex or novel bespoke structured transactions is useful. Knowledge of regulations and law for flow and bespoke derivatives and securities financing transactions. Some knowledge of flow and bespoke derivatives products, complex financing arrangements (including TRS, repo and securities lending under an ISDA), and basic understanding of credit derivatives and risk mitigation products. Skills
Excellent technical skills and analytical ability. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Attention to detail. ------------------------------------------------------ Job Family Group:
Legal ------------------------------------------------------ Job Family:
Legal - Product ------------------------------------------------------ Time Type:
Full time ------------------------------------------------------ Primary Location:
New York, New York, United States ------------------------------------------------------ Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
$170,000.00 - $300,000.00 In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include 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. ------------------------------------------------------ Most Relevant Skills Please see the requirements listed above. ------------------------------------------------------ Other Relevant Skills For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter. ------------------------------------------------------ Anticipated Posting Close Date: Oct 21, 2025 ------------------------------------------------------ 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. 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.
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