Investment Grade Trader - Vice President

Citigroup, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 175,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Citigroup, a leader in financial services, is seeking a Senior Trader to oversee a trading book and manage associated risks while developing client relationships. This integral role aims to ensure trades align with budgeted revenues and to proactively engage with key stakeholders across the business. Candidates need substantial experience in trading with proven success in managing a trading book and a strong grasp of market dynamics.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Life, accident, and disability insurance

Paid time off packages

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in trading.
• In-depth knowledge of products and clients.
• Proven record in trading book management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee trading book and manage associated risks.
• Coordinate with Sales and develop key client relationships.
• Ensure trading strategies meet budgeted revenues.

Skills

Analytical competency

Relationship development

Risk assessment

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Bloomberg

Job description

The Trader is a senior level position responsible for overseeing a trading book and managing book risk, in coordination with the Trading team. The overall objective of this role is to ensure book trades deliver on budgeted revenues, and to coordinate with key stakeholders to develop the trading franchise.

Our Markets business provides customized solutions that support the diverse investment and transaction strategies of corporations, governments, investors and intermediaries globally. The strength of our sales and trading distribution capabilities span asset classes and currencies, sectors and products including Equities, Spread Products, Commodities, Rates and Currencies with a physical presence of trading floors in almost 80 countries.

Responsibilities :

• Oversee a trading book as a Senior trader and generate revenues and manage risk for the respective business
• Build and maintain a franchise and connect with key clients
• Coordinate with Sales, Research, CMand and other organizations across Markets and Securities Services and the broader business
• Trade a book and deliver on budgeted revenues and manage book risk
• Establish and maintain key relationships to deliver trades to the desk
• Anticipate client demand in each respective product / market and facilitate large client trades
• Coordinate with desk analysts as needed and with sales to develop the franchise and manage and mentor junior traders as needed
• Leading strong governance and controls :
• Work in close partnership with control functions such as Legal, Compliance, Market and Credit Risk, Audit, Finance in order to ensure appropriate governance and control infrastructure
• Build a culture of responsible finance, good governance and supervision, expense discipline and ethics
• Appropriately assess risk / reward of transactions when making business decisions; demonstrating proper consideration for the firm's reputation.
• Be familiar with and adhere to Citi's Code of Conduct and the Plan of Supervision for Global Markets and Securities Services
• Adhere to all policies and procedures as defined by your role which will be communicated to you
• Obtain and maintain all registrations / licenses which are required for your role, within the appropriate timeframe
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

Qualifications :

• 15+ years of experience in a related role
• In-depth knowledge of respective products and clients
• Proven history of successful trading book management
• Required licensing and registrations as applicable
• Advance analytical and numerical competency
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication
• Effective interpersonal skills to develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to analyze and pitch situations and determine suitable counterparties
• Knowledge of Bloomberg, booking systems, trading protocol, closing technicalities

Education :

• Bachelor's degree / University degree or equivalent experience
• Master's degree preferred

Citi's efforts with compliance with regulatory guidelines require the successful candidate to work full time in the primary office location (Resident).

Job Family Group :

Institutional Trading

Job Family : Trading

Time Type : Full time

Primary Location :

New York New York United States

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range :

175,000.00 - $250,000.00

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.

Anticipated Posting Close Date :

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