all private banking products and services, collaborating with other Citizens legal subject matters experts. The vision for the role is to grow to be the go-to trusted legal adviser for all Private Bank business initiatives. Job Location: This position location may be based in any Citizens corporate office location with preference for New York, New York, Westwood, MA or Boston, MA offices due to their large Private Bank footprints.
Alternative work arrangements are permitted with prior approval. Limited travel. Primary Responsibilities: Trusted advisor on Private Bank customer-facing products, including Mortgage, Home Equity, partner financing, commercial lending, wealth and deposits initiatives.
Work closely with management, functional partners and legal colleagues on new initiatives, problem solving and escalated customer issues. Monitor changes to legal and regulatory landscape and research, analyze and provide sound legal advice on legal and compliance matters related to existing and evolving financial products and services.
Serve as trusted advisor to business, Risk, Compliance and other functional partners on initiatives, strategic planning, contract interpretation/negotiation, internal audit and regulatory exam support and dispute resolution. Manage external counsel when approved to support a particular project. Qualifications: JD or equivalent, strong academic credentials
and admission to at least one U. S. bar required. 7 years of law firm or in-house experience.
Familiarity with banking products supporting high net worth customers, including consumer and commercial lending products, deposits and/or investments. Familiarity with mortgage, HELOC and commercial real estate secured transactions. Familiarity with the consumer banking regulatory framework such as ECOA, FCRA, TILA/Regulation Z, E-Sign, UDAAP and secured transactions under the UCC. Familiarity with bank branch operations matters. Ideal Candidates Would Possess: The perseverance and patience necessary to work through ambiguity and see a matter through to completion.
The ability to see past the immediate question and understand the broader implications and wider strategy. The ability to think tactically to get to the best result for all parties. A proven ability to comfortably operate in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment and versatility to capably handle a wide-ranging assortment of legal matters. The confidence to critically examine the status quo as appropriate, bring fresh and innovative thinking and be outspoken, when necessary, coupled with strong communication skills. Ability to work as a highly collaborative team player with a positive attitude, growth mindset, good sense of humor and ability to stay calm when the pressure is on.
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