Lead Counsel - Regulatory - Vice President

Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution? Then bring your skills in legal, banking regulations and communication to Citi’s Regulatory Requirements and Obligation Team. By Joining Citi, you will become part of a global organization whose mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress. Team/Role Overview The Lead Counsel (Regulatory) is a senior level position responsible for serving as subject matter expert and key legal advisor to business stakeholders, functional partners, and the Legal Management Committee by providing counsel and thought leadership on all aspects of legal matters related to Regulations. The overall objective of this role is to provide legal support, advice, and guidance across Regulations and Citi Businesses and Functions. This role requires a pragmatic, proactive attorney with thorough understanding of Regulations, combined with a solid conceptual / practical grounding in the laws and regulations for the geographies in which we operate as it relates to Regulations. Provides input into strategic decisions, exercising sound legal judgement to develop proactive, risk-appropriate, and commercially business-oriented solutions. This is not a manager role. What you’ll do * Review, assess, and interpret Laws, Rules, and Regulations (LRRs) applicable to Citi, as a financial services provider with a global network of offices (Financial Regulations Inventory) with a regional focus on EMEA & the UK. * Conduct analysis of LRRs (Laws, Rules, Regulations), conduct interpretation, and understand potential applicability to Citi's financial services activities. * Draft plain English summaries of Banking and Consumer Protection laws for inclusion in the Financial Regulations Inventory, as well as summaries of legal obligations for "Tier 1" and "Tier 2" regulations (i.e., LRRs with the most significant franchise-wide impact on Citi). This requires the ability to understand key prudential and consumer regulations applicable to a large, global financial institution operating in numerous jurisdictions in EMEA and the UK, including but not limited to: EU and UK risk-based capital regulations (for example, the EU Capital Requirements Regulation and PRA rules), conduct requirements, and consumer protection regulations (including FCA Handbooks). * Provide legal interpretation and analysis of laws to advise ICRM and first-line business and corporate functions on how such laws apply to Citi, and offer strategic advice regarding the establishment of appropriate controls to promote compliance and risk management. * Prepare reports summarizing the most significant legal and regulatory developments received through Citi's Regulations Management monitoring processes to facilitate Citi's legal risk management processes. * Collaborate on cross-functional projects to optimize Citi's Financial inventory and provide legal guidance regarding inventory content. * Provide advisory support for regulatory change and regulatory inventory activities for Non-financial/Corporate inventories. What we’ll need from you * Juris Doctorate or equivalent law degree * Several years of relevant banking or financial services industry experience, preferably at a globally systemic banking institution (G-SIB) or a law firm providing services to a G-SIB. * Demonstrated ability to analyze issues and develop legal solutions. * Effective communication skills and an ability to build and maintain trusted relationships. * Excellent leadership, interpersonal, organizational, and relationship management skills. * Proven ability to apply sound judgment while managing assignments in a demanding, fast-paced environment. * Qualified to practice law in a relevant jurisdiction. * Bar license in good standing to practice law. What we can offer you By joining Citi Solutions Center Poland, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (currently up to 2 days working at home per week), but also (potentially, subject to final offer) receive a competitive base salary and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits which can include: * Employer paid Defined Contribution Pension Plan contribution of 6% of employee’s pensionable earnings (PPE Program) * Employer paid Private Medical Care Package for employees and Private Medical Care Packages for certain family members available at preferential rates * Employer paid Life Insurance Program for employees and Life Insurance for certain family members available at preferential rates * Employee Assistance Program financed by Employer * Paid Parental Leave Program (maternity and paternity leave; statutory and 2 weeks additional paid paternity leave) * Sport Card for employees subsidised via Social Benefits Fund and Sport Cards for certain family members available at preferential rates * Additional benefits from Company’s Social Benefit Fund, in particular: Holidays Allowance, support for sport and cultural activities, team building events. * Additional day off for volunteering * Cafeteria/ flex benefit – a company benefits system which enables employees to select and purchase benefits offered by a provider and available for employees on the platform. * Opportunity to receive an annual discretionary incentive award * Special offers and discounts for employees * Copy and paste the URL below into a new tab on your web browser to view the Remuneration Regulations extract: * https://tbcdn.talentbrew.com/company/287/cms/v3/docs/policies/RemunerationRegulations-KeyProvisions-CitibankEurope_plc_05012025_A.pdf 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. #LI-MF1 \------------------------------------------------------ ## Job Family Group: Legal \------------------------------------------------------ ## Job Family: Legal - Enterprise \------------------------------------------------------ ## Time Type: Full time \------------------------------------------------------ ## Primary Location Full Time Salary Range: 241 750,00 zł - 411 650,00 zł \------------------------------------------------------ ## Most Relevant Skills Please see the requirements listed above. \------------------------------------------------------ ## Other Relevant Skills For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter. \------------------------------------------------------ ## Automated Processing and AI We use automated processing, including artificial intelligence, for our legitimate business interests (or our reasonable and appropriate business purposes) to identify and align the candidate's skills and abilities with a specific job opening. Additionally, if you so choose, or consent, we can match your skills and abilities to other suitable roles at Citi. Importantly, all our hiring processes and decisions, including determining your suitability for a role, are conducted, checked, and decided by individuals. Our automated processing and AI do not involve relying on automatic or autonomous decision-making. Please refer to any Jurisdictional Considerations, with specific provisions for your country (where relevant) for further details. \------------------------------------------------------ This job opening is for an existing job vacancy. \------------------------------------------------------ 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. 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