Markets Europe Business Execution Vp jobs at Citi Group in France, Paris

The evolution of electronic trading and automation has changed the way that Fixed Income products trade forever, driving a need for real-time, low latency pricing, market making and risk technology. In this increasingly electronic and competitive landscape, Citi is a major key player.

Job Responsibilities / Role:

• Designing and developing Algo trading applications for the business
• Working directly with Traders and Quants to contribute towards the future direction of the platform.
• Improve the technical capabilities of the platform to ensure it remains stable, flexible, and maintainable.
• Driving engineering standards and continuing to strive for best
• Enhancing our automated testing efforts and optimizing our UAT process
• Serving as advisor or coach to new or lower-level analysts
• Troubleshooting challenging performance and scalability issues
• Engaging with business users in London and across Europe (Paris, Milan)
• Assisting in third line support during core trading hours
• Acting as Subject Matter Expert to senior stakeholders and /or other team members.
• Liaising with the global business, support, and development teams on various exciting projects

Job Opportunities:

• Build a strong profile in a high-performance global team (London, Paris, NY)
• Develop efficient and robust solutions to challenging business problems.
• Work on a globally distributed team to deliver the next generation Algo platform for traders at Citi.
• Gain knowledge and exposure to Front Office Trading Systems, Fixed Income, and Derivatives flows.

Required

• 10+ years of programming experience with an Object-oriented language (preferably Java), Multi-Threading and any relational database
• Solid architectural understanding of enterprise applications
• Understanding of computing science fundamentals – concurrency, algorithms, data structures, design patterns, etc.

Preferred

• Experience with Java Core, Spring framework and Linux
• Experience developing large financial software trading systems with substantial hands-on development experience in building systems with an attention to optimizing and tuning performance, while also demonstrating critical thinking skills related to re-use, scalability, and troubleshooting.
• Prior experience in building algo trading systems is highly desirable
• Solid understanding of service architecture and high performance, low latency, and multithreading techniques
• Strong focus on system performance tuning and experience with low latency Java programming
• Experience with ION Trading solutions
• Knowledge of major Fixed Income Products (e.g.,EuroGovies/Swaps/GILTS/SASetc.) and Broker/Customer Markets electronic trading flows.
• Experience of KDB
• Experience with modern software development practices such as Agile development, test-driven development, and continuous integration and continuous delivery.
• Worked in an Agile globally distributed team using tools such as Jira, Bitbucket, Sonar & Jenkins
• Worked with tools such as IntelliJ, Gradle, etc.,
• Experience on JSON/XML and REST service

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience

Competencies:

• Excellent communication skills, oral and written; ability to face off to business users.
• Good team-work skills, and the ability to work in a distributed global team environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated with the determination to learn and achieve his/her goals
• Experience in full lifecycle development
• Ability to inspire and raise the level of his/her colleagues from a technical perspective.

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

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What you will do:

• Provide leadership and promote ties across businesses, regions, and support functions to ensure and manage stakeholder engagement across legal entities and franchise
• Manage and deliver on strategic or regulatory driven projects and non-routine activities to enhance and optimize product offering, client experience, revenues, expenses, capital usage, risk, European legal entity booking model and processes
• Support the implementation of corrective action plans
• Assess and communicate requirements and dependencies (stemming from e.g. business strategy, internal governance, target operating model, booking model, regulation, accounting rules, other projects)
• Assess and challenge progress on an ongoing basis to ensure successful and timely delivery
• 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 judgement regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting issues and concerns with transparency
• Facilitate Senior Management engagement in the decision-making process where appropriate
• Prepare presentations and Senior Management updates on regular basis and ad-hoc when appropriate or requested
• Represent the Europe Markets franchise in relevant working groups, forums and committees

What we'll need from you:

• Understanding of and an interest in Financial Markets
• 7+ years of relevant working experience
• Experience in managing projects and change initiatives preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree/University degree or relevant experience
• Master’s degree preferred
• Strong analytical and organizational skills as well as excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to assess, simplify, prioritize and escalate appropriately
• Problem solving mindset with attention to detail and ability to think long term/big-picture
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate globally across diverse groups
• Ability to work independently in a cross-border environment
• Good understanding of financial markets, finance/accounting, risks is a plus
• Proficiency in MS 365 applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

By joining Citi Paris, you will not only be part of a business that has a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed) and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits Pension Plan.

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By joining Citi, you will become part of a global organisation whose mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress.

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

• Provide leadership and promote business ties with senior leaders across key businesses, regions, and support functions
• 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 judgement regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.
• Represent the Markets Business in forums / committees as required
• Address operational queries from and to desks and act as point of contact for local functional partners (Compliance, Legal, Operations, Finance, etc)
• Manage local governance: Desk level (incl. Day to day supervision, procedures, etc.), Markets (incl. Monthly /Quarterly business reviews, Risk and Control forums); Country (eg CCC)
• Drive change management, including business and regulatory initiatives.
• Platform Management, includingfinancials monitoring, planning, technology stack, continuity of business, etc
• Establish and govern Risk and Controls across the business
• Manage local Internal Audits and drive implementation of related Issues/Corrective Action Plans
• Execute local controls and investigate op risk event

What we will need from you:

• This is not an entry level role, so you will need to have relevant experience in a business managementor front office supportrole
• This is an individual contributor role but stakeholder relationship is key
• Ability to speak of the following European language is preferred: Italian, Spanish, French
• Knowledge of the financial services industry and technology
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and processes
• Proven ability to work in high-pressure environments
• Consistently demonstrate clear and concise written and verbal communication
• Proven strategic planning and presentation skills
• Consistently develop and maintain effective work relationships
• Proven ability to conduct research/analysis and organize findings
• Fluent in English
• Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience
• Master’s degree preferred

By joining Citi Paris, you will not only be part of a business that has a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed), and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits Pension Plan.

