Senior Lead Counsel 1 - Regulatory - SVP

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Director and Senior Lead Counsel, U.S. Bank Regulatory Legal Group - C15

Citi’s Legal Department is hiring an experienced bank regulatory lawyer as senior attorney (C-15 – Director level) in its U.S. Bank Regulatory Legal Group.  Citi is proud to have more than 200 years of experience providing banking products and services to its clients through its unique global network across more than 180 countries.  Our global network is uniquely positioned for a world of complexity. 

The Bank Regulatory Legal Group is a key team of attorneys for a highly regulated but also innovative banking organization that is a trusted partner for our clients.  Attorneys in the group advise on a broad range of U.S. federal banking laws and regulations, primarily the National Bank Act, Federal Reserve Act, the Bank Merger Act, and the Bank Holding Company Act as well as the Federal Reserve’s Regulations K, O, W, and Y in connection with Citi’s activities, transactions and investments. The group’s internal clients span the enterprise globally and include all lines of business and corporate functions, including but not limited to, Risk, Finance, and Compliance.  We are seeking a pragmatic and talented senior lawyer who can operate effectively in an in-house lawyer role for a large, complex global banking organization with nearly 2,000 employees in the Legal Department and more than 200,000 employees worldwide.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide Citi’s lines of businesses and functions with timely and actionable legal counsel and advice, including in connection with: Citi’s acquisitions, divestitures and internal reorganizations; and proposals for new or updated products and services.
• Advise functions (Risk, Compliance, Finance) on U.S. bank regulatory legal issues affecting their areas of responsibilities. 
• Work closely with business line lawyers, country counsel, and lawyers who cover functions.
• Prepare or oversee preparation of regulatory applications and notices, including those required under U.S. bank regulations, such as OCC Part 7 notices, Bank Merger Act applications and notices required under the Federal Reserve’s Regulation K. 
• Stay abreast of changing laws, regulations, and industry trends that impact Citi.

Qualifications Needed:

• 10-15+ years of relevant experience providing legal advice at US GSIB, law firm, or Federal Reserve, FDIC or OCC.

• Deep and broad experience providing legal advice on broad-based and complex core bank regulatory legal issues, such as the National Bank Act, legal lending limits, the Federal Reserve Act and the Bank Holding Company Act and the Federal Reserve’s Regulations K, O, R, W, and Y. 
• Experience with international banking organization and Subpart A of Regulation K as well as global custody issues is especially relevant.
• Experience preparing and overseeing preparation of regulatory applications and notices for the Federal Reserve, OCC, and/or FDIC.
• Knowledge of U.S. bank regulatory reporting requirements, resolution planning requirements and the Volcker Rule preferred. 

Skills Needed to Succeed

• Experience partnering with and advising business stakeholders and functional partners and interfacing with senior leaders, including senior leaders in the Legal Department.
• Frequently involved with a variety of broad-based and complex issues

• Demonstrated ability to think strategically, problem solve, and exercise judgment.
• Negotiates, coordinates, and monitors management of complex issues with senior leaders inside and outside the Legal Department to advise and influence strategy, and makes key decisions within area of responsibility, escalating where necessary.
• High degree of responsibility and accountability.
• Bar license to practice law in good standing.

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Job Family Group:

Legal

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Job Family:

Legal - Enterprise

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Time Type:

Full time

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Primary Location:

New York New York United States

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Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

$211,280.00 - $316,920.00

In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, 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.

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Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

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Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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Anticipated Posting Close Date:

Aug 14, 2025

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