Investment Solutions - EMEA Head of Business Risk Citi's Wealth business serves the needs of clients across the entire wealth spectrum. It has been created by combining the Wealth Management businesses across Citi Global Consumer Bank and Citi Private Bank. It serves over 500,000 clients through its global footprint in Asia, EMEA, Mexico, and North America. Wealth delivers a wide range of products and services covering capital markets, managed investments, portfolio management, trust and estate planning, investment finance and banking. By building on the strengths and capabilities across Citi, we intend to transform the way we serve clients across the wealth spectrum, delivering the full range of high tech and high touch capabilities Citi can offer, and ultimately help them achieve their goals. Investments Business Risk is responsible for managing a holistic and integrated approach to Business risks across the Investments team. Business Risk Director for Program Management will help ensure a continuous improvement mindset and high levels of operating risk discipline including risk planning, operating routines, and broadly the identification of risks, assessing risks, and designing effective mitigation plans for Investment Solutions. Responsibilities Senior business leader who will help lead and coordinate an integrated approach to manage, coordinate, measure and mitigate operating risks across the Investments businesses. Independent Contributor who can build and scale a function to address evolving business needs. Actively engaged in industry activities and trends including regulatory focus areas to help ensure business in proactively engaged. Design/evaluate/implement business routines ensure proactive assessment, discussion and action aligned with operating routines. Partner with risk and control professionals to ensure governance routines are effective and aligned with all aspects of risk and strategy. Supporting the Investments Leadership team and their specific organizations with assessment of operational, compliance and reputational risks and the design of effective controls to support business growth and expansion agenda. Lead quantitative and qualitative assessments of significance and likelihood of risks in key global investment processes around client suitability, transaction related controls and compliance with policies and applicable global/ local regulations. Take an end to end view to drive greater integration and simplification and automation of controls to accelerate the path to scale across Investment Solutions globally. Effectively partner with appropriate stakeholders to strengthen their ability to make data driven impactful decisions, policy / process improvements, and structure and operationalize controls. Proactively identify opportunities to improve risk management effectiveness and client experience, while identifying and developing plans to mitigate emerging risks and issues. Support the harmonization, enhancement, and greater integration of Wealth policies, standards, procedures, leading appropriate levels of alignment across client segments/ productDevelop and drive credible plans to identify root causes and remediate issues/ regulatory findings, working with cross functional leaders across Wealth. Support enhancements to the Material Risk Inventory process for operational, compliance and development of non financial stress testing scenarios. Enable the redesign of Investment Solutions Controls toward shared capabilities teams. Attract and retain top talent, building a strongly engaged team. Lead significant Investment control related regulatory interactions globally, including items related to. Drive robust data driven process to proactively prepare for on internal audit, risk / compliance reviews and regulatory exams in Investment Solutions, as needed. Significant Leadership Team interactions and Governance Committee presentations. Foster effective partnerships with internal Control Functions and external constituencies, including regulators, community and advocacy groups, and industry/trade associations. Maintain processes for appropriate management and escalation of issues Qualifications Bachelor's degree required. Relevant advanced qualifications (e.g., MBA, CFA) preferred. Extensive leadership experience in large global financial firms. Deep global risk assessment and mitigation leadership experience across financial services. Core understanding of financial services regulation, specifically for investment products in local markets FCA Regulations, MiFID, etc. (UK, Lux, Switzerland and UAE). Proven ability to demonstrate a growth mindset and achieve results in challenging situations. Track record of operating successfully in a complex and highly regulated business environment. Demonstrated ability to drive customer journey improvements with enhanced controls. Ability to manage a global team, motivating and engaging senior control professionals. Experience driving results through influence / thought leadership and a structured approach across cross functional teams. Knowledge of best practices in Operational Risk, Compliance, Credit and Financial Operations. Advanced analytical ability, asks insightful questions, break analytical challenges into workable components and draws meaningful conclusions. Well versed in breaking down complex matters into core issues and root causes that can be more readily addressed. Consistently reads different situations accurately and takes appropriate action to gain senior client commitment. Articulates clearly how risk technology supports our business, as well as the issues due to gaps between the current technology and known business requirements. 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 review Accessibility at Citi. View Citi's EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.
