Job Description

Citi, a global leader in financial markets, is seeking a highly motivated and experienced sales professional to join its thriving EMEA Futures and OTC Clearing Sales team. This is not just another sales role; it's a chance to be at the forefront of a rapidly evolving industry, working with sophisticated clients and leveraging Citi's unparalleled global network. As a key player in a high-performing team, you will drive the sales agenda, originate new clearing mandates, and significantly impact the growth trajectory of our clearing business.


By joining Citi's Prime business, you'll become part of one of the world's largest participants in Exchange Traded Derivatives (ETD) and a recognized leader in OTC clearing. We offer clients access to over 70 futures and options exchanges across a wide range of listed products. Our expansive international footprint and robust trading capabilities make us the preferred liquidity provider for clients seeking innovative clearing solutions. This role offers exceptional visibility and growth potential within a dynamic and successful team, collaborating with cross-regional sales teams to win, execute, and capitalize on new mandates. This is your opportunity to make a real difference in a business that is transforming the financial landscape.

What You Will Do:

This dynamic role offers a diverse range of responsibilities centred on driving growth and forging strong client relationships:

Represent Citi as a key ambassador for Citi's Clearing Sales business at external client events and meetings, showcasing our expertise and building valuable connections. Strategic Execution through Collaboration with regional and global sales teams to deliver and execute the EMEA regional sales strategy, maximizing market penetration and revenue generation. Proactively identify and pursue new client opportunities, pitching Citi's comprehensive Prime Services clearing capabilities and crafting tailored solutions. Cultivate and manage relationships with senior clients, fostering trust and maximizing revenue and profitability through strategic engagement. Expert Advisory: Provide expert guidance to clients on implementing optimal clearing strategies, leveraging your deep understanding of market dynamics and regulatory landscape. Cross-Selling by identifying and capitalising on opportunities to cross-sell into Markets and Equities products (e.g., Cash, Prime Brokerage), expanding Citi's footprint within client portfolios. Problem Solving & Escalation: Efficiently address client needs, escalating complex issues to senior management when necessary to ensure seamless service delivery.

What We Need From You:

Proven Sales Expertise; extensive experience (5+ years) in a client-facing sales or relationship management role within the financial services industry, with a proven track record of success in Futures/OTC product sales. Candidates without this specific experience will not be considered. In-depth knowledge of Futures/OTC products and a strong understanding of multi-asset Prime Brokerage. Solid technical understanding of Futures/OTC clearing systems and vendors. Demonstrated ability to build strong client relationships, close mandates, and leverage internal teams to deliver comprehensive solutions. Proactive and Results-Oriented: A self-starter with exceptional time management and prioritization skills, capable of thriving in a fast-paced environment while maintaining meticulous attention to detail. A degree in finance, mathematics, or a related field, demonstrating a strong analytical and problem-solving aptitude.

This role provides unparalleled opportunities to enhance your career trajectory. You will strengthen existing client relationships while proactively cultivating new connections, expanding your network and influence within the financial industry. Collaborating with Citi colleagues across multiple desks will provide invaluable insights and build a strong internal network, positioning you for future growth. Furthermore, you'll continuously develop your technical expertise in the evolving derivatives clearing landscape, solidifying your position as a sought-after expert. This is a chance to not only achieve significant professional growth but also contribute to the future of financial markets.

What we will provide you:

By joining Citi London, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model but also receive a competitive base salary, and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits such as:

27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) A discretional 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 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.


Candidates applying for this role must be aware that it is a Certified Role, subject to the FCA and PRA Certification Regime.


The Certification Regime is one element of the Individual Accountability Regime which came into effect on 7 March 2016.


Under the Certification Regime, Citi UK regulated entities (Citi entities) must ensure that employees working in certain roles categorised as specified significant harm functions (Certified Roles) are assessed as fit and proper to carry out their role.


Under the guidance provided by the FCA and PRA, firms should have regard to the following when assessing fitness and propriety:

Honesty, integrity and reputation Financial soundness Competence and capability

In order to comply with the requirements of the Certification Regime, Citi entities must take reasonable care to ensure that an employee does not perform a Certified Role without first being certified as Fit and Proper. For this reason, you will be assessed for this role against the Fit and Proper requirements, as described above.


This assessment will be carried out through extensive interviews, self-disclosures, permitted criminal record checks, regulated reference checks, credit checks and other background screening checks.


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Job Family Group:

Institutional Sales
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Job Family:

Investor Sales
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Time Type:

Full time
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Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.
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Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.
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