Senior Loan Investment Desk: Structured Finance Portfolio Manager VP - Citi in London

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Citi's Markets business provides world-class products and financing solutions for corporations, governments, and institutional and retail investors through our dominant underwriting, sales and trading, and distribution capabilities. Our global platform offers a broad range of asset classes, providing clients with products and services to suit their needs. This integrated platform of products and services, delivered by experts in each geographic region, supports our clients' activities around the world.

This is an exciting opportunity for a talented and driven professional to join our Senior Loan Investment Desk as a Structured Finance Portfolio Manager. In this Vice President level role, you will take on a pivotal position in managing a complex and dynamic portfolio of structured finance assets. You will be responsible for driving investment strategy, conducting rigorous credit analysis, and contributing directly to the desk's profitability. This role offers significant responsibility and the chance to make a tangible impact within a leading global franchise, working alongside a team of highly skilled professionals in a fast-paced and intellectually stimulating environment.

Primary Responsibilities of the role:

• Actively manage and monitor a diverse portfolio of structured finance assets, including but not limited to CLOs, ABS, and other esoteric credit products, ensuring alignment with the desk's overall strategy and risk appetite.
• Conduct comprehensive due diligence and in-depth credit analysis on new investment opportunities, performing cash flow modeling, valuation, and stress testing.
• Develop and articulate clear investment recommendations and strategies to optimize portfolio performance and deliver superior risk-adjusted returns.
• Collaborate closely with trading, sales, and research teams to source new opportunities, share market intelligence, and contribute to a holistic view of the credit landscape.
• Prepare and present detailed portfolio reviews, performance attribution, and market updates to senior management and key internal stakeholders.
• Stay abreast of market trends, regulatory developments, and macroeconomic factors impacting the structured finance markets to proactively manage risks and identify emerging opportunities.

What we need from you:

• Substantial experience in a structured finance role, such as portfolio management, credit research, or trading at a tier-one investment bank, asset manager, or hedge fund.
• Deep product expertise and a proven track record of analyzing and investing in structured credit products, with specific experience in CLOs and/or ABS being highly advantageous.
• Strong quantitative, analytical, and financial modeling skills, with the ability to build and maintain complex models for valuation and risk analysis.
• A demonstrable history of making sound investment decisions and managing risk effectively within a portfolio context.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present complex financial concepts clearly and concisely to a range of audiences.
• A Bachelor's degree or higher in a quantitative discipline such as Finance, Economics, Engineering, or Mathematics; a CFA designation is preferred.

What Citi can offer you:

• By joining Citi London, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed), and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits such as:
• 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• A discretional annual performance related bonus
• Private Medical Care & Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pension Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Special discounts for employees, family, and friends
• Access to an array of learning and development resources

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.

If you are actively working with clients, have a passion for relationships and want to be part of a successful global franchise - then apply today.

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.