Job Description

Are you looking to take the next step in your career, working in a multi-asset role that focuses on the technical aspects of products within the global markets franchise? Citi is currently looking to hire a Structurer into its Multi Asset Group (MAG) focusing on product development, with a particular emphasis on linear products and collaboration with the Quantitative Investment Strategies (QIS) and Equity Derivatives Delta One teams.


By joining Citi's MAG, you will be a key member of a dynamic team whose primary focus is to provide asset-based investment and hedging solutions for a diverse range of clients, including distributors and institutional investors such as insurance companies, asset managers (including hedge funds), and pension funds.


You will be joining an established desk looking to further expand its product offering and client base by leveraging the existing platform to enhance and broaden our suite of linear products. This involves close collaboration with the QIS and Equity D1 teams, including sales, to generate innovative ideas, conduct market regime research, and develop both tactical and systematic products.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will be varied and exciting, encompassing the following key drivers:

Your primary focus will be developing and marketing innovative linear products to global clients. You will tailor your approach to effectively communicate with a wide range of clients, from sophisticated hedge fund users seeking hedging solutions to multi-asset investors interested in factor-based strategies. Leverage your existing network and cultivate new relationships to understand client needs, introduce Citi's product offerings, and ultimately drive client satisfaction. You will work closely with clients to develop bespoke, investable strategies that align with their investment objectives. Contribute to the continued growth of the platform by identifying and developing new client segments in collaboration with Citi's sales teams. You will participate in various growth initiatives and multi-asset projects, playing a key role in their implementation across different client segments. Provide support on bespoke client projects, ensuring seamless execution and delivery. You will contribute to business-as-usual (BAU) activities to maintain high service levels for clients globally, meeting Citi's standards of excellence. Collaborate closely with other teams across the bank, including trading, product development, and various support teams, to ensure a cohesive and effective product offering. You will work closely with the QIS and Equity D1 teams on various Equity D1 streams, including factors, thematic investing, hedging frameworks, and the necessary platform development.

What we will need from you:

A comprehensive understanding of a wide range of products across various asset classes and their effective application to meet client needs. This includes a strong understanding of linear products, including the latest developments and their potential applications in client solutions. A proven track record of building and maintaining strong client relationships within the institutional client base through a solutions-oriented approach. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, essential for effectively pitching products to clients with varying levels of knowledge. Experience working closely with other teams across the bank, including trading, product development, and support teams, is crucial. A strong understanding of how to assess the risk/reward profile of transactions when making business decisions, demonstrating sound judgment and adherence to applicable laws, rules, and regulations. This includes considering the firm's reputation, client interests, and asset protection.

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 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 Trading
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Job Family:

Structuring
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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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