Vice President, Markets Fixed Income Asia Legal (Hybrid)

About the role

Citi is hiring a Vice President, Lead Counsel for its Markets Fixed Income Asia Legal team, based in Singapore and working in a hybrid arrangement. The team is a specialized product legal group spread across Singapore, Hong Kong and Mumbai, covering legal advice and documentation for a wide range of asset classes and product wrappers such as over-the-counter derivatives, bonds, structured notes, securitization and real-estate-backed loans. The role reports directly to a senior member of the team and covers the full scope of the team, including legal and regulatory advice, litigation management and regulatory/policy interpretation.

Key responsibilities

• Support Markets and sales and trading businesses with product structuring for large episodic trades and advise on flow trades
• Advise on and manage multi-jurisdictional regulatory requirements and client document negotiations
• Manage and prioritize key jurisdictions and key clients, which may include crypto-currency and digital-related matters
• Assist on bank programs and structures that may incorporate environmental sustainability elements
• Advise on product development and structures addressing capital adequacy and risk-weighted asset requirements
• Take part in industry-based initiatives and collaborate with colleagues across Citi

Required profile

• 8 years of relevant work experience
• Experience in a law firm or financial institution
• LLB or JD degree
• Ability to engage with and manage senior business management representatives
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills; able to work independently and across regions

Required skills

• Rates, Markets Treasury, foreign exchange and credit derivatives product knowledge
• Financial regulatory experience
• Ability to assess issues against the wider regulatory and compliance framework

The role is full time. Citi offers paid parental leave, learning and development resources and volunteer opportunities.