Senior Vice President, Legal - Managed investments, Mutual funds, and Insurance
Citigroup
- Singapore
- Permanent
- Full-time
- We believe all parents deserve time to adjust to parenthood and bond with the newest members of their families. That is why in early 2020 we began rolling out our expanded Paid Parental Leave Policy to include Citi employees around the world.
- We empower our employees to manage their financial well-being and help them plan for the future.
- We have a variety of programs that help employees balance their work and life, including generous paid time off packages.
- Advise the business on Citi Managed Investments (discretionary accounts) and Mutual Funds and other related matters.
- Assist in providing advice to the Insurance business.
- Be a subject matter expert in the legal issues relating to the distribution of offshore mutual funds, (including in the areas of: -subscription agreements, offering documents and distribution agreements, post-investment asset management, dispute resolution, corporate governance. )
- Knowledge of regulations in the funds space is critical.
- Participate in strategic planning and development and contribute to business objectives by utilizing knowledge of industry, laws, and regulations.
- Partner with business/functional line management in recommending, developing, and executing business initiatives within permissible statutory and regulatory frameworks.
- Manage day-to-day legal activities, serving as a subject matter expert in area of responsibility and provide senior advisory services to business partners.
- Negotiate, coordinate and monitor management of complex legal issues and make key decisions within area of responsibility.
- Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency, as well as effectively supervise the activity of others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards.
- Self-motivated, hardworking, and able to work independently as well as in a team. Work with colleagues in North and South Asia clusters, London, and NY
- Must have experience in issues relating to the distribution of various families of funds.
- Must also support the Insurance business on the distribution of insurance products.
- PQE of a minimum of 10 years, up to 20 years
- Minimum 10 years of experience in issues relating to the distribution of various families of funds in Managed investments & Mutual funds.
- Banking experience or experience in a large law firm in advising financial institutions/ financial products including mutual funds/distribution of securities and insurance products.
- Comprehensive knowledge of laws and practices including SFA and FAA
- Proven analytical and organizational skills.
- Consistently demonstrate clear and concise written and verbal communication
- Bar license in good standing to practice law
- Bachelor’s/University degree in Law
- Master’s degree preferred.