Jan 30, 2026
Full time
Investment Solutions - EMEA Head of Business Risk Citi's Wealth business serves the needs of clients across the entire wealth spectrum. It has been created by combining the Wealth Management businesses across Citi Global Consumer Bank and Citi Private Bank. It serves over 500,000 clients through its global footprint in Asia, EMEA, Mexico, and North America. Wealth delivers a wide range of products and services covering capital markets, managed investments, portfolio management, trust and estate planning, investment finance and banking. By building on the strengths and capabilities across Citi, we intend to transform the way we serve clients across the wealth spectrum, delivering the full range of high tech and high touch capabilities Citi can offer, and ultimately help them achieve their goals. Investments Business Risk is responsible for managing a holistic and integrated approach to Business risks across the Investments team. Business Risk Director for Program Management will help ensure a continuous improvement mindset and high levels of operating risk discipline including risk planning, operating routines, and broadly the identification of risks, assessing risks, and designing effective mitigation plans for Investment Solutions. Responsibilities Senior business leader who will help lead and coordinate an integrated approach to manage, coordinate, measure and mitigate operating risks across the Investments businesses. Independent Contributor who can build and scale a function to address evolving business needs. Actively engaged in industry activities and trends including regulatory focus areas to help ensure business in proactively engaged. Design/evaluate/implement business routines ensure proactive assessment, discussion and action aligned with operating routines. Partner with risk and control professionals to ensure governance routines are effective and aligned with all aspects of risk and strategy. Supporting the Investments Leadership team and their specific organizations with assessment of operational, compliance and reputational risks and the design of effective controls to support business growth and expansion agenda. Lead quantitative and qualitative assessments of significance and likelihood of risks in key global investment processes around client suitability, transaction related controls and compliance with policies and applicable global/ local regulations. Take an end to end view to drive greater integration and simplification and automation of controls to accelerate the path to scale across Investment Solutions globally. Effectively partner with appropriate stakeholders to strengthen their ability to make data driven impactful decisions, policy / process improvements, and structure and operationalize controls. Proactively identify opportunities to improve risk management effectiveness and client experience, while identifying and developing plans to mitigate emerging risks and issues. Support the harmonization, enhancement, and greater integration of Wealth policies, standards, procedures, leading appropriate levels of alignment across client segments/ productDevelop and drive credible plans to identify root causes and remediate issues/ regulatory findings, working with cross functional leaders across Wealth. Support enhancements to the Material Risk Inventory process for operational, compliance and development of non financial stress testing scenarios. Enable the redesign of Investment Solutions Controls toward shared capabilities teams. Attract and retain top talent, building a strongly engaged team. Lead significant Investment control related regulatory interactions globally, including items related to. Drive robust data driven process to proactively prepare for on internal audit, risk / compliance reviews and regulatory exams in Investment Solutions, as needed. Significant Leadership Team interactions and Governance Committee presentations. Foster effective partnerships with internal Control Functions and external constituencies, including regulators, community and advocacy groups, and industry/trade associations. Maintain processes for appropriate management and escalation of issues Qualifications Bachelor's degree required. Relevant advanced qualifications (e.g., MBA, CFA) preferred. Extensive leadership experience in large global financial firms. Deep global risk assessment and mitigation leadership experience across financial services. Core understanding of financial services regulation, specifically for investment products in local markets FCA Regulations, MiFID, etc. (UK, Lux, Switzerland and UAE). Proven ability to demonstrate a growth mindset and achieve results in challenging situations. Track record of operating successfully in a complex and highly regulated business environment. Demonstrated ability to drive customer journey improvements with enhanced controls. Ability to manage a global team, motivating and engaging senior control professionals. Experience driving results through influence / thought leadership and a structured approach across cross functional teams. Knowledge of best practices in Operational Risk, Compliance, Credit and Financial Operations. Advanced analytical ability, asks insightful questions, break analytical challenges into workable components and draws meaningful conclusions. Well versed in breaking down complex matters into core issues and root causes that can be more readily addressed. Consistently reads different situations accurately and takes appropriate action to gain senior client commitment. Articulates clearly how risk technology supports our business, as well as the issues due to gaps between the current technology and known business requirements. 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 review Accessibility at Citi. View Citi's EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.
Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution? Then bring your skills in analysis, problem solving and communication to Citi's Markets Funding and Liquidity Management Team. By Joining Citi, you will become part of a global organisation whose mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress. Team/Role Overview The Markets Funding team focusses on overseeing manging liquidity for the Markets businesses. The Structured Notes team focuses on manging the non-Trading book risk and p&l relating to 'Fair Value Option' (FVO) Debt. FVO Debt issuance businesses span multiple asset classes including Rates, Equities, Credit, Commodities and FX. The team's role is to solve complex problems including; DVA risk management, reconciling Fair-Value and Accrual accounting and optimising the transfer of cost to liquidity users both within Markets, and the larger Institutional Clients Group franchise. The desk works closely with Trading, Structuring, Risk Management, and Finance functions across Markets as well as Corporate Treasury. This involves working with trading desks and their respective quantitative and IT groups and financial controllers to enhance their current measurement methodology and ensure effective delivery to the firm's risk exposure and PL. What you'll do Proven and demonstrated experience in a comparable role Demonstrated ability to assess complex issues through root cause analysis and other analytical techniques; structure potential solutions; drive to resolution with senior stakeholders Excellent written and verbal communication skills Highly motivated, be an independent thinker Attention to detail, team oriented, organized Responsible for developing desk analytical tools What we'll need from you BA / BSc degree or equivalent work experience Derivatives valuation and risk understanding String quantitative skills Strong work ethic essential Able to demonstrate drive and a track record of results delivery Familiarity with large scale data and querying ability is preferred Strong Python / Excel skills Candidates applying for this role must be aware that it is a Certified Role, subject to the Certification Regime. The Certification Regime is one element of the Individual Accountability Regime which has come into effect on 7 March 2016. Under the Certification Regime, certain Citi entities must ensure that employees working in certain roles categorised as specified significant harm functions (Certified Roles) are assessed as fit and proper to carry out their role. Under the guidance provided by the FCA and PRA, firms should have regard to the following when assessing fitness and propriety: • Honesty, integrity and reputation • Financial soundness • Competence and capability In order to comply with the requirements of the Certification Regime, certain Citi entities must take reasonable care to ensure that an employee does not perform a Certified Role without first being certified as Fit and Proper. For this reason, you will be assessed for this role against the Fit and Proper requirements, as described above. This assessment will be carried out through extensive interviews, self-disclosures, permitted criminal record checks, reference checks, credit checks and other background checks. If hired for this role, you will also be required to complete an annual declaration regarding your Fitness and Propriety. By submitting your application, you acknowledge that you have read the information above and that you are applying for a Certified Role. You also agree to Citi carrying out any additional screening required, including permitted criminal record checks, reference checks, credit checks and any other background checks. What we can offer you By joining Citi London you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed) and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits that support you (and your family) to be well, live well and save well. Discover more HERE. Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay, and empowered to thrive. Sounds like Citi has everything you need? Then apply to discover the true extent of your capabilities. Job Family Group Institutional Trading Job Family Structuring Time Type Full time 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 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 review Accessibility at Citi. View Citi's EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.
Jan 30, 2026
Full time
Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution? Then bring your skills in analysis, problem solving and communication to Citi's Markets Funding and Liquidity Management Team. By Joining Citi, you will become part of a global organisation whose mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress. Team/Role Overview The Markets Funding team focusses on overseeing manging liquidity for the Markets businesses. The Structured Notes team focuses on manging the non-Trading book risk and p&l relating to 'Fair Value Option' (FVO) Debt. FVO Debt issuance businesses span multiple asset classes including Rates, Equities, Credit, Commodities and FX. The team's role is to solve complex problems including; DVA risk management, reconciling Fair-Value and Accrual accounting and optimising the transfer of cost to liquidity users both within Markets, and the larger Institutional Clients Group franchise. The desk works closely with Trading, Structuring, Risk Management, and Finance functions across Markets as well as Corporate Treasury. This involves working with trading desks and their respective quantitative and IT groups and financial controllers to enhance their current measurement methodology and ensure effective delivery to the firm's risk exposure and PL. What you'll do Proven and demonstrated experience in a comparable role Demonstrated ability to assess complex issues through root cause analysis and other analytical techniques; structure potential solutions; drive to resolution with senior stakeholders Excellent written and verbal communication skills Highly motivated, be an independent thinker Attention to detail, team oriented, organized Responsible for developing desk analytical tools What we'll need from you BA / BSc degree or equivalent work experience Derivatives valuation and risk understanding String quantitative skills Strong work ethic essential Able to demonstrate drive and a track record of results delivery Familiarity with large scale data and querying ability is preferred Strong Python / Excel skills Candidates applying for this role must be aware that it is a Certified Role, subject to the Certification Regime. The Certification Regime is one element of the Individual Accountability Regime which has come into effect on 7 March 2016. Under the Certification Regime, certain Citi entities must ensure that employees working in certain roles categorised as specified significant harm functions (Certified Roles) are assessed as fit and proper to carry out their role. Under the guidance provided by the FCA and PRA, firms should have regard to the following when assessing fitness and propriety: • Honesty, integrity and reputation • Financial soundness • Competence and capability In