Client Experience Associate SAFE ACT, Assistant Vice President

Citigroup Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 87,360 - 131,040; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

401(k)

Life, accident, and disability insurance

Wellness programs

Paid time off packages

Job summary

Citigroup Inc. is seeking a seasoned professional to improve processes and workflows within the Banking, Credit and Investments platform in Chicago. This role will involve ensuring a seamless client experience by working closely with sales teams and liaising with internal partners.

The ideal candidate must have 5-8 years of experience in financial services and strong analytical and interpersonal skills. Certifications such as FINRA SIE, Series 7, and Series 66 are required within 150 days.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of relevant experience in wealth management or financial services.
• Requires FINRA SIE, Series 7, and Series 66 (or Series 63 & 65) certifications within 150 days.

Responsibilities

• Complete monitoring, assessment, and analysis of processes and data.
• Partner with sales teams to fulfill client requests.
• Ensure documentation is accurate and current.
• Support clients navigating KYC/onboarding processes.
• Assess and escalate risk in business decisions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented

Relationship management

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor’s or University degree or equivalent experience

Job description

This is a seasoned professional role responsible for applying in-depth disciplinary knowledge to improve processes and workflows within the Banking, Credit and Investments platform. They ensure a seamless and differentiated experience in partnership with sales teams and integrate subject matter and industry expertise, requiring a thorough understanding of how different areas coordinate to achieve overall business objectives. This individual plays a pivotal role impacting the client experience.

Responsibilities

• Applies specialized knowledge related to onboarding to complete monitoring, assessment, analysis, and evaluation of processes and data, including identifying policy gaps, formulating recommendations, researching and interpreting information, and identifying data inconsistencies to define business issues.
• Partners with sales teams and liaises with internal partners (KYC, Account Opening, and product partners) to fulfill client requests while maintaining constant communication. Provides the highest level of customer service and teamwork.
• Ensures all documentation is current, accurate, and complete, fulfilling requests promptly.
• Supports clients navigating the KYC/onboarding and account opening processes while evaluating moderately complex and variable issues with substantial potential impact.
• Demonstrates subject matter and industry expertise and the ability to break down information systematically, influencing decisions through advice, counsel, and facilitation, directly affecting team performance and supporting the training and development of peers.
• Assesses and escalates risk in business decisions, safeguarding the firm’s reputation and assets by ensuring compliance with laws, rules, and regulations. This involves adhering to policy, applying sound ethical judgment, and escalating, managing, and transparently reporting control issues.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of relevant experience, with a preference for prior experience in wealth management or other financial services roles.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage internal and external relationships.
• High degree of engagement and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Certifications: Requires FINRA SIE, Series 7, and Series 66 (or Series 63 & 65), or must be obtained within 150 days.

Education

• Bachelor’s or University degree or equivalent experience.

Salary Range

$87,360.00 - $131,040.00.

Benefits

In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.

Location

Chicago, Illinois, United States.

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