Job Description

Join Citi's Legal Regulatory Requirements and Obligation (RRO) team in London! We are looking for a self-starter who can review and analyze regulations across UK and Europe and oversee their impact on Citi businesses and functions.
The successful candidate will serve as a Regulation Identification Lead within Legal RRO group. A key aspect of the role will be to drive the implementation of the Citi Regulations Management program within the UK and Jersey. The program is an end-to-end regulations management program and consists of three core modules, including regulatory change, regulatory inventory, and regulatory mapping. The successful candidate will be responsible for the regulatory change (Identification) module. The candidate will be implementing internal strategies, policies, procedures, processes, and programs to prevent violations of law, rule, or regulation and design and deliver a regulations management Identification program that lays the foundation for regulatory compliance risk management across Citi. In addition, engages with the Legal Advisory and ICRM product and function coverage teams, to partner to develop and apply Regulations Management program solutions that meet business and customer needs in a manner consistent with the Citi program framework.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a team with regional and global footprint in a global banking environment. The role will give the candidate the opportunity to expand knowledge of EU and UK financial services regulations and make a significant contribution to key deliverables of the team.
What you'll do:

• Participating in the design, development, delivery and maintenance of best-in-class Regulation Identification program, policies, and practices for Legal RRO.
• Horizon scanning of UK and Jersey financial regulators through a third-party platform (CUBE) as well other sources to identify regulatory updates and regulatory developments which will be applicable to Citi.
• Analyzing and scoping the impact of new and complex regulatory developments across senior function/business/product, including cross-border impact.
• Partnering with Citi Legal Advisory and ICRM colleagues in preparing and presenting of regulatory analysis for new, large, and complex regulations to support Citi's businesses and functions in implementing these regulations.
• Analyzing the jurisdictional regulatory profile on the third-party platform ensuring that it timely captures all relevant regulatory updates for the UK and Jersey regulators.
• Reviewing and drafting regulations summaries for in scope Laws, Rules, and Regulations.
• Processing of regulatory changes on time and in accordance with the Citi's Regulation Management Program requirements and assigning of these changes to in scope businesses and functions.
• Partnering with other Identification Leads across Europe ensuring consistent delivery of the program and identification and delivery of enhancements required for the identification processes and tools.
• Partnering with other ICRM teams and global functions, including Legal, Risk, Operations and Technology, and Finance to prevent and detect non-compliance issues and promote a culture of compliance.
• Participating in, as appropriate, various internal assurance processes, e.g., Regional Enterprise wide and Horizontal risk assessments, self-assessment, internal audit, or compliance assurance reviews.
• Additional duties as assigned.

What we'll need from you:
Experience in compliance, legal or another control-related function in a financial services firm, regulatory organization, or legal/consulting firm.
Knowledge of Compliance laws, rules, regulations, risks, and typologies.
Must be a self-starter, flexible, innovative, and adaptive.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively and with people at all levels of the organization.
Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong presentation skills with the ability to articulate complex problems and solutions through concise and clear messaging.
Ability to works collaboratively and independently; ability to navigate a complex organization.
Advanced analytical skills.
Can exercise independence of judgement and autonomy.
Excellent project management and organizational skills and capability to manage multiple projects at one time.
Proficient in MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Demonstrated knowledge in area of focus (EU and UK financial services regulation).
Education:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relative (Legal, Finance) field.
• Advanced degree a plus.

Qualifications:

• Relevant industry experience, preferably with some experience working in an in-house legal role within financial services
• Ability to manage complex documentation with organization and detail
• Must possess excellent interpersonal and project management skills, as well as the ability to interact and communicate effectively with Senior management
• Proficient in Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook
• In-depth knowledge of legal customs and practices
• Knowledge and understanding of the financial services industry

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 London, 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.

Sounds like Citi has everything you need? Then apply to discover the true extent of your capabilities.
Candidates proficient in any other European languages (e.g., French, Spanish, German, Nordics) could be ideal for this role.
Job Family Group: Legal
Job Family: Legal Professionals
Time Type: Full time
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