The MSBF Transactor Sr. Lead is a strategic professional who closely follows latest trends in own field and adapts them for application within own job and the business. Typically a small number of people within the business that provide the same level of expertise. Excellent communication skills required in order to negotiate internally, often at a senior level. Developed communication and diplomacy skills are required in order to guide, influence and convince others, in particular colleagues in other areas and occasional external customers. Accountable for significant direct business results or authoritative advice regarding the operations of the business. Necessitates a degree of responsibility over technical strategy. Primarily affects a sub-function. Responsible for handling staff management issues, including resource management and allocation of work within the team/project.
Responsibilities:
The Product Transactor is an experienced lending product specialist and Credit Officer within the Investment Finance
business, with direct client coverage responsibility. The Product Transactor is required to have strong structuring skills,
origination/marketing capabilities and sound credit judgment and has the responsibility to work with Private Bankers for
completing the due diligence, underwriting, obtaining approval and reviewing/closing documentation for new Facilities to clients.
Marketing and sale of the full Product range, including client calling and account planning in partnership with Private Bankers
Understand and anticipate clients\' needs, following up with effective products and financial solutions
Maximize revenue generation whilst achieving at least minimum return targets ensuring responsible lending growth
Responsible for appropriate transaction structuring and execution (within product programs) with appropriate risk and return
characteristics, ensuring appropriate Credit Policy and Risk Acceptance standard compliance
Define, coordinate and oversee the analytical activities of the deal team
Define and negotiate the transaction and credit framework (including covenant definition)
Oversee preparation of credit and capital allocation Memos (as applicable)
Oversee the Credit Approval write up, for both new deals and annual reviews
Negotiation, obtaining and closing of credit documentation, ensuring compliance with all Citi and external policies and coordinating with external counsel and Risk Management, as required
Responsible for the early problem recognition process and must propose, when deemed appropriate, credit classification and appropriate risk rating on specific transactions/ relationships
This is a demanding role for which a strong mix of credit and process skills is crucial. It requires an ability to influence stakeholders, including clients, seniors of the bank, Risk, auditors or other areas of the Bank, to deliver against budget and to ensure processes meet the Bank\xe2\x80\x99s highest standards.
Participation in remedial management actions together with SARG as require
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:
10+ years of experience
Strong and proven analytical, financial structuring and execution skills
Strong marketing and sales skills
Strong knowledge of Citibank\xe2\x80\x99s Credit Policies, Product Programs and Citi Policies
Intermediate knowledge of financial markets, investments, banking and loan products
Financial and cash flow modelling
Strong communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines
Good negotiation skills initiative and interactive approach to problem solving
Displays flexibility and independence in a demanding environment