Managing Director, Investment Counselor, Orange County

Citi; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off packages

Job summary

Citi is seeking an experienced Investment Counselor Principal to manage relationships with ultra-high net worth clients. The ideal candidate will possess over 15 years of experience in investment advisory, demonstrating strong judgment, quantitative and qualitative analysis, and exceptional communication skills.

This role involves leveraging client relationships and networks to provide innovative investment solutions while ensuring compliance and ethical conduct. A Bachelor's degree is required, with a Master’s preferred. Competitive benefits are offered, including medical coverage and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in investment counseling.
• Extensive experience providing investment advice and solutions.
• CFA, MBA degree or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish and grow investment relationships with ultra-high net worth clients.
• Provide advice and guidance on markets and actionable investment ideas.
• Engage and advise clients on brokerage activity.

Skills

Investment advice

Client relationship management

Quantitative analysis

Qualitative analysis

Compliance knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s/University degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Investment solutions management

Job description

The Investment Counselor Principal is a strategic professional who closely follows the latest trends in their field and adapts them for application within their job and the business. Recognized as a subject‑matter expert, they bring strong commercial awareness and are an acknowledged authority both within and outside their area of expertise. Excellent communication skills are required for negotiating at senior levels internally and for external communication. They provide advanced judgment and conduct in‑depth quantitative or qualitative analysis to solve problems and develop new, innovative solutions. They are expected to think beyond existing solutions, assumptions, or current knowledge in sophisticated areas, and to make decisions that determine technical approaches and strategies for their area, having a significant impact on the function and the business.

Responsibilities

• Investment counselors joining Citi Private Bank will be distinguished and highly accomplished at establishing, growing and managing investment relationships with ultra‑high net worth clients. They should be experienced in the implementation and oversight of investment solutions, and in providing advice and guidance on markets and actionable investment ideas. They must possess the credibility to cultivate trusting relationships with existing ultra‑high net worth clients of Citi Private Bank, and be entrepreneurial and capable of bringing in new clients and investment relationships. Candidates should be collaborative and team oriented, able to leverage a wide array of internal partners.
• Leverage existing client relationships, local network and investment experience to introduce new ultra‑high net worth clients to Citi Private Bank.
• Build and manage a successful practice centered on deepening relationships by providing potential and existing clients with appropriate investment advice and solutions.
• Combine in depth knowledge of traditional and alternative investments with wealth planning and private banking services to optimize client service and cross‑marketing opportunities.
• Work across currencies, asset classes, markets and jurisdictions.
• Engage and advise clients on brokerage activity and execute trades seamlessly.
• 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.
• Extensive experience in providing investment advice and solutions.
• CFA, MBA degree or other advanced degree a plus.
• Requires advanced judgment and conducts in‑depth analysis to solve problems and develop new, innovative solutions. Must think beyond existing solutions, assumptions or current knowledge of sophisticated areas.
• US Only: S7, S66 (or 63 & 65) & S31; note that the Securities Industry Exam (SIE) is a prerequisite to the S7.

Education

• Bachelor’s/University degree.
• Master’s degree preferred.

Benefits

Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including medical, dental and vision coverage; a 401(k) plan; life, accident and disability insurance; and wellness programs. The firm also provides paid time off packages that include vacation, sick leave and paid holidays. In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi’s external website provides further details on benefits.

Salary Range

Salary range: $250,000 – $500,000.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.