Careers at Citi

Job Overview

• The Sub Saharan Africa (SSA) Platforms & Data Services Head focuses on the creation, successful execution and implementation of digital strategies that will drive the commercialization of digital solutions for Citi’s clients to meet their needs across the whole globe. The role involves identifying key product enhancements that support client commitments, evaluating emerging market trends, combatting competitive threats, and complying with regulatory requirements in order to ensure PDS capabilities and services continue to serve customers and support the winning of new business

What you’ll do:

• Define and communicate Platforms and Data Services strategic roadmap and value proposition clearly with clients, our sales teams, and partners on an ongoing basis
• Drive and own the Platforms and Data Services priorities for SSA, through a deep understanding of client and market requirements, along with building and implementing a pricing framework for Digital Platforms for the region and drive annuity fee revenue growth
• Ensure compliance with key SSA regulations and optimize regulatory change via periodic interactions with key regulators in countries, as well as proactive thought leadership on key digitization trends. Analyse and anticipate future regulatory requirements in the region based on developments in other regions, as well as roadmap laid out by local regulators
• Drive product commercialization working with Sales and Relationship teams to propel strong client adoption of existing and new capabilities
• Ensure seamless client onboarding, transaction execution and servicing experience
• Gather market and client feedback across SSA and continue to enhance proposition on an ongoing basis
• Ensure timely review and response to client experience and production incidents, focusing especially on issues that may significantly pose regulatory/legal risks or impact client satisfaction
• Champion key client experience requirements, RFP deal commitments and emerging market trends identified across the SSA cluster for strategic roadmap planning and investment prioritisation
• Deliver regular Business Review reporting representing PDS in the SSA cluster, focusing on progress and risk to commercialisation targets and OKRs, significant and trending client issues, risk and control issues, especially of a regulatory nature, talent and staffing issues
• Maintain a strong risk and controls environment, ensuring regulatory and market mandatory requirements are identified, assessed and prioritised for attention, including any technology development, to enable PDS capabilities and services to remain compliant with local laws and regulations where applicable

What we’ll need from you:

• Relevant experience in transaction banking or in any digital business
• Strong executive presence and communication skills, with demonstrable experience of presenting to clients on topics ranging across cash management, payments, digital banking and integration
• Experience of leading a multi-country platforms related strategy or digital transformation of business - preferred
• Technical knowledge of digital platforms and APIs or broader knowledge of Digital Transformation / Transformation mindset with the ability to think strategically to develop future vision for the business. Agile / Scrum Product Owner certification would be a plus
• “Execution spirit” and entrepreneurial skills; “Gets things done”
• Strategy and execution skills to prioritize areas of focus while also driving implementation in a large, global, and matrixed environment

What we can offer you:

• Successful candidate will have an opportunity to work with colleagues and partners across Citi’s global network of almost 100 countries on commercialization of PDS solutions among Citi's top customers, many of whom are part of the Fortune 500 list
• High-profile and visible role with an excellent opportunity to lead the digital agenda for the business
• Opportunity to lead, support and drive significant digital transformation of our clients’ businesses
• Build product development and product management skills in a horizontal and end-to-end manner
• Develop a range of skills across multiple facets of product development, business management, and risk & control
   

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Job Overview

• Citi's Markets division is one of the world's leading global trading franchises, delivering comprehensive sales and trading capabilities across equities, fixed income, currencies, and commodities to institutional clients in nearly 80 countries. Within Equities, Citi's Delta One platform provides clients with access to synthetic financing, single stock and index derivatives, and equity swap solutions, serving hedge funds, asset managers, and corporate clients through a fully integrated front office capability spanning trading, sales, and prime brokerage.
• This is a junior front office opportunity within Citi's MENA Corporate Events Flow Trading (CEFT) and Single Stock Flow (SSF) team, embedded within the Delta One desk in Johannesburg. The role sits at the intersection of derivatives trading, risk management, and inventory optimisation, with a specific focus on dividend and corporate action dynamics across single stock positions. It offers a genuine platform to develop deep expertise in equity derivatives markets while contributing directly to P&L and the broader Delta One and Prime Finance franchise.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage and mitigate trading book risk across SSF and CEFT positions, ensuring precision in daily P&L reporting, reconciliation, and attribution with full ownership of book accuracy.
• Execute OTC and listed single stock derivative trades with counterparties and inter-dealer brokers, managing firm inventory in compliance with transaction terms, internal approvals, and regulatory restrictions.
• Collaborate with stock loan and funding desks to construct and optimise synthetic short coverage, enhancing balance sheet efficiency across delta one and wider equities financing businesses.
• Service single stock futures clients in conjunction with derivatives and delta one sales teams, responding to pricing requests and supporting client growth strategies through precise and competitive execution.
• Provide expert dividend and corporate action pricing to prime sales trading, offering critical insight into liquidity considerations, corporate action complexities, and election optimisation across all firm positions.
• Partner with technology teams to drive enhancements to trading infrastructure, improving desk efficiency, automating processes, and reinforcing operational controls.

What We Need From You

• Analytical and quantitative foundation — a tertiary degree from a reputable university in Finance or numerical discipline is strongly preferred, with demonstrable ability to apply quantitative reasoning to real-time trading and risk decisions.  Completed JSE RPE and Trader Examination modules will be an advantage.
• Understanding of single stock derivatives and delta one products — direct exposure to equity swaps, single stock futures, total return swaps, or listed options within a front office or closely aligned function is highly valued.
• Knowledge of corporate actions and dividend mechanics — familiarity with the lifecycle of corporate events (mandatory and voluntary), dividend forecasting, and their impact on derivative pricing and risk is a clear advantage.
• Programming proficiency — practical experience with Python, SQL, or VBA to support data analysis, workflow automation, and system enhancement within a trading environment.
• Relationship and communication skills — the ability to engage effectively with internal stakeholders across sales, prime brokerage, stock loan, funding, and technology, as well as external counterparties and clients.
• Attention to detail and composure under pressure — capacity to operate accurately and decisively in a fast-paced, high-stakes trading environment where precision in risk management and execution is paramount.