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Lawyer Finance Group Manager
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The Lawyer Finance Group Manager is accountable for management of complex/critical/large professional disciplinary areas. Leads and directs a team of professionals. Requires a comprehensive understanding of multiple areas within a function and how they interact in order to achieve the objectives of the function. Applies in-depth understanding of the business impact of technical contributions. Strong commercial awareness is a necessity. Generally accountable for delivery of a full range of services to one or more businesses/ geographic regions. Excellent communication skills required in order to negotiate internally, often at a senior level. Some external communication may be necessary. Accountable for the end results of an area. Exercises control over resources, policy formulation and planning. Primarily affects a sub-function. Involved in short- to medium-term planning of actions and resources for own area. Full management responsibility of a team or multiple teams, including management of people, budget and planning, to include performance evaluation, compensation, hiring, disciplinary actions and terminations and budget approval. **Responsibilities:** + The position supports the Law Firm Group business within the Private Bank by specializing in the delivery of structured loan products.The Structured Lending business within the Law Firm Group markets and underwrites a broad range of credit products targeted toward law firms and their partners.The structured loan product is the basis for establishing an on-going relationship with lawyers and law firms, and complements the other origination efforts undertaken by Banker team. Review credit request for new standard/program loans for compliance with product program and core credit policies. + Underwrite and structure loans within established risk acceptance criteria, demonstrating appropriate risk-return characteristics. + Negotiate documentation, including obtaining external counsel opinion. Ensure execution of transactions in accordance to agreed documents. + Maintain high level of unit productivity by ensuring timely turnaround. + Provide on-going reporting and assessment of the credit quality and economic performance of the portfolio.Be completely familiar with the bank's Core Credit Policies and regulatory requirements so that we always remain in full compliance with regulatory requirements. + Possess top tier leadership skills which will be recognized by both seniors and juniors as the standard to be replicated. Must have strong mentoring skills. + 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. **Qualifications:** + Extensive experience + Product knowledge - Full understanding of lending products (lines, loans, and letters of credit), interest rate protection products, foreign exchange, leasing, and cash management + Credit analysis and structuring knowledge **Education:** + Bachelor's/University degree, Master's degree preferred ----- Grade :All Job Level - All Job FunctionsAll Job Level - All Job Functions - GB ----- Time Type :Full time ----- Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Minority/Female/Veteran/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. Citigroup Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Citi") invite all qualified interested applicants to apply for career opportunities. If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity CLICK HERE at . To view the "EEO is the Law" poster CLICK HERE at . To view the EEO is the Law Supplement CLICK HERE at . To view the EEO Policy Statement CLICK HERE at . To view the Pay Transparency Posting CLICK HERE at . Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Minority/Female/Veteran/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.