Legal Support Officer

Citi is a global financial services company, and they are seeking a Legal Support Officer to enhance their Compliance Risk programs. The role involves conducting legal research, analyzing compliance issues, and providing support for Citi's legal operations, including litigation and contract administration.ResponsibilitiesParticipate in the design, development, delivery and maintenance of best-in-class Compliance Risk programs, policies, and practices for Legal RROConduct independent research and analyze legal matters applying knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations relevant to financial institutions to support identification of solutions, recommend strategies, and assess risks when business decisions are made, with particular consideration for the firm’s reputation and safeguarding Citi, its clients, and assetsApply in-depth understanding of how associated risks differ depending on products and documentation envisaged in relevant jurisdictions and provide advice to the Risk function and business partners accordinglyAnalyze comparative data and prepare regional and global reports related to compliance risk assessments and monitoring of compliance-related issues; support internal and external peers to gather information, and work closely with the team’s management to determine legal solutionsIdentify and address potential risk, and investigating and assist in responses to compliance risk issuesMaintain detailed records and documentation of compliance operationsKeep abreast of regulatory changes, new regulations, and internal policy changes to further identify new key risk areasProvide support for Citi’s legal operations such as litigation, discovery and settlements, as well as negotiations and contract administrationsExecute, review, process, and track legal documentationsLiaise with different control and functional businesses in executing legal programs and projects to achieve improved, coordinated and efficient legal processes and solutionsSkillsRequires a Master's degree, or foreign equivalent in Finance, Risk Management, or related field1 year of experience as a Risk Report Analyst or related position assisting in creating solutions and recommendations in support of compliance risk management and/or legal operations in a global financial services institutionPreparing regulatory deliverables and reporting in order to ensure adherence to laws/regulationsPerforming risk identification and assessment, ensuring the provision of timely solutions and escalating issues as necessary to managementSupporting audits, performing stress testing and reporting on control effectivenessResearching and analyzing key documentation to ensure any risks and compliance breaches are properly investigated and addressedCommunicating with stakeholders and senior management on risk insight, compliance breaches and the implementation of solutionsDrafting and delivering comprehensive, time-sensitive reports to regulators and senior managementCollecting, managing, and reporting on data to ensure regulatory obligations are metInvestigating and resolving issues in a timely manner to ensure compliance, including identifying gaps and recommending corrective actionsBenefitsMedical, dental & vision coverage401(k)Life, accident, and disability insuranceWellness programsPaid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidaysCompany OverviewCiti's mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress. It was founded in 1812, and is headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.citi.com.Company H1B SponsorshipCiti has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1386 in 2025, 849 in 2024, 1375 in 2023, 1117 in 2022, 876 in 2021, 901 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.



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