Role / Team Overview:

The First Line Client Specialist/Sales Support Specialist is a seasoned professional role. Applies in-depth disciplinary knowledge, contributing to the development of new techniques and the improvement of processes and work-flow for the area or function. Integrates subject matter and industry expertise within a defined area. Requires in-depth understanding of how areas collectively integrate within the sub-function as well as coordinate and contribute to the objectives of the function and overall business. Evaluates moderately complex and variable issues with substantial potential impact, where development of an approach/taking of an action involves weighing various alternatives and balancing potentially conflicting situations using multiple sources of information. Requires good analytical skills in order to filter, prioritize and validate potentially complex and dynamic material from multiple sources. Excellent communication and diplomacy skills are required. Work and performance of all teams in the area are directly affected by the performance of the individual.

What you'll be doing:

• Work with salespeople, client executives and clients to support all aspects of the client and sales lifecycle
• 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
• Proactively support sales to manage the ‘First Line of Defence.
• Ensuring post-trade processes are managed efficiently and effectively such as:
  - Prompt resolution of booking issues causing operational issues
  - Prompt resolution of settlement issues and margin disputes etc.,
• Monitoring of the desks first line controls such as:
• Minimizing credit line breaches
• Ensure credit facilities are sufficient and maintained to support trading
• Act as a point of escalation and own resolution of operational issues between sales and support functions
• Diagnose the root causes as issues arise and identify both tactical and strategic solutions owning the delivery
• Build a culture of responsible finance, good governance and supervision, expense discipline and ethics
• Be familiar with and adhere to Citi’s Code of Conduct and the Plan of Supervision for Global Markets and Securities Services
• 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:

• Knowledge of client onboarding procedures (KYC requirements, OFAC, etc.)
• Excellent interpersonal skills related to client interaction, and internal team interactions
• Proficient with Excel, Word, PowerPoint and general computer skills
• Requires being detail oriented with excellent organizational skills
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Excellent work ethic Advanced written and verbal communication skills

Education:

• Bachelors/University degree or equivalent experience

What we can offer you:

We work hard to have a positive financial and social impact on the communities we serve. In turn, we put our employees first and provide the best-in-class benefits they need to be well, live well and save well. By joining Citi, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed), and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits such as:

• Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days plus bank holidays; increasing with tenure.
• A discretional annual performance related bonus.
• Private medical insurance packages to suit your personal circumstances.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Pension Plan.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Special discounts for employees, family, and friends.
• Access to an array of learning and development resources.

Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self every day.  We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay, and empowered to thrive.

Sounds like Citi has everything you need. Then apply to discover the true extent of your capabilities.

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

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Job Family Group:

Institutional Sales

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Job Family:

Corporate Sales

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Time Type:

Full time

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