This list contains only the countries for which job offers have been published in the selected language (e.g., in the French version, only job offers written in French are displayed, and in the English version, only those in English).
We are currently seeking an Investment Counselor to join our team in Madrid covering clients of the Greece Market Region. You will closely collaborate with our Private Bankers to provide investment services to Citi’s European ultra-high new worth clients and family offices. The role will involve advising clients on portfolios, asset allocation, capital markets solutions, money markets, and alternatives (inl. Private Equity and Hedge Funds). Citi Private Bank has an extensive, global investment product platform, and the Investment Counselor acts as the primary conduit to it. This role is one done in very close partnership with the coverage team, of which it is a key part, as well as our trading, product, risk & compliance partners. The objective is to deliver agreed sales goals within the overall framework of the CPB business strategy and operating model. Investment counselors joining Citi Private Bank will be distinguished and highly accomplished at establishing, growing and managing investment relationships with ultra-high net worth clients. These are defined as AUM of $25MM or more with Citi Private Bank.
Job Responsibility:
Advise clients on portfolios, asset allocation, capital markets solutions, money markets, and alternatives (inl. Private Equity and Hedge Funds)
Act as the primary conduit to Citi Private Bank's global investment product platform
Work in close partnership with the coverage team, as well as trading, product, risk & compliance partners
Deliver agreed sales goals within the overall framework of the CPB business strategy and operating model
Be experienced in the implementation and oversight of investment solutions, and in providing advice and guidance on markets and actionable investment ideas
Cultivate trusting relationships with existing ultra-high net worth clients of Citi Private Bank
Be entrepreneurial and supportive of bringing in new clients/investment relationships
Combine in depth knowledge of traditional and alternative investments with wealth planning and private banking services to optimize client service and cross-marketing opportunities
Work across currencies, asset classes, markets and jurisdictions
Engage and advise clients on brokerage activity and execute trades seamlessly
Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating 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 behaviour, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency
Requirements:
Postgraduate Degree Educated or equivalent preferred
CFA or equivalent registration preferred
Will be expected to complete relevant regulatory qualifications
Fluent English
Fluent Greek
Experience of the financial industry, preferably in a trading or advisory role
Investment, banking and either portfolio management or trading experience
Excellent relationship building skills, both with clients, and across hierarchical levels and other functions
Ability to cope with ambiguity & change
Ability to challenge status quo and continuously optimize processes and tasks in own area of responsibility
A passion for markets and investing
Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and clients
Successful team player with ability to work individually under stress in possibly volatile market conditions
Possess high level of professionalism and strong personal integrity
High level of competence in Bloomberg, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Strong creative and interpersonal skills coupled with an entrepreneurial spirit and selling skills
Possesses a broad base of execution skills
Requires advanced judgment and conducts in-depth analysis to solve problems and develop new, innovative solutions