Corporate Banking Associate - Public Sector Banking

Citigroup Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 165,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

401(k)

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Job summary

Citigroup Inc. invites applications for the Associate for Public Sector Banking role in New York.

The associate will collaborate with Parent Account Managers to grow revenue across Banking, Markets and Services for federal, state and local governments, strengthening client relationships and delivering Citi’s platform. Key duties include developing client contacts, creating proposals, and leading deal teams to cross-sell products while maintaining rigorous risk and compliance standards.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of banking experience; Public Sector experience preferred
• Series 79 and 63 required within 90 days of accepting the job
• Understanding of Capital Markets, Services & Markets products and Corporate Banking business

Responsibilities

• Develop new business with Public Sector clients and support PAMs in growth goals
• Lead creation of client presentations, proposals, and thought leadership
• Cross-sell Banking, Markets and Services products to generate revenue
• Maintain deep client knowledge and ensure compliance with KYC and risk processes
• Mentor junior staff and manage analysts in business reviews and prep of materials
• Coordinate with Risk and Compliance to ensure 1LOD alignment and approvals

Skills

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional

Credit analysis

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Macro knowledge

Client relationship

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

The Associate for Public Sector Banking will work with the Parent Account Managers (PAMs) to develop new business, strengthen client relationships, ensure client satisfaction and deliver the best ideas, products and services to federal, state and local government entities. The Associate will actively develop and call on contacts across priority clients to support the strategic growth goals set forth by the PAMs. The goal of this position is to drive sustainable revenue growth and the highest degree of client satisfaction by delivering the best of Citi’s global platform across Banking, Markets, and Services while efficiently deploying the Bank’s capital and effectively managing risk.

• Drive strategic and tactical initiatives to support bankers’ revenue growth goals across Banking, Markets and Services products and solutions, ensure client satisfaction, and on-time execution
• Lead the creation of presentations, proposals, best practices and thought leadership to support PAMs and Public Sector leaders in client conversations and industry engagement
• Play an instrumental and impactful role on deal team(s) to cross-sell all Banking, Markets and Services products to support revenue growth
• Enhance trusted advisor and first call position through frequent client calling and engagement guided by PAMs and the leadership team; participate proactively in client meetings and ensure timely follow up and execution
• Analyze financial data required for clients’ credit needs, organize and manage strategic client account plans, wallet share analysis, briefing documents, overall client management and competitive analysis
• Adopt revenue growth and revenue recognition goals in support of a broader goal set by the PAM team(s) and documented during annual goal setting period and measured throughout the year
• Build robust network across Public Sector Banking and with all Banking, Markets and Services partners
• Lead interaction with ICM colleagues to ensure coordinated 1LOD approach when engaging with Risk partners and develop working relationships with Independent Compliance Risk Management (Sanctions & AML), Legal, Onboarding and KYC to ensure unique aspects of our clients are considered and reflected in how we do business
• Building credit skills by completing Associate level Risk courses
• Master the Capital & Risk Approvals process and various Risk frameworks; serve as lead on return calculations for lending transactions, as well as key point of contact for Debt Capital Markets-related Compliance requirements including True and deal number requests, MiFID Compliance process
• Ensure “zero tolerance” policy for expired KYC records and manage the team to completion
• Develop a deep knowledge of the client and their finance and banking operations in order to advocate for their bespoke needs within the Citi network
• Become expert in navigating Citi processes with a Public Sector lens and approach new processes by looking at them from a public sector angle to ensure the unique needs of our sector are incorporated
• Contribute to Global Public Sector events and initiatives including working in an advisory capacity with other PAM teams, seniors and key stakeholders with client facing materials
• Proactively train, mentor and manage junior staff in an apprenticeship environment; serve as primary resource for analyst(s) and work alongside them on business management reviews, briefing memos, and strategic presentations, ensuring to audit/proofread all material before sharing with seniors
• Manage and catalogue client presentations and segment content by organizing key presentations and files, in order to provide PSG colleagues with off the shelf material and color during RFP processes or other critical engagements

Skills & Competencies:

• Self-starter that must be able to succeed in high pressure environment while maintaining strong execution skills and delivering high-quality results on time

• Thrive in a results-oriented team environment that operates as a meritocracy, with special responsibility for cultivating a strong junior culture and providing hands on support and training to analyst staff
• Problem solving skills, intellectual curiosity, confidence/judgment in ambiguous situations
• Become fluent in macroeconomic trends and relevant industry and product information to differentiate advice and services from our competitors
• Strong verbal, written, analytical, credit, negotiation, technical and systems skills
• High degree of emotional intelligence
• Demonstrated interest in geopolitics and passion for public sector
• Promote culture of innovation and habitually looks for ways to improve internal processes, develop best practices and willingness to take on challenges outside of job description and comfort zone
• Ability to manage competing priorities between internal, strategic tasks and client facing responsibilities

Qualifications:

• 3 to 5 years of banking experience, Public Sector experience preferred
• Series 79 and 63 required within 90 daysof accepting the job
• Understanding of Capital Markets, Services & Markets products and Corporate Banking business (lending, credit, regulatory)
• Bachelor’s/University degree, Master’s degree preferred

Education:

• Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience

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Job Family Group:

Institutional Banking

Job Family:

Corporate Banking

Time Type:

Full time

Primary Location:

New York New York United States

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

$165,000.00 - $185,000.00

In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, 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.

Most Relevant Skills

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Other Relevant Skills

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Anticipated Posting Close Date:

Sep 11, 2026

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