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

Time Type:

By Joining Citi, you will become part of a global organisation whose mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress.

The Markets Europe Business Execution role is for a Senior Vice President position and is responsible for driving the overall European Markets Legal Entities and in-country governance and controls activities. These tasks include managing the relevant governance forums representing Citigroup Global Markets Europe (CGME) and Citibank Europe PLC (CEP) Markets business where required, managing internal audits, as well as first line of defence activities and addressing regulatory issues as required. This role will include the oversight of the controls executed by the team members in the region and oversee the implementation and design of new controls. The role will also drive transformation initiatives in the risk & controls space. The overall objective of this role is to ensure the business functions in a seamless and effective manner.

You will report directly into the Europe Markets Governance & Controls Lead.

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

• Manage a robust governance framework for the Europe Markets businesses
• Oversee the key activities for risk and controls monitoring for the Europe Markets businesses
• Sponsor and lead process / control automation
• Represent the team in Senior forums and dedicated working group, and act as a decision-maker as appropriate
• Ensure that controls and monitoring methods are adequately designed and executed
• Oversee and manage relevant issues, internal and external audits for resolution and coordination.
• Support the Europe Markets Business Execution team in the preparation of risk assessments, risk inventory maintenance, control performance monitoring and local control execution.
• Prepare Senior Management presentations for regular management information requests.
• Mentor and support more junior members of the team

What we will need from you:

• This is not an entry level role, so you will need to have extensive experience in a similar role and have an understanding of and interest in Financial Markets
• Experience in internal audit and/or operational risk is preferable
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate globally across diverse groups, with excellent verbal and written communication as well as influencing skills
• Proficiency in MS 365 applications
• Strong attention to detail and organization skills
• Ability to work independently in a cross-border environment
• Ability to raise issues on a timely basis and escalate appropriately
• Problem solving mindset, addressing root causes and thinking long term
• Ability to challenge status quo and bring new ideas to the table

By joining Citi, you will not only be part of a business that has a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed), and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits Pension Plan.

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

Time Type:

By Joining Citi, you will become part of a global organisation whose mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress.

What you will do:

• The role will establish the Interest Rates Quants presence in the Paris office
• Work with the Rates Flow traders to help them with usage of Quant models
• Communicate with business stakeholders on both daily support issues and strategic projects
• Collaborate with team members in other locations on new model development and model enhancements
• Interact with Quant teams in other asset classes on cross-asset initiatives

What we’ll need from you:

• Experience with Flow Interest Rates products: sovereign bonds, swaps and basis swaps, FX and exchange traded products
• Working knowledge of yield curve construction, especially in the multi-index context
• Modelling the impact of various basis effects on Interest Rates products valuation: OIS and tenor basis, cross-currency basis, clearing house and bilateral basis
• Proficient in C++ and python
• Data analysis, optimization, statistics and numerical methods skills are a plus
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• PhD or Masters

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Responsibilities:

• Refine and implement sales/marketing strategy to improve Citi's client footprint and maximize associated revenue while working with management/colleagues to establish a clear marketing plan with defined priorities, market penetration and revenue goals
• Leverage contact network, understand client needs, introduce the Citi offering, convince clients to adopt it and increase client satisfaction and Citi revenue
• Travel to the various European cities in which clients are based, regularly bringing Citi Emerging Markets resources (Trading, Research, Syndicate) to the clients for face to face interactions
• Forge a relationship with salespeople in Paris and the other hubs in order to leverage Citi's franchise and source relevant buying and selling opportunities for clients
• Work in close partnership with EM Credit traders in Hong Kong, London and New York to assist them in recycling market risk and sourcing value added trades from clients
• Assist the Syndicate and Debt Capital Markets teams in the three regions on new bond issues they are bringing to the market, ensuring clients are aware of the pipeline of deals Citi is leading and managing the clients’ orders in the deals they choose to participate in
• Mentor the AVP currently sitting in Paris who will be acting as the main back-up for European clients
• Work in close partnership with control functions such as Legal, Compliance, Market and Credit Risk, Audit, Finance in order to ensure appropriate governance and control infrastructure
• Build a culture of responsible finance, good governance and supervision, expense discipline and ethics
• Appropriately assess risk/reward of transactions when making business decisions; demonstrating proper consideration for the firm’s reputation
• Be familiar with and adhere to Citi’s Code of Conduct and the Plan of Supervision for Global Markets and Securities Services
• Adhere to all policies and procedures as defined by your role which will be communicated to you
• Obtain and maintain all registrations/licenses which are required for your role, within the appropriate timeframe

Qualifications:

• Sufficient prior relevant experience