Structured Commodity Trade Finance Specialist - VP

Citi; New York (NY); On-site; USD 129,840 - 194,760; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

401(k) retirement savings plan

Life, accident, and disability insurance

Wellness programs

Paid time off packages

Job summary

Citi is seeking a Structured Commodity Trade Finance Specialist located in New York, NY. This role involves managing all Trade Lines of Business with a strong focus on product management and structuring trade loans. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree with 6+ years of experience in Sales and Product Management.

The role requires excellent interpersonal skills and a strong background in Commodity Trade Products. Citi offers competitive benefits including medical coverage, 401(k), and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of related experience in Sales and Product Management.
• Strong background in Commodity, Trade products, and Technology.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to influence and negotiate with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute product strategies aligned with Trade Loans business strategy.
• Drive new client origination in the U.S. and Canada.
• Lead project management for Commodity product system migration.
• Contribute to market growth by identifying product opportunities.
• Support daily global product-related activities.

Skills

Sales and Product Management

Commodity Trade Products

Program Management

Interpersonal Skills

Bilingual in Spanish

Critical Thinking

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Engineering, Data Science or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Citi's Services organization provides an integrated suite of innovative and tailored cash management and trade and working capital solutions to multinational corporations, financial institutions and public sector organizations. Citi's Trade & Working Capital business is the market leader in delivering global trade and working capital financing solutions across sectors. The Structured Commodity Trade Finance Specialist will be responsible for working with all Trade Lines of Business with a strong focus on Product Management, and structuring of plain vanilla trade loans, transactionally secured bilateral facilities, Pre Export Financing and Borrowing Base.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute product strategies and roadmaps aligned with the overall Trade Loans business strategy and market opportunities within the services organization, including specific focus areas like eLoans standardization.
• Drive new client origination in the U.S. and Canada through product enhancements and new product rollouts.
• Lead as project manager Commodity product system migration to a new Operations team. Identify risks which could impact project delivery and ensure mitigation strategies are developed and executed when necessary.
• Contribute to market share/coalition growth by identifying and capitalizing on product opportunities.
• Support NAM TWCL business with planning, directing and coordination of day‑to‑day global product related activities.
• Ensure all necessary Commodity operational TTS Standards and procedures are clearly defined and followed by all relevant stakeholders.
• Work in coordination with Trade Loans Data Lead to generate Sales campaigns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Engineering, Data Science or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• 6+ years of related experience in Sales and Product Management.
• Background in Commodity, Trade products, Technology and Program Management highly preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal relationships with ability to influence and negotiate with stakeholders.
• Bilingual in Spanish a plus.
• Proven critical thinking and problem‑solving skills.

Location

New York, NY, United States.

Salary

$129,840.00 - $194,760.00.

Benefits

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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