Director, Client Coverage, Citi

Citi

Location:
United Kingdom, London

Category:
Banking

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

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Job Description:

This Director role focuses on expanding Citi’s commercial banking operations in the North region of the UK. Responsibilities include developing strategic growth plans, acquiring new clients, managing teams, and driving Citi’s external profile in the region. The position entails leadership opportunities and direct engagement with clients across diverse industry sectors with international growth goals.

Job Responsibility:

Responsible for establishing and growing Citi's 'North' Commercial Banking proposition
includes the creation of a new 'North' strategic growth plan
actively calling on clients and business introducers/advisors
acquiring new banking clients
growing a ‘North’ P&L and Balance Sheet
deepening client relationships
expanding Citi’s external profile across the North
leading CCB’s ambition and strategic plans across the North
serving as a player/coach and management leader
managing people, budget and planning
proactively owning and responding to future needs, challenges or risks
identifying and pursuing new clients aligned with CCB’s value proposition
attracting and developing a commercial banking team
managing a budget and meeting individual/team sales goals
driving innovation through partnerships with product specialists and subject matter experts
structuring balanced deals
ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Requirements:

Significant Corporate/Commercial banking experience
in-depth knowledge of all aspects of corporate/commercial banking, including strong commercial credit knowledge and an ability to quickly learn new products and services
knowledge and understanding of the North market, competitors, and the franchise in the covered region
possesses sound judgment and is creative in providing solutions to bank clients, across the entire set of Citi capabilities (including Cash Management, Trade & Working Capital, Markets, Lending and Investment Banking)
significant experience with commercial credit decision making authority, with experience in complex capital structures and cross border transactions
strong credit skills with the capability to demonstrate advanced level credit skills to be appointed a Senior Credit Officer
ability to work effectively in team setting
able to effectively interact with a variety of internal and external stakeholders
proven track record of successfully managing and leading teams through complex change
a reputation for retaining, attracting and developing talent
proven leadership ability with excellent interpersonal communication skills
must be able to express a sound opinion, able to agreeably present another viewpoint
full management responsibility of a team (North Region), which will include management of people, budget and planning, to include duties such as performance evaluation, hiring and budget approval
must have a sharp business development (New Business Origination) focus and demonstrate innovative approaches
able to quickly adapt priorities based on the latest data insights.

Nice to have:

Commercial/corporate banking experience in the North region
familiarity with diverse industry sectors such as Industrials & Manufacturing, Digital, Tech & Communication, Business & Professional Services, Consumer & Retail, and Life Sciences
additional qualifications in management or finance.

What we offer:

Equal opportunity employment
well-being programs
career development opportunities
compliance support under the FCA and PRA Certification Regime.

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
August 20, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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