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Job Description
Citi is seeking a dynamic and experienced marketing leader to serve as an SVP of Banking Marketing covering the Investment Bank, Corporate Bank and Commercial Bank across Asia.
This pivotal role will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive marketing strategies and flagship events that drive business growth, enhance client engagement, and strengthen Citi's brand presence. The individual will work closely with senior stakeholders across Citi and in Banking in particular, as well as members of Client Access and other marketing functions.
The right candidate should be highly organized with a demonstrated ability to multitask, manage and prioritize competing workstreams.
The candidate should have a strong understanding of the banking industry and a successful track record of budget management, client engagement planning and oversight of event execution. Strong interpersonal, communication, diplomacy and leadership skills are required to build consensus on strategy and liaise with senior members of the bank. An analytical mindset is critical to measuring program success and further developing our client tracking and monetization of marketing efforts.
Responsibilities
Develop and Implement Marketing Plan: Support the definition and execution of the end-to-end marketing strategy for Banking in Asia, aligning with global strategy for banking, business objectives, and growth priorities.
Strategic Client Events: Oversee the design and execution of strategic client events, roundtables, and sponsorships that strengthen client relationships, generate new leads, and support business development. Support and drive One Citi collaboration across business lines.
Event Management: In close cooperation with the business and/or the Global Events Management team, manage all aspects of client and prospect events, including invitation processes, compliance reviews, logistics, on-site client interaction, hospitality, budget management, and post-event feedback and follow-up.
Stakeholder Management: Foster strong partnership with the teams regionally, including senior management, to understand their marketing / event needs.
Budget Management: Optimize and strategically influence manage spend across Banking marketing initiatives. Provide regular updates to key stakeholders on marketing spend, completed initiatives, and Return on Investment.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal partners, fostering an ongoing dialogue around best practice sharing, process improvement, and event/ content management.
Market Understanding: Maintain a strong understanding of the industry, competitors, and the evolving needs of institutional clients. Utilize this knowledge to develop targeted marketing initiatives working in close collaboration with senior banking stakeholders.
Ensure a detailed understanding of marketing collateral and facilitate the production of such collateral by working closely with product marketing teams, the marketing assets team and front-office personnel.
Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets. Drive 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:
Education:
Bachelor's/University degree or equivalent experience. Additional qualifications in marketing, communications, finance, or investments will be considered favorably.
Organizational Relationships:
Reports to: Asia Banking Marketing head within Client Access and Markets and Banking Marketing (CAMBM).
Partnerships: Banking heads, CAMBM team leads, HR, Global Events Management (GEM), Regional and Country Corporate Affairs (ESPA), and other relevant stakeholders across Citi.
Key Competencies:
Execution
Collaboration
Innovation
Strategic Thinking
Citi is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.