Industrial Trade Sales - VP

Citigroup Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Citigroup Inc. in New York seeks a Vice President, Corporate Trade Sales – Industrial Portfolio to drive revenue, manage Fortune 2000 relationships, and lead multi-product trade programs across global clients in heavy manufacturing and related sectors.

The role demands advanced financial acumen, strong negotiation, and cross-functional leadership within a matrixed bank.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6–10 years of transaction banking experience, with emphasis on Trade Sales, Product Management, or Corporate Banking Client Management.
• Prior experience structuring and executing Structured Trade Finance or Loan Financing is highly preferred.
• Sector familiarity with Industrial, Manufacturing, Automotive, or physical supply-chain-heavy portfolios is a distinct advantage.

Responsibilities

• Origination & Sales Advisory: engage with treasurers and CFOs to analyze cash conversion cycles and propose trade structures.
• Deal Structuring & Commercial Negotiation: design bespoke trade programs and negotiate terms to optimize return on risk-weighted assets.
• Credit, Risk, & Portfolio Management: lead end-to-end credit and risk approvals and monitor portfolio health.
• Implementation & Matrix Leadership: coordinate with Implementations, Operations, and Legal for seamless rollouts.

Skills

Negotiation

Presentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Language skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related field

MBA or advanced corporate treasury certifications (CTP, CDCS, CITF) preferred

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

TheVice President (VP), Corporate Trade Sales – Industrial Portfoliois a client-facing professional responsible for driving strategic revenue growth, wallet penetration, and end-to-end deal execution across a sophisticated portfolio of large corporate clients within the Industrial sector.

TheIndustrial Portfolioincludes market-leading multinationals across heavy manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, chemicals, and capital goods. These companies are characterized by asset-intensive balance sheets, expansive global procurement footprints, and complex supply chains that require structured liquidity, working capital optimization, and risk mitigation.

In this role, the VP acts as a trusted advisor, structuring customized solutions across bothStructured Products(Supply Chain/Supplier Finance, Receivables, and Trade Loans) andTraditional Trade Products(Standby Letters of Credit, Import/Export Letters of Credit, and Open Account solutions).

Team & Portfolio Context

The Corporate Trade Sales team offers a dynamic opportunity to work across the entire spectrum of Trade and Working Capital products in a high-velocity, client-centric transaction banking environment.

Operating within a highly matrixed global framework, the VP will serve as the primary bridge between corporate treasury teams and internal execution engines. The role requires frequent and influential engagement with senior internal stakeholders—including Corporate Banking (CB), Treasury and Trade Solutions (TTS) Global Solution Sales, Global Subsidiaries Group (GSG)—as well as trade-specialized functional partners across Legal, Product Management, Risk, Implementations, and Operations.

Key Opportunities & Value Proposition

This assignment provides a high-performing professional with the opportunity to:

• Drive Strategic P&L Impact:Manage and grow a high-value portfolio with direct responsibility for revenue targets and portfolio profitability.

• Manage Fortune 2000 Relationships:Establish, deepen, and navigate complex treasury relationships with senior C-suite and treasury executives.

• Lead Complex Structuring:Design and implement bespoke, multi-jurisdictional Trade and supply chain structures in partnership with Banking, Risk, and Product teams.

• Shape Market Strategy:Develop high-impact client strategies that respond proactively to macroeconomic shifts, supply chain digitization, and competitive dynamics.

Responsibilities:

1. Origination & Sales Advisory

• Strategic Client Advisory:Engage directly with client treasurers and CFOs to analyze cash conversion cycles, identify working capital bottlenecks, and propose value-additive trade structures.

• Pipeline & Portfolio Growth:Build and maintain an active, high-yield deal pipeline, tracking transactions systematically from origination to close to meet or exceed financial targets.

• Systematic Cross-Selling:Identify and originate cross-sell opportunities within the existing portfolio, expanding client utilization from single-product transactions to integrated multi-product trade programs.

• Bespoke Marketing Campaigns:Develop and deliver highly customized pitch presentations, proposals, and marketing programs designed to address specific industrial sector challenges.

2. Deal Structuring & Commercial Negotiation

• Innovative Solution Design:Customize global and domestic trade programs (such as Supplier/Receivables Finance or structured open-account facilities) tailored to complex supplier and buyer networks.

• Pricing & Yield Optimization:Formulate commercial pricing models, negotiate terms sheets, and ensure the portfolio achieves optimal return on risk-weighted assets (RWA) and balance sheet efficiency.

• Legal Documentation Negotiation:Partner with Legal and Product teams to draft, review, and negotiate specialized trade agreements and supplier onboarding documentation with clients.

3. Credit, Risk, & Portfolio Management

• Credit Process Ownership:Lead the end-to-end internal credit and risk approval process, collaborating with Risk Management and Credit Officers to ensure robust underwriting and appropriate facility structuring.

• Portfolio Monitoring:Monitor portfolio health, tracking asset utilization, revenue performance, program ramps, and P&L dynamics to optimize capital allocation.

• Compliance & Due Diligence:Partner with KYC, Anti-Money Laundering (AML), and Sanctions compliance teams to ensure all transactions, supplier agreements, and client programs meet rigorous regulatory and internal standards.

4. Implementation & Matrix Leadership

• Deal Champion (Post-Mandate):Act as the single point of contact and lead deal coordinator for both corporate clients and internal stakeholders throughout the deal lifecycle.

• Flawless Delivery Coordination:Partner with Implementations, Onboarding, Operations, Legal, and regional partners to deliver seamless program rollouts and supplier onboarding.

Qualifications:

• Minimum Experience:6-10 years of transaction banking experience, with a heavy emphasis on Trade Sales, Product Management, or Corporate Banking Client Management.

• Product Expertise:Prior experience structuring and executing Structured Trade Finance (Supplier Finance, Receivables/Payables Financing) and/or Loan Financing is highly preferred.

• Sector Familiarity:Prior experience managing Industrial, Manufacturing, Automotive, or physical supply-chain-heavy client portfolios is a distinct advantage.

Technical & Analytical Skills:

• Financial & Credit Acumen:Solid understanding of corporate balance sheets, cash conversion cycles, working capital metrics, credit underwriting, and risk management policies.

• Digital & Productivity Tools:Advanced proficiency in Excel (for financial modeling and portfolio analysis) and PowerPoint (for executive-ready presentations).

Soft Skills & Competencies:

• Negotiation & Presentation:Exceptional client management, presentation, and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence C-suite decision-makers.

• Collaborative Problem-Solving:High degree of diligence, resourcefulness, and the ability to solve complex, unstructured business issues under tight deadlines.

• Interpersonal Influence:Proven ability to work across cross-functional, highly matrixed global teams.

• Communication & Synthesis:Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to synthesize complex transaction terms into clear, actionable business strategies.

• Language Skills:Multi-lingual capabilities are highly desired to support multinational client bases.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required (Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related field); MBA or advanced corporate treasury certifications (e.g., CTP, CDCS, CITF) preferred.

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

Job Family Group:

Institutional Sales

Job Family:

Institutional Product Sales

Time Type:

Full time

Primary Location:

New York New York United States

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

$129,840.00 - $194,760.00

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.

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