order to comply with the requirements of the Certification Regime, certain Citi entities must take reasonable care to ensure that an employee does not perform a Certified Role without first being certified as Fit and Proper. For this reason, you will be assessed for this role against the Fit and Proper requirements, as described above. This assessment will be carried out through extensive interviews, self-disclosures, permitted criminal record checks, reference checks, credit checks and other background checks. If hired for this role, you will also be required to complete an annual declaration regarding your Fitness and Propriety. By submitting your application, you acknowledge that you have read the information above and that you are applying for a Certified Role. You also agree to Citi carrying out any additional screening required, including permitted criminal record checks, reference checks, credit checks and any other background checks. What we can offer you By joining Citi London you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed) and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits that support you (and your family) to be well, live well and save well. Discover more HERE. Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay, and empowered to thrive. Sounds like Citi has everything you need? Then apply to discover the true extent of your capabilities. Job Family Group Institutional Trading Job Family Structuring Time Type Full time 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 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 review Accessibility at Citi. View Citi's EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.
The Banker is a senior level position responsible for assisting clients with their corporate requests, including raising funds in the capital markets, as well as providing strategic advisory services for mergers, acquisitions and other types of financial transactions in coordination with the broader Institutional Banking team. The Banker also serves as an intermediary in trading for clients. The overall objective of this role is to act as a strategic advisor to our clients by supporting them with their day to day operations, formulating investment strategies and raising capital. Responsibilities Lead in the origination, structuring, and execution of transactions and financings and foster and leverage ongoing global relationships inside and outside of the organization Manage credit risk of the client portfolio and allocate capital prudently through partnership with senior credit officers and capital management Provide a wide range of treasury and corporate finance solutions including cash management, trade, vendor finance, FX, general credit, loans, debt capital markets, structured finance, share repurchase, and interest rate and equity derivatives for a selected client portfolio Provide sophisticated financial solutions tailored to clients' needs and act as a content provider on industry and market trends Meet revenue and other financial goals by leveraging Citi's full spectrum of Institutional Client Groups (ICG) products and services and ensure solutions meet or exceed internal risk, return and compliance requirements, ethical standards, and anticipated future changes in the marketplace Proactively leverage industry trends and client solutions to propose new ideas and content for clients Partner with ICG partners to execute episodic transactions and drive client planning by delivering product agnostic solutions, client access, and effective capital allocation Identify and lead new business opportunities enabling a balanced growth of the client portfolio Recruit and develop diverse talent for the Corporate Bank and serve as a mentor to junior bankers 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 behaviour, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency. Experience / Qualifications Current/recent direct experience with UK Technology, Telecoms and Media clients Demonstrated collaboration with multiple corporate banking stakeholders including coverage teams, risk and products Comprehensive knowledge of corporate banking business including related products, pertinent regulations and the lending and credit approval process Demonstrated leadership, organizational, negotiation, presentation sales, client relationship building, analytical and credit skills Consistently demonstrate clear and concise written and verbal communication Experience in originating, structuring and executing transactions and financings Experience with large, global corporate clients, capital markets products, derivatives, credit, cash management, trade, finance and securities products Strong understanding of capital management and ability to efficiently allocate capital across the portfolio Strong track record of developing complex client relationships and balancing capital, returns and credit appetite Experience with managing diverse teams and demonstrated commitment to talent developmentAbility to influence and manage multiple internal stakeholders Ideally 15+ years of relevant experience Strong credit background and demonstrated ability to analyse and structure credit transactions - SCO qualification desired Education Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience MBA or master's degree in business preferred Candidates applying for this role must be aware that it is a Certified Role, subject to the Certification Regime. The Certification Regime is one element of the Individual Accountability Regime which has come into effect on 7 March 2016. Under the Certification Regime, certain Citi entities must ensure that employees working in certain roles categorized as specified significant harm functions (Certified Roles) are assessed as fit and proper to carry out their role. Under the guidance provided by the FCA and PRA, firms should have regard to the following when assessing fitness and propriety: Honesty, integrity and reputation Financial soundness Competence and capability In order to comply with the requirements of the Certification Regime, certain Citi entities must take reasonable care to ensure that an employee does not perform a Certified Role without first being certified as Fit and Proper. For this reason, you will be assessed for this role against the Fit and Proper requirements, as described above. This assessment will be carried out through extensive interviews, self disclosures, permitted criminal record checks, reference checks, credit checks and other background checks. If hired for this role, you will also be required to complete an annual declaration regarding your Fitness and Propriety. By submitting your application, you acknowledge that you have read the information above and that you are applying for a Certified Role. You also agree to Citi carrying out any additional screening required, including permitted criminal record checks, reference checks, credit checks and any other background checks. Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to 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 review Accessibility at Citi. View Citi's EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.
