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A typical day in Citi Cyber Security involves monitoring network activity for suspicious behavior, investigating potential incidents, and responding to security alerts. Team members often collaborate with IT, risk management, and business units to assess vulnerabilities and implement mitigation strategies. Regular responsibilities might include running security audits, reviewing access controls, and participating in incident response drills. The work environment is fast-paced and dynamic, requiring both individual focus and frequent teamwork to address evolving threats. This variety provides significant opportunities to deepen expertise and progress into leadership or specialized technical roles over time.

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A Citi Cyber Security job involves protecting the bank’s systems, data, and networks from cyber threats. Professionals in this role work on risk assessments, threat detection, incident response, and security compliance to ensure financial data remains secure. They collaborate with teams to implement security measures, address vulnerabilities, and maintain regulatory standards. The job requires expertise in cybersecurity frameworks, tools, and best practices to safeguard Citi’s infrastructure against evolving threats.

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Senior Counsel, Cybersecurity Legal - Senior Vice President

Citigroup, Inc.

New York, NY • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 7 days ago

Citibank rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 177 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

39th of 170 rated banks

Job description

Citi is looking for a Senior Counsel, Cybersecurity Legal to join a high-impact global team at the forefront of one of the most consequential legal domains in financial services today. In this Senior Vice President-level role, you will serve as a trusted legal advisor on cybersecurity, information security, AI governance, and emerging technology regulation, directly shaping how Citi navigates a rapidly evolving legal and regulatory landscape. This is a critical role with global scope, partnering closely with business, technology, and risk functions to deliver pragmatic, commercially grounded legal counsel.
Responsibilities
  • Advise cybersecurity and information security stakeholders on all aspects of incident prevention and response, including customer and regulatory notifications, contractual obligations, and legal risk mitigation strategies.
  • Counsel Citi's Cybersecurity Fusion Center and business lines on legal risks across the cyber and information security program, including incident response strategies, incident investigations, and regulatory compliance matters.
  • Track existing and proposed cybersecurity rules and regulations across global and U.S. federal and state jurisdictions, providing legal interpretations that inform and shape Citi's compliance strategy.
  • Advise on emerging technologies, including frontier AI, generative and agentic AI use cases, and post-quantum cryptography, from a cybersecurity legal perspective, contributing to the organization's readiness for next-generation security challenges.
  • Advise on the development and implementation of information security governance frameworks, and update cybersecurity policies, playbooks, and frameworks as needed.
  • Draft and deliver cybersecurity presentations, exercises, and training sessions, and lead tabletop simulations that strengthen Citi's institutional readiness for information security events.

Required Qualifications & Skills
  • At least 5-7 years of relevant legal experience, preferably four years of which should be related to advising clients on cybersecurity issues or supporting an information security team. Exceptional candidates with the necessary skill set may be eligible to be considered for the role, regardless of their level of experience.
  • Juris Doctorate or equivalent law degree, with a bar license in good standing.
  • Deep knowledge of cybersecurity legal frameworks, including incident response, breach notification requirements, and information security regulation across multiple jurisdictions.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-party legal matters and translate regulatory complexity into clear, actionable guidance for senior business stakeholders.
  • Strong communication and negotiation skills, with a track record of building trusted relationships across legal, business, and technology functions.
  • Sound legal judgment in fast-paced, high-stakes environments, with the ability to balance legal risk and business practicality.
  • Leadership capability, including the ability to set direction, hold others accountable, and supervise legal work across teams.

Beneficial Skills & Qualifications
  • Familiarity with AI governance frameworks, frontier AI risk considerations, or the legal and regulatory treatment of generative and agentic AI systems.
  • Exposure to post-quantum cryptography concepts and the evolving legal implications for financial institutions.
  • Experience engaging with law enforcement, government agencies, or regulators in the context of cyber or information security incidents.

What We Offer
Joining Citi's Cybersecurity Legal team means working at the intersection of law, technology, and global finance - on issues that matter to the institution, its clients, and the broader financial system. You will have the platform, the reach, and the mandate to do consequential legal work at scale.
  • A senior role with genuine strategic influence, advising on some of the most complex and fast-moving legal issues in financial services today.
  • Global scope and cross-jurisdictional exposure, working across legal, technology, risk, and business teams in a truly international environment.
  • A hybrid working model offering 3 days in the office and 2 days working remotely each week, supporting both professional connection and personal flexibility.
  • Access to Citi's global legal network, with opportunities to collaborate with peers across practice areas, geographies, and business lines.
  • Continuous professional development, with exposure to emerging areas of law including AI regulation, post-quantum security, and evolving global cyber frameworks.
  • Competitive compensation and financial wellbeing support reflective of a Senior Vice President-level position at a leading global financial institution.
  • A performance-driven environment where your legal judgment shapes real business and institutional outcomes.

Apply now to bring your cybersecurity legal expertise to a global team where your counsel will directly shape how Citi operates at the frontier of law, technology, and risk.
Job Family Group:
Legal
Job Family:
Legal - Enterprise
Time Type:
Full time
Primary Location:
New York New York United States
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
$211,280.00 - $316,920.00
In addition to salary, Citi's offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.
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Anticipated Posting Close Date:
Aug 07, 2026
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We use automated processing, including artificial intelligence, for our legitimate business interests (or our reasonable and appropriate business purposes) to identify and align the candidate's skills and abilities with a specific job opening. Additionally, if you so choose, or consent, we can match your skills and abilities to other suitable roles at Citi.
Importantly, all our hiring processes and decisions, including determining your suitability for a role, are conducted, checked, and decided by individuals. Our automated processing and AI do not involve relying on automatic or autonomous decision-making. Please refer to any Jurisdictional Considerations, with specific provisions for your country (where relevant) for further details.
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We live in an increasingly complex world. Companies these days are either born global or are going global at record speed. Business and geopolitics are forging an entirely new dynamic and consumers now expect financial services to be a seamless part of their digital lives. Citi is a bank that’s uniquely positioned for this moment. Through our vast global network and our on-the-ground expertise, we can connect the dots, anticipate change and empathize the needs of our clients and customers in ways that other banks simply cannot. Citi's mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress. We have set expectations for how we must act to bring our mission to life. These expectations are at the heart of our Leadership Principles – we take ownership, we deliver with pride and we succeed together.

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Headquarters location

New York City, NY, US

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