Treasury & Trade Solutions (TTS) Emerging Commerce Solutions Specialist / Catalyst, Assistant V[...]

Citigroup Inc.; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking global financial institution as an Emerging Commerce Solutions Catalyst. This dynamic role involves engaging with transaction banking clients to identify growth opportunities and drive innovative solutions. You will collaborate with diverse stakeholders, navigate ambiguity, and leverage your analytical skills to make a tangible impact. Enjoy a hybrid working model, generous holiday allowance, and a competitive salary package. This is your chance to thrive in a fast-paced environment while contributing to cutting-edge financial solutions.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Annual performance-related bonus

Private medical insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Pension Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Special discounts for employees

Access to learning and development resources

Qualifications

• Experience in the financial industry preferred.
• Ability to identify problems and drive solutions.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Engage with clients to identify growth opportunities.
• Lead strategic initiatives and manage stakeholder engagement.
• Drive innovation and collaboration within the organization.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Problem Solving

Communication

Negotiation

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or related field

Job description

Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution? Then bring your skills in analysis, problem solving and communication to Citi’s Treasury and Trade Solutions team.

By Joining Citi, you will become part of a global organisation 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 Emerging Commerce Solutions (ECS) team is part of the Partnership and Innovation team in the Services business. The ECS Team has global responsibility and helps explore, discover, and commercialise innovation opportunities. Through collaboration and forward-thinking, we help create new cutting-edge solutions that elevate client experience and drive business growth.

What you’ll do:

As an Emerging Commerce Solutions Catalyst, your core job is to engage with transaction banking clients and internal stakeholders to identify mutually achievable outcomes, growth opportunities and generate a point-of-view. You then take the outcome of this initial discovery work all the way to execution either via new solution build or aligning existing solutions with client needs.

You will work with clients (global) across a variety of industries and products. You bring a consultant mindset, are curious by nature and have an entrepreneurial viewpoint. You are a strategic professional who stays abreast of advances in your field and apply these to your job. You are commercially focused and able to translate ideas into commercially relevant propositions.

• Calls on business leaders to form and deepen relationships and proactively organises, responds to, uncovers future-centric cross-functional collaboration opportunities within Citi Services.
• Works with subject matter experts to structure innovative and customised programs that meet internal or client needs.
• Identifies cross-functional innovation opportunities to break organisational siloes and maximise ROI on technology investment.
• Keeps up with the market trends in the range of topics from AI, ESG, Smart Payments, Commerce etc..
• Drives Citi innovation brand internally and externally, helps embed innovation mindset within each product’s strategy.
• Leads outreach and communication strategy and efforts internally and externally to educate and inform stakeholders on on-going/future programs.
• Helps execute strategic initiatives launched by cross-functional innovation teams.
• Networks with fintech partners to identify avenues for new business opportunities and partnerships.

What we’ll need from you:

We are looking for a driven, self-starter to lead strategic initiatives, drive business objectives and manage key stakeholder engagement. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast, un-structured environment, demonstrates leadership through maturity, analytical thinking and a track record of delivery of results. The role offers a breadth of exposure across transaction banking (products and clients), high visibility with senior leadership and an opportunity to make a tangible impact.

• Financial industry experience preferred.
• Ability to identify problem areas and drive constructive solutions.
• Passion for navigating ambiguity (in a systematic way).
• Ability to navigate/influence diverse stakeholders with varying agendas.
• Self-starter/motivated.
• Advanced Communication skills.
• Enjoy Global teamwork.
• Negotiation skills with external parties.

What we can offer you:

An opportunity to learn about the various elements of transaction banking with a lens of driving growth, efficiency and capability. The role exposes the candidate horizontally across the different parts of the business.

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

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.

Sounds like Citi has everything you need? Then apply to discover the true extent of your capabilities.

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Job Family Group:

Project and Program Management

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Job Family:

Program Management

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Time Type:

Full time

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