Senior Vice President, Investor Services Sales - Insurance and Pensions - Citi in London

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Job Overview

Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution? Bring your skills in analysis, problem solving, and communication to Citi's Investor Services team. 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

Investor Services is a key business within Citi. The business covers Custody, Funds Services, and Execution Services products, providing solutions to a variety of institutional clients. This role is pivotal in driving the sales and growth strategy for these critical services.

What you’ll do

• Strategic Client Relationship Management & Revenue Growth: Cultivate and expand deep, trust‑based relationships with senior client stakeholders, acting as a strategic advisor on their business needs and aligning Citi's comprehensive Investor Services solutions to their long‑term growth objectives. Proactively identify and pursue new sales opportunities, cross‑selling, and up‑selling across Citi's product suite.
• Complex Solutioning & Deal Execution: Lead complex sales cycles from opportunity identification to close, involving deep product knowledge, solution design, and negotiation. Collaborate with internal subject matter experts to structure bespoke solutions that meet client strategic requirements and drive significant revenue.
• Client Acquisition & Market Expansion: Actively engage in pre‑RFP information requests, client due diligence sessions, and new business pitches to secure new mandates and expand Citi's client portfolio across the Insurance and Pension segment.
• Client Performance & Advocacy: Serve as the primary internal advocate for client needs, translating client requirements into actionable sales strategies and collaborating with product and operations teams to develop market‑leading solutions.
• Strategic Product Development Input: Leverage profound client and market insights to identify product gaps and emerging client needs, collaborating with product teams to influence the development of new solutions and enhance existing offerings to meet strategic sales goals.

What we’ll need from you

• Significant progressive experience in institutional sales, business development, or strategic client relationship management within the financial services industry, with a proven track record of working specifically with insurance and pensions clients and a deep understanding of the Investor Services business.
• Proven track record of exceeding sales targets, defining target market, driving significant revenue growth, and managing large, complex institutional client portfolios.
• Extensive knowledge of investment products, market structures, and the competitive landscape within Investor Services, particularly as it relates to insurance and pensions.
• Demonstrated leadership in originating and closing multi‑faceted deals with senior decision‑makers.
• Strong understanding of sales methodologies, negotiation tactics, and client lifecycle management.
• Bachelor's/University degree in Finance, Business, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.

Skills

• Exceptional Sales Acumen & Negotiation: Highly skilled in strategic selling, persuasive communication, and complex negotiation, with a proven ability to close deals and achieve aggressive sales targets.
• Executive‑Level Communication & Presentation: Superior ability to articulate complex solutions clearly and persuasively to C‑suite executives and senior financial professionals, both verbally and in written form.
• Strategic Relationship Building: Masterful in developing and nurturing long‑term, high‑value client relationships that drive sustained revenue growth.
• Problem Solving & Solution Design: Adept at diagnosing client challenges and collaboratively designing innovative financial solutions.
• Self‑Motivated & Results‑Driven: Highly proactive, autonomous, and focused on achieving and surpassing sales objectives in a fast‑paced, competitive environment.

What we can offer you

• Client Executive, Sales and Senior Relationship Management, Client Services Management, Product Management

Benefits

• Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with tenure.
• Discretionary annual performance‑related bonus.
• Private medical insurance packages tailored to 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.

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.