At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead complex Trade transactions and manage risk in a dynamic global environment.
- Company: Join Citi, a leading financial services firm with a commitment to innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy 27+ days holiday, private medical insurance, and a performance bonus.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with excellent learning opportunities.
- Why this job: Make an impact in global trade finance while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in financial services and strong market analysis skills required.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.
Overview
Team/Role Overview The Trade Distribution desk is a global team responsible for the syndication, distribution, and risk defeasance of the Trade business.
The Distribution team is an integral component of Citi’s leading Trade franchise and, by engaging in distribution and risk mitigation activities, it supports the origination and balance sheet management of the Trade business.
Responsibilities
- Credit structuring skills and risk assessment experience within the Trade Finance, Commodities, Asset Distribution, EAF Pillars, and Global Deal Review processes.
Product knowledge of Trade Product set and the critical essential conditions as outlined in the Global Product Programs and Risk Acceptance Criteria.
- Understanding product requirements such as PAP, operational processes, credit requirements, Treasury costing mechanisms.
- Internal alignment with country or regional, product, or sales counterparts for execution of structured Trade Products.
- Ensure governance over sub‑portfolio, country, or sector designated positions to ensure related economics make sense and returns meet hurdles.
- Communicate effectively with clients, credit agencies, and investors to facilitate complex and structured Trade transactions that have multiple credit attributes and/or multiple parties to the transaction.
- Conduct market reads for specific deals and markets where necessary.
- Maintain the execution of Trades using the \"originate-to-distribute\" model and maintain liquidity in the Trade Portfolio.
- Coordinate oversight of the overall operations process to ensure proper execution and minimize operational issues and inefficiencies.
- Coordinate with legal and risk to update and incorporate changes to program legal documentation for client agreements, agency and applicable investor agreements.
This includes Distribution Finance Program Loan Documents, First Loss Amendments, True Sale Loan Sale Agreements, Collateral Agreements, Perfection and Cash Dominion clauses and processes, Credit Insurance and Protection Agreements, Recourse Level conditions, Export Credit Agency Agreements, Master Participation Agreements, BAFT, Master Trust Agreements, Equitable Assignment, Transfer Certificates, LMA standard documentation, Non‑disclosure Agreements, etc.
- Execute against the Global Product Programs and the Local Country Addenda in the country where these structured and complex Trade transactions are occurring.
- Act as one of the members and contributors as the first line of defense from an operational and credit risk management perspective.
- 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 behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.
Qualifications
- Significant relevant experience in the financial services industry.
- Experience conducting market reads for specific deals or sectors to inform transaction strategy and positioning.
- Knowledge of Export Credit Agency frameworks and cross‑border Trade Finance structures across multiple jurisdictions.
- Bachelor degree or equivalent experience.
Benefits
- Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days plus bank holidays; increasing with tenure.
- A discretionary annual performance‑related bonus.
- Private medical insurance packages to suit your personal circumstances.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Pension Plan.
- Paid parental leave.
- Special discounts for employees, family, and friends.
- Access to an array of learning and development resources.
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