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Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution? Then bring your skills in analysis, negotiation and transaction management to Citi’s Export Agency Finance 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. This is an opportunity for a qualified lawyer to join a fast-paced and growth-focused business in a client-facing role with responsibility to lead transactions and coordinate the documentation process. The successful candidate will play a key role in the implementation of the EAF growth plan and benefit from broad global exposure across different industries and geographies, with the experience of working in a multi-cultural environment.
Job Responsibility:
Draft mandate documents at the inception of transactions and negotiate alongside transactors
Oversee the process for appointing external legal counsel, including drafting RfPs, establishing the scope of work for transactions and coordinating the formal engagement of counsel
Work closely with internal Legal & external counsels to lead the negotiation of deal documentation, coordinate and lead meetings and calls and manage the transaction process from original mandate through to execution
Ensure adherence to Citi’s policies and procedures, driving a consistency of approach globally, and liaise with Risk and other stakeholders to obtain internal approvals when documentation deviates from Policy
Provide support in review of Official Agency guarantees and insurance policies in line with regulatory requirements
Supervise deal closing and booking procedures
Ongoing transaction support as required for waivers and amendments and general contractual interpretation and guidance
Requirements:
Qualified lawyer (England and Wales)
At least three years’ experience working in private practice or in an in-house counsel position
Legal qualification with significant track record in structuring and execution of loans
Knowledge of procedures and practices of export credit agencies and ability to execute export finance transactions
Strong legal and commercial acumen and strong negotiation skills
Track record of managing ECA transactions and working in a high performing, geographically distributed team
Proactive mindset
Vision, capability and energy to devise and implement strategic initiatives
Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to partner with key stakeholders and senior management
Superior organizational skills and experience in working with a multi-cultural team environment
What we offer:
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
Hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week)
Competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed)