Commercial Associate - Assistant Vice President

Citi; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, invites a high-caliber Professional to join as Commercial Associate - AVP. The role focuses on servicing international mid-market clients, deepening relationships, and onboarding new commercial banking clients.

You will collaborate with Senior Relationship Managers and product teams to deliver comprehensive banking solutions. The position emphasizes a client-first approach, risk-aware decisions, and active engagement across Citi's global network.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in banking, preferably commercial banking.
• Experience in a client relationship or client-facing role.
• Strong sales, presentation and communication abilities.
• Analytical and credit skills relevant to mid-market clients.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with Citi network and client contacts, serving as a key contact for requests.
• Support Senior Relationship Manager in managing an assigned client portfolio.
• Deliver a 'Client First' approach with day-to-day banking and operational support.
• Collaborate with Senior Relationship Manager to maximize Citi client experience.
• Assist with onboarding new commercial banking clients and CRM updates.
• Assist in credit applications, financial spreads, and documentation review.

Skills

Client relationships

Sales & presentation

Analytical skills

Credit skills

Banking processes

CRM tools

Microsoft Office

Self-motivation

Communication skills

Collaboration with SRMs

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM applications

Microsoft Office

Job description

Whether you’re at the start of your career or looking to discover your next adventure, your story begins here. At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to expand your skills and make a difference at one of the world’s most global banks. We’re fully committed to supporting your growth and development from the start with extensive on-the-job training and exposure to senior leaders, as well as more traditional learning. You’ll also have the chance to give back and make a positive impact where we live and work through volunteerism.

We’re currently looking for a high caliber professional to join our team as Commercial Associate - Assistant Vice President (Internal Job Title: Commercial Associate - C12) based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Being part of our team means that we’ll provide you with the resources to meet your unique needs, empower you to make healthy decision and manage your financial well-being to help plan for your future. For instance:

• Citi provides programs and services for your physical and mental well-being including access to telehealth options, health advocates, confidential counseling and more. Coverage varies by country.
• Citi provides access to an array of learning and development resources to help broaden and deepen your skills and knowledge as your career progresses.

Citi Commercial Bank offers its clients the convenience, a global banking network, thought leadership and global financial capabilities of Citi. We deliver extensive industry knowledge, local expertise and dedicated service support to Mid-Market companies, with an international footprint. We are focused on providing banking and financial solutions to our clients across 5 key growth industries - Business & Professional Services, Industrials, Digital, Technology & Communications, Consumer and Healthcare.

The primary responsibility of the Associate will be, in cooperation with the Senior Relationship Managers, servicing the banking & financing needs of international Mid-Market clients, deepening existing client relationships and acquiring & onboarding new commercial banking clients.

Responsibilities:

• Build relationships with Citi network and operational teams, becoming one of the key contacts for clients’ requests, internal requests/escalation and resolution.
• Support Senior Relationship manager in management of assigned portfolio of clients.
• Work closely with Senior Relationship Managers to ensure we provide a 'Client First' approach and help to deliver outstanding day to day banking & operational support to our Mid-Market clients.
• In cooperation with Senior Relationship Manager calls on clients and maximise ‘One Citi’ client experience, by proactively leveraging and sharing Citi’s market leading insights, global network and solutions.
• Monitor and support products’ implementation processes, clients on-boarding process and manage sales CRM platform.
• Liaise with Relationship Associate to ensure adherence to global KYC (Know Your Customer) standards during the onboarding process and, on an ongoing basis, ensuring the appropriate compliance deliverables are met.
• Develops and maintains strong ties with Commercial Banking teams across the globe, in particular CCB colleagues working across the same sector vertical, CCB colleagues supporting subsidiary businesses overseas (Commercial Subsidiaries Group). Collaborate and work closely with various product teams (cash sales, trade finance, markets, corporate finance), Underwriting / Risk teams.
• Work with Senior Relationship Managers to analyse client relationships, risks & opportunities, assists with credit application write-up, financial spreading, deal structuring, returns calculation, documentation review & preparation. Administrate the credit relationship of clients, ensuring the proper application of policies and institutional processes.
• Understand key commercial banking processes & solutions, including Transactional Banking, FX, Trade, Treasury, Working Capital and Lending products.
• Support Senior Relationship Managers on solutioning assessment, preparation of pitch books and meeting materials, assists with new clients’ acquisition.
• Work collaboratively with key internal stakeholders across CCB, share best practice across teams in order to deliver 'best in class' relationship management to new and existing clients.
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating 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 behaviour, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

Qualifications:

• 5-8 years of experience
• Previous banking experience
• Working within Commercial/Corporate banking is desirable.
• Experience in a Client Relationship role or client facing role.
• Sales, presentation and communication skills. Focus on first class service quality.
• Analytical and credit skills
• High level of self-motivation
• Knowledge of general banking processes, general understanding of commercial banking solutions
• Ability to build & develop strong client relationships.
• Effective collaboration skills with Senior Relationship Managers and Commercial Banking partners
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft and CRM applications

Education:

• Bachelor's/University degree or equivalent experience

Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a family of more than 230,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.

Full time

Commercial and Business Sales

Relationship Management

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.

If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi.

View Citi’s EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.