Global Structured Trade Senior Group Manager (Hybrid)

Citi; New York (NY); On-site; USD 170,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global leadership

Global network access

Team autonomy

Hybrid work model

Learning resources

Competitive compensation

Performance-driven culture

Job summary

Citi’s Services business is seeking a Senior Group Manager to lead origination, structuring, and execution of complex cross-border trade transactions. You’ll drive capital efficiency, define optimal structures, and partner with global teams to expand in emerging markets from New York.

With 15+ years in trade finance and risk management, you’ll steer large-scale deals, build bank syndicates, and shape strategic direction while ensuring governance and compliance across regions.

Qualifications

• 15 or more years of experience in trade & working capital solutions, structured finance or a related field.
• Deep expertise in trade product knowledge and credit risk management, including direct experience structuring transactions across trade finance, commodities, asset distribution, and related financing pillars.
• Track record of executing complex financing transactions with global counterparties, including corporates, financial sponsors, fintechs, investors, and legal and accounting advisors.
• Strong command of risk governance frameworks, with the ability to assess credit, operational, and compliance risks and maintain accountability at both a team and portfolio level.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the capacity to manage multiple concurrent transactions, priorities, and stakeholder relationships across regions.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent university-level education in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Originate and lead the execution of complex, cross-border trade finance transactions, acting as a primary structuring authority for North America.
• Define optimal transaction structures that address client needs across all critical dimensions, including accounting treatment, balance sheet and capital efficiency, cross-border constraints, level of recourse, legal vehicle selection, and operational risk.
• Lead the development of new execution capabilities targeting emerging market segments, including e-commerce, inventory finance, and middle market clients, bringing these opportunities to market with speed and precision.
• Partner with asset distribution and balance sheet management teams to secure market appetite for transactions, manage capital objectives, and build and lead bank syndicates for large-scale deals.
• Generate new origination and distribution channels in collaboration with capital markets teams, with a focus on bundled solutions and emerging markets growth.
• Contribute to team strategy and drive performance across a team of Trade Structuring Analysts and Specialists, serving as the first line of accountability for credit, operational, and compliance risk within the group.
• Identify replicable structures and cross-sector opportunities, strengthening connectivity between regional transactors and expanding the business pipeline through targeted market research and client engagement.
• Represent Citi at relevant industry forums and trade councils, monitoring market trends and translating them into timely, actionable solutions for the business.

Skills

Trade finance expertise

Credit risk management

Cross-border structuring

Deal origination & execution

Leadership & team management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field

Master's degree in finance, business, or related discipline

Job description

Citi’s Services business is seeking a Senior Group Manager to lead origination, structuring, and execution of complex cross-border trade transactions. You’ll drive capital efficiency, define optimal structures, and partner with global teams to expand in emerging markets from New York.

With 15+ years in trade finance and risk management, you’ll steer large-scale deals, build bank syndicates, and shape strategic direction while ensuring governance and compliance across regions.