Jan 29, 2026
Full time
The Banker is a senior level position responsible for assisting clients with their corporate requests, including raising funds in the capital markets, as well as providing strategic advisory services for mergers, acquisitions and other types of financial transactions in coordination with the broader Institutional Banking team. The Banker also serves as an intermediary in trading for clients. The overall objective of this role is to act as a strategic advisor to our clients by supporting them with their day to day operations, formulating investment strategies and raising capital. Responsibilities Lead in the origination, structuring, and execution of transactions and financings and foster and leverage ongoing global relationships inside and outside of the organization Manage credit risk of the client portfolio and allocate capital prudently through partnership with senior credit officers and capital management Provide a wide range of treasury and corporate finance solutions including cash management, trade, vendor finance, FX, general credit, loans, debt capital markets, structured finance, share repurchase, and interest rate and equity derivatives for a selected client portfolio Provide sophisticated financial solutions tailored to clients' needs and act as a content provider on industry and market trends Meet revenue and other financial goals by leveraging Citi's full spectrum of Institutional Client Groups (ICG) products and services and ensure solutions meet or exceed internal risk, return and compliance requirements, ethical standards, and anticipated future changes in the marketplace Proactively leverage industry trends and client solutions to propose new ideas and content for clients Partner with ICG partners to execute episodic transactions and drive client planning by delivering product agnostic solutions, client access, and effective capital allocation Identify and lead new business opportunities enabling a balanced growth of the client portfolio Recruit and develop diverse talent for the Corporate Bank and serve as a mentor to junior bankers 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 behaviour, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency. Experience / Qualifications Current/recent direct experience with UK Technology, Telecoms and Media clients Demonstrated collaboration with multiple corporate banking stakeholders including coverage teams, risk and products Comprehensive knowledge of corporate banking business including related products, pertinent regulations and the lending and credit approval process Demonstrated leadership, organizational, negotiation, presentation sales, client relationship building, analytical and credit skills Consistently demonstrate clear and concise written and verbal communication Experience in originating, structuring and executing transactions and financings Experience with large, global corporate clients, capital markets products, derivatives, credit, cash management, trade, finance and securities products Strong understanding of capital management and ability to efficiently allocate capital across the portfolio Strong track record of developing complex client relationships and balancing capital, returns and credit appetite Experience with managing diverse teams and demonstrated commitment to talent developmentAbility to influence and manage multiple internal stakeholders Ideally 15+ years of relevant experience Strong credit background and demonstrated ability to analyse and structure credit transactions - SCO qualification desired Education Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience MBA or master's degree in business preferred Candidates applying for this role must be aware that it is a Certified Role, subject to the Certification Regime. The Certification Regime is one element of the Individual Accountability Regime which has come into effect on 7 March 2016. Under the Certification Regime, certain Citi entities must ensure that employees working in certain roles categorized as specified significant harm functions (Certified Roles) are assessed as fit and proper to carry out their role. Under the guidance provided by the FCA and PRA, firms should have regard to the following when assessing fitness and propriety: Honesty, integrity and reputation Financial soundness Competence and capability In order to comply with the requirements of the Certification Regime, certain Citi entities must take reasonable care to ensure that an employee does not perform a Certified Role without first being certified as Fit and Proper. For this reason, you will be assessed for this role against the Fit and Proper requirements, as described above. This assessment will be carried out through extensive interviews, self disclosures, permitted criminal record checks, reference checks, credit checks and other background checks. If hired for this role, you will also be required to complete an annual declaration regarding your Fitness and Propriety. By submitting your application, you acknowledge that you have read the information above and that you are applying for a Certified Role. You also agree to Citi carrying out any additional screening required, including permitted criminal record checks, reference checks, credit checks and any other background checks. Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to 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 review Accessibility at Citi. View Citi's EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.