Trade Distribution Transactor, Vice President in London

Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution? By joining Citi, you will become part of a global organization 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 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.

What you’ll do

• 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 i.e. PAP, operational processes, credit requirements, Treasury costing mechanisms.
• Internal alignment with country or regional / product / sale counterparts for execution 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 "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 as applicable investors agreements.
• Execute against the Global Product Programs and the Local Country Addenda in country where these structured and complex Trade transactions are occurring.
• Responsibility 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.

What we’ll need from you

• Significant relevant experience in 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.

What we can offer you

We work hard to have a positive financial and social impact on the communities we serve. In turn, we put our employees first and provide the best-in-class benefits they need to be well, live well and save well. 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 such as:

• Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days plus bank holidays; increasing with tenure.
• A discretional 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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