Fresh Jobs at Citi

• ​You are ready to bring your knowledge from the classroom to the boardroom, and Citi wants to help you get there. Whether it’s honing your skills or building your network, we know that success can’t come without growth. Our programme equips you with the knowledge and training you need to play a valuable role on your team and establish a long-term career here. At Citi, we value internal mobility, and career growth is not a question of if, but when. Citi South Africa is looking for Graduates to join our year-long Learnership Programme. The year-long programme provides exposure and practical work experience to newly qualified university graduates across various Citi businesses. Graduates are allowed to apply to permanent positions in the year and are also sponsored a postgraduate qualification during their year of work, relevant to their area.

Your time here will look something like this...

• As a Graduate you will go through a lengthy interview process. If successful, you will be placed in Equities, Markets.

We will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed….

• We’re committed to teaching you the ropes. The Learnership Graduate Programme trains and grows key players in today’s changing economic environment and will equip you with the knowledge and training you need to make an impact in the African and Global economy.

We want to hear from you if...

• You have obtained your undergraduate with a GPA 65% & above or Master’s degree in any discipline
• Accounting qualification is an added advantage
• Acceptable to have a maximum of 1 year of work experience but not required
• You have strong leadership, teamwork, and communication skills
• Attach your most updated CV, cover letter, full academic transcripts & ID when applying

Who we think will be a great fit...

Extensive work experience is not a requirement, but dedication to learning and a true passion for the business are vital. As industries all over the globe continue to restructure and grow, we are hiring professionals who have a global perspective on the future of banking, and want to make an impact on the corporate level. We value diversity and so do you. We’ll also be looking for the following:

• Commitment to personal growth and career development, a strong desire to learn, and success in team environments
• Knowledge of the global or domestic business landscape (preferred, but not required)
• Strong communication, planning and organizational skills
• Analytical and quantitative skills
• Desire to develop a deep understanding of the financial industry
• Unquestioned commitment to integrity and ethical decision-making.

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Job Overview

• The Subsidiary Account Manager (SAM) is an important client-facing role focused on managing and growing Citi's relationships with the local subsidiaries of our multinational clients. Based in-country, the SAM is responsible for deepening wallet penetration, driving revenue growth, and ensuring the seamless delivery of Citi's products and services within the local market. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the local operating environment and a strong track record of managing corporate client relationships.
• The Subsidiary Account Manager (SAM) is a client facing banker responsible for managing and growing Citi's relationships with the local subsidiaries of our multinational clients Global Network Banking team. The overall objective is to deepen wallet penetration, drive revenue growth, and ensure the seamless delivery of Citi's products and services within the local market.

Responsibilities:

Relationship Management

• Build and nurture trusted advisor relationships independently with key contacts at the client's local subsidiary through valuable insights and high-quality engagement.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the local entity's business model, strategy, and financial wallet to identify and pursue opportunities.
• Maintain a strong and consistent calling intensity to ensure proactive and responsive client coverage within the country.
• Independently develop and execute comprehensive account plans that align with both local subsidiary needs and global parent company objectives
• Strong focus in origination and execution of top revenue wallet opportunities
• Leads through influence, thought leadership, and a drive to execution
• Mentor junior bankers in understanding client needs and identifying business opportunities

In-Country Origination & Coverage

• Drive in-country wallet share growth for a portfolio of key subsidiary clients, maximizing Citi's penetration in the local market.
• Lead with solutions tailored to the local market, leveraging country and sector insights while aligning with the client's global parent strategy.
• Manage the local client pipeline effectively and collaborate with in-country Product Specialists to deliver banking solutions.
• Take ownership of revenue targets for an assigned portfolio with accountability for achieving and exceeding annual revenue goals

Local Strategy & Credit

• Demonstrate advanced credit acumen and lead discussions with clients and internal stakeholders, articulating risk-return trade-offs and recommending appropriate risk mitigation strategies
• Align account activities with local and global strategic initiatives, including country or product-specific campaigns, wallet sizing, and corridor plays.
• Contribute to the development of local market strategy and product development initiatives.
• Assist in escalations from the Client Manager
• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver complex, multi-product solutions, coordinating efforts across Product, Credit, Legal, Compliance, and Operations
• Influence senior stakeholders across the organization to secure resources, approvals, and support for strategic initiatives
• Identify emerging trends and client needs, working with Product teams to develop solutions
• 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:

• Experience:  6-10 years of experience
• Market Knowledge: Deep understanding of the local market, economic trends, and regulatory environment.
• Credit Skills: Strong credit understanding and risk assessment skills.
• Product Knowledge: Strong knowledge of corporate banking products, particularly Treasury and Trade Solutions (TTS) and Markets.
• Client Focus: Demonstrable ability to build and maintain strong client relationships and act as a strategic advisor
• Strong planning, negotiation, organizational and analytical skills
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills.

Education:

• Education:  Bachelor's/University degree, Master's degree preferred

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Job Overview

• The Corporate Finance Associate is an intermediate-level position responsible for assisting clients across the SSA in raising funds, facilitate trade and manage risk, as well as in providing strategic advisory services for mergers, acquisitions and other types of financial transactions in coordination with the Institutional Banking team(s). The overall objective of this role is to help drive origination across products, structure transactions in-line with bank’s credit appetite and execute efficiently.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in client transactions, projects or assignments as the member of a professional team.
• Partner with senior Corporate Banking Coverage Officers, Product Partners, ICM and Risk to drive corporate finance origination.
• Organize and analyze sophisticated financial data used in client proposals and strategic plans.
• Prepare timely client pitch materials in collaboration with product partners.
• Conduct economic/financial research.
• Provide evaluations of a company’s financial performance compared to overall industry and market trends or data.

Recommended Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of relevant experience
• Theoretical and practical application of a body of highly specialized knowledge is required, including comprehensive knowledge of the
• Corporate Banking business, its related products and pertinent regulations affecting it.
• Consistently demonstrate clear and concise written and verbal communication.
• Demonstrated planning and organizational skills.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience.