Head of Lending Advisory, West Coast

Citibank (Switzerland) AG; Los Angeles, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Citi seeks a senior Lending Advisor on the West Coast to lead the Lending Advisor Team and execute expansion strategies for UHNW clients in the region.

You will collaborate with Citi Private Bank, Underwriting, and risk teams to structure bespoke loans, manage a strong pipeline, and ensure compliant execution. The role is based full-time in East Los Angeles, CA, with opportunities across the Americas.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of UHNW lending experience.
• Experience leading a high performing lending team and driving growth.
• Strong knowledge of financial markets, investments, banking and loan products.
• Ability to advise clients on optimal loan structure and deliver market-leading solutions.
• Experience with asset-backed and complex loan structures, including CRE and luxury assets.

Responsibilities

• Lead the West Coast Lending Advisor Team and expand the region's strategy.
• Coach and mentor team members and collaborate with US and International colleagues.
• Partner with Citi Private Bank to identify lending opportunities and plan accounts.
• Join client meetings to present lending solutions and drive execution excellence.
• Advise clients and advisors on loan structures and market opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with control standards and risk requirements.

Skills

UHNW lending

Team leadership

Financial markets

Loan structuring

Negotiation

Communication

Credit training

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead the West Coast Lending Advisor Team in establishing and executing the expansion strategy across the region to deliver creative solutions to clients.
• Curate a high performing team culture through coaching and mentoring team members and collaboration with colleagues across the US and Internationally.
• Establish a reputation of execution and excellence.
• Create a strong partnership with the Citi Private Bank ("CPB") Banker teams to proactively identify lending opportunities with their clients and prospects through account planning.
• Join client and prospect meetings with Bankers to raise awareness of the solutions that are available.
• Advise clients and advisors on lending solutions and drive a culture of excellence in execution in the region.
• Understand and articulate the market specific products, competitive environment, platform gaps, challenges, and opportunities.
• Partner with the US & Latam Head of Lending Advisory to ensure a cohesive and effective strategy across the Americas.
• Act as the initial subject matter expert and first line of control for internal and client inquiries on lending products.
• The Lending Advisors partner with in-business Underwriting team and 2nd line risk to pre-screen requests and structure bespoke loan proposals that meet the client need while managing overall Firm targets.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of lending opportunities to grow the West Coast portfolio as part of the wider Citi Wealth lending growth aspirations.
• Ensuring effective and consistent compliance to control standards.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of UHNW lending experience
• Experience leading a high performing lending team and a desire to drive growth
• Strong knowledge of financial markets, investments, banking and loan products
• Ability to advise clients on optimal loan structure and think creatively in delivering market leading solutions
• Experience with assessing and structuring loans secured by a variety of asset classes including complex marketable securities loans and less liquid financial assets, commercial real estate to more bespoke personal assets such as aviation, fine art and collectibles.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Detail orientation with strong analytical skills
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver within tight deadlines to drive execution for clients
• Strong negotiation skills
• Strong initiative and interactive approach to problem solving
• Displays flexibility and independence in a demanding environment
• Completion of formal credit training program preferred
• Bachelor's degree / University degree required (or equivalent experience)
• Licenses; Series 7, 66 (or 63/65) preferred

Job Details

Job Family Group: Private Client Product Services

Job Family: IF Lending Generalist

Time Type: Full time

Primary Location: East Los Angeles California United States

Salary and Benefits

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range: $250 000,00 - $500 000,00

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.

Automated Processing and AI

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Equal Opportunity and Accessibility

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Additional Information

Most Relevant Skills Please see the requirements listed above.

Other Relevant Skills For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

Anticipated Posting Close Date: sept 16, 2026