Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced and commercially astute Director to join the Capital & Financing team within Complex Structuring. This pivotal role requires a deep understanding of financing and Risk-Weighted Asset (RWA) optimization to originate and execute innovative transactions. Your primary focus will be on addressing equity clients' funding requirements and optimizing their RWA usage, achieved by developing cutting-edge solutions and fostering collaboration across diverse teams. The Capital & Financing team serves as a crucial component of our strategic offering to equities clients, specializing in designing bespoke solutions to enhance balance sheet management and capital efficiency. As Director, you will be instrumental in identifying and capitalizing on new opportunities, structuring highly complex deals, and ensuring seamless execution through close collaboration with trading desks, legal, tax, and risk teams. This position offers a unique chance to work on pioneering transactions that directly contribute to the financial success of our clients and the firm's strategic objectives. This high-profile position provides the opportunity to lead significant transactions, directly influencing client funding optimization and the firm's RWA efficiency. You will drive the development and implementation of innovative trade structures and risk recycling solutions at the forefront of global financial markets. Collaborating with a broad range of internal stakeholders, this role enhances expertise in complex structuring and capital optimization, positioning you for substantial career growth within a team central to Citi's value proposition for equities clients.

What You'll Do

• Lead the origination and execution of transactions specifically designed to manage equity clients' funding requirements.
• Develop innovative and bespoke trade structures for equities clients, tailored to their specific needs.
• Create and implement sophisticated solutions for recycling risks associated with complex transactions.
• Execute trades in close collaboration and partnership with the relevant trading desks, ensuring efficient and effective deal flow.
• Demonstrate comprehensive understanding and comfort with all critical elements required for trade execution, including:
  • Navigating and finalizing complex legal documentation.
  • Understanding and applying appropriate tax considerations.
  • Analyzing and implementing correct accounting treatments.
  • Developing and applying advanced pricing methodologies.
  • Assessing and managing capital considerations and their implications.

What We'll Need From You

• Demonstrated expertise in financing and RWA mitigation solutions.
• A proven track record in executing complex structured transactions.
• Proficiency across all facets of trade execution: legal, tax, accounting, pricing, and capital.
• Exceptional problem-solving capabilities, coupled with a strong commercial acumen.
• The ability to work effectively and collaboratively with trading desks and other internal stakeholders.

What we will provide you

This role will provide you with the opportunity to grow a product line within equities, leveraging a strong franchise. You will work closely with many senior stakeholders across the markets platform in a bank that offers a diverse career path with global opportunities.

By joining Citi London, you will be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model and receive a competitive base salary, plus a range of benefits:

• 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• A discretionary annual performance-related bonus
• Private Medical Care & Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pension Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Special discounts for employees, family, and friends
• Access to learning and development resources

Certification Regime and Fitness & Propriety

Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to protected characteristics. This role is subject to the FCA and PRA Certification Regime. The Certification Regime requires that employees in specified significant harm functions are assessed as fit and proper to carry out their role. Assessments consider honesty, integrity and reputation; financial soundness; and competence and capability. The assessment may involve interviews, disclosures, background checks and other screening.

Additional information

Job Family Group: Institutional Trading
Job Family: Structuring
Time Type: Full time

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