Banking Business Selection & Conflicts –Senior Vice President

• Conduct in-depth due diligence on potential transactions, analyzing both qualitative and quantitative data to identify and assess potential conflicts of interest and franchise sensitivities
• Partner directly with deal teams to understand industry dynamics and the specifics of each opportunity, ensuring a comprehensive picture is developed and any franchise risks are identified
• Determine what transactions need to undergo heightened review and elevate to broader team
• Act in a fair and impartial manner avoiding client, regional and franchise bias
• Prepare and present clear, concise materials for business leaders, documenting key discussions and decisions to ensure a clear audit trail
• Facilitate the end-to-end business selection and conflict review process, coordinating with stakeholders in Banking, Legal, Compliance, and Risk to drive consistent and transparent decision-making
• Participate in and contribute to high-level discussions involving senior deal team members, franchise heads, and leaders from control functions
• Ensure client discussions and final documentation align with the decisions and stipulations set forth by the Business Selection & Transactional Conflicts team
• Assist with the strategic enhancement of the OPUS system, Citi's core conflict clearance module
• Collaborate closely with the global team to gather requirements and conceptualize system enhancements that address business needs
• Partner with technology teams to drive the implementation of system changes, from design and testing through to deployment
• Champion the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a critical component of the platform's evolution, focusing on solutions that significantly increase process efficiency and elevate the user experience

• Extensive experience in banking, finance, law or a related field with significant exposure to M&A
• Deep familiarity with a range of corporate and investment banking products, services, and transaction types
• Proactive, commercially minded, and possess exceptional business judgment with a keen eye for detail
• Strong ability to synthesize complex information, perform qualitative and quantitative analysis, and distill key issues
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the polish and credibility to engage effectively with senior leadership
• Ability to help drive change to business practices by working effectively across multiple businesses and geographies
• Expert ability to manage tasks efficiently and accurately
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• In-depth understanding of financial markets and concepts, banking operations, and regulatory requirements
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and data analysis tools
• Commitment to maintaining data accuracy, confidentiality, and ethical standards
• Bachelor's/University degree or equivalent experience in finance, economics, business administration, or a related field
• A JD candidate must have a law degree from a top-tier accredited law school, be admitted to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction, have at least 1-2 years of comprehensive experience specializing in general corporate law, with emphasis on M&A transactional work in a corporate or law firm environment
• Master's degree preferred

Master's degree preferred