Director – HR Legal (Compensation and Benefits)

The Director – HR Legal (Compensation and Benefits) is a senior legal advisor within Citi’s Employment Legal team responsible for providing strategic guidance on U.S. health and welfare plans, tax‑qualified retirement plans, executive compensation programs, ERISA fiduciary rules, and broader compensation and benefits matters across Citi.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on all legal aspects of Citi’s U.S. health and welfare plans, tax‑qualified retirement plans, incentive and executive compensation programs, and other employee benefit arrangements.
• Interpret and apply ERISA (including fiduciary rules), the tax code, and related regulations to Citi’s compensation, benefits, and pension‑asset‑related business activities.
• Support and advise HR teams on plan design, administration, plan governance, disclosures and compliance with employment‑adjacent laws.
• Partner with business units—including institutional broker/dealer, wealth management, and corporate banking—on transactions and activities involving pension assets.
• Advise on legal developments, regulatory examinations, and the impact of emerging rules on compensation and benefits programs.
• Collaborate closely with Risk, Compliance, Internal Audit, and Employment Law teams to ensure coordinated management of legal, regulatory, and reputational risk.
• Manage complex issues by providing strategic recommendations, negotiating with stakeholders, and engaging with external counsel where appropriate.
• Participate in M&A‑related benefits and compensation workstreams, including due diligence and integration matters.
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations, and safeguarding Citi’s reputation and assets.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of relevant experience in compensation, benefits, and ERISA matters, with in‑house financial services experience preferred.
• Deep knowledge of laws and regulations governing health and welfare benefits, executive compensation, retirement plans, and ERISA fiduciary requirements.
• Strong leadership, analytical, advisory, communication, and relationship‑management skills, with proven ability to handle complex assignments in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience working with regulators and managing regulatory interactions is a plus.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree and bar admission in good standing.

Benefits & Compensation

Primary Location: New York, NY, United States
Time Type: Full time
Salary Range: $170,000.00 – $300,000.00
In addition to salary, Citi provides discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life, accident, and disability insurance, wellness programs, paid time off (vacation, sick leave, paid holidays), and other competitive employee benefits.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. 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, please review Accessibility at Citi and view Citi’s EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.

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