Securized Products Sales - AVP

Entry Level Salesperson

Are you a highly motivated individual with a passion for financial markets and a desire to build a successful career in structured credit sales? This exciting entry level Salesperson role offers a unique opportunity to join a dynamic and growing team specializing in the distribution of Asset-Backed Securities (ABS) and Collateralized Loan Obligations (CLOs) to institutional investors. Focusing primarily on public-side distribution, with potential involvement in private-side financing, you will gain invaluable experience in both primary and secondary market activities.

Working closely with experienced senior sales team members, you will develop essential skills in client relationship management, trade execution, market analysis, and product knowledge. This role provides a platform for rapid professional growth and the chance to contribute directly to the success of a leading structured credit sales team. If you are a driven and ambitious individual seeking a challenging and rewarding career path in finance, this is an exceptional opportunity to make your mark.

What you will do will be varied day to day, but the key drivers for the role are:

• Support senior sales team members in all aspects of the sales process, including preparing marketing materials, conducting market research, and managing client communications.
• Build and maintains relationships with institutional investors, understanding their investment needs and providing market insights.
• Assist the execution of trades in primary and secondary markets, ensuring accurate and timely processing of transactions.
• Develop and maintain a strong understanding of ABS/CLO products, market dynamics, and regulatory landscape.
• Prepare sales reports, tracks performance indicators, and analyses market data to identify opportunities.
• Adhere to all relevant regulations and internal policies, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation.

What we will need from you:

• Proven ability to build and maintain client relationships, with existing contacts in the institutional investor space a significant advantage. While not required to be the primary client contact, experience supporting client relationships within a sales team is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, including the ability to engage professionally with clients in social settings.
• A strong understanding of financial instruments, ideally within credit derivatives.
• A self-starter with a strong work ethic, a genuine desire to learn, and a passion for financial markets.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in Bloomberg or similar platforms is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field.

What we will provide you:

• 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.