Complex Assets Senior Vice President

Citibank (Switzerland) AG; Dublin; On-site; EUR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Citibank (Switzerland) AG seeks an senior leader to drive the Complex Assets franchise with a multi-year strategic agenda. You will manage senior stakeholders, shape governance, and guide cross-functional teams across regions to deliver growth and risk-managed outcomes.

Requirements include extensive OTC derivatives experience, an MBA or MSc, CFA/FRM preferred, and a proven track record in large-scale transformation and executive communication.

Qualifications

• Extensive OTC derivatives experience with leadership exposure.
• Track record of managing complex, global, regulated financial services.
• Strong governance, budgeting, forecasting and business case skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and champion a multi-year strategic vision for Complex Assets.
• Maintain executive relationships and represent the business in governance.
• Lead a large, dispersed organisation and drive culture and talent.
• Own client relationships and lifecycle strategy for the franchise.
• Set and fund a multi-year digital transformation agenda.

Skills

Executive leadership

Stakeholder management

Financial acumen

Executive communication

Strategy development

Transformation leadership

Negotiation

Data-driven decision making

Industry networking

Education

MBA or MSc

Bachelor's degree

CFA/FRM

Job description

* **Enterprise Strategy Development:** Define and champion the multi-year strategic vision for the Complex Assets franchise. Identify market opportunities, assess competitive dynamics, and translate strategic intent into clearly articulated, board-ready business cases and transformation roadmaps.* **Executive Stakeholder Management:** Cultivate and maintain relationships at the most senior levels. Represent the business in global governance committees and senior client forums.* **Organisational Leadership & Culture:** Lead a large, geographically dispersed organisation spanning multiple functions and seniority levels. Set the cultural tone, champion employee engagement, and build a pipeline of future leaders through deliberate talent development and succession planning.* **Global Client Franchise Ownership:** Own client relationships for the Complex Assets business. Oversee client strategy from acquisition through to lifecycle management, ensuring Citi is the partner of choice for the world's leading institutional asset managers and hedge funds. Lead client retention, satisfaction, and wallet share growth at the enterprise level.* **Technology & Digital Transformation:** Set and own the technology vision for the Complex Assets business. Partner with Product and global Technology leaderships to define and fund a multi-year digital transformation agenda, encompassing AI, machine learning, cloud infrastructure, and automation - positioning Citi at the frontier of innovation in post-trade services.* **Cross-Business & Firmwide Collaboration:** Partner at the highest level across Citi's businesses to drive firmwide alignment, resolve complex cross-business issues, and ensure the Complex Assets strategy supports the broader Citi franchise ambition.* Extensive experience in OTC derivatives and/or securities services, with substantial tenure at a senior leadership level (VP and above).* A **demonstrated track record** of business management in a complex, global, and regulated financial services environment.* **Deep and proven expertise** in OTC Derivatives across all major asset classes (rates, credit, FX, equity, commodities), with the ability to provide authoritative strategic and technical guidance at the executive level.* A proven ability to **conceive, sponsor, and deliver large-scale transformation programmes**, including technology-led change, operating model redesign, and post-merger integration.* Strong **financial acumen**, including experience with budgeting, forecasting, resource allocation, and business case development at the enterprise level.* Outstanding **executive communication, influencing, and negotiation skills**, with the gravitas and credibility to engage at Board level and with the most senior external stakeholders.* Recognised **industry standing**, with an active presence in relevant trade bodies, industry forums, or regulatory working groups.* Proficiency in leveraging data and technology to drive strategic decision-making; comfort engaging with CTO-level technology strategy and innovation agendas.* A **Master's degree is strongly preferred** (MBA or MSc) in a quantitative or business discipline such as Quantitative Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Financial Engineering, or Business Administration.* A Bachelor's degree in a relevant quantitative field is the minimum requirement.* Senior professional designations (e.g., **CFA, FRM**) and/or executive leadership credentials are highly regarded.* Continued engagement with professional development and industry education is expected at this level.