Senior Trader: Book Management & Client Franchise

Citi; Greater London; On-site; GBP 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi UK is seeking a Senior Trader to oversee a trading book, drive revenues, and manage risk in coordination with the Trading team. The role emphasizes governance, licensing compliance, and strong client relationships within Institutional Trading.

The candidate should have extensive experience, strong analytical ability, and proven history in trading book management, with readiness to collaborate across desks and control functions.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in a related role.
• Deep knowledge of trading books and client franchises.
• Licensing and registrations as applicable.
• Strong analytical and numerical competency.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of Bloomberg, booking systems, trading protocol.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a trading book as a Senior trader and generate revenues and manage risk.
• Build and maintain a franchise and connect with key clients.
• Coordinate with Sales, Research, CMand and other organizations.
• Trade a book and deliver on budgeted revenues and manage book risk.
• Establish and maintain key relationships to deliver trades to the desk.
• Anticipate client demand and facilitate large client trades.
• Coordinate with desk analysts and sales to develop the franchise.
• Lead governance and control with Legal, Compliance, Risk, Audit, Finance.
• Build a culture of responsible finance and ethics.
• Assess risk/reward and uphold Citi’s Code of Conduct.

Skills

Experience 15+ years

Trading knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Bloomberg

Job description

Citi UK is seeking a Senior Trader to oversee a trading book, drive revenues, and manage risk in coordination with the Trading team. The role emphasizes governance, licensing compliance, and strong client relationships within Institutional Trading.

The candidate should have extensive experience, strong analytical ability, and proven history in trading book management, with readiness to collaborate across desks and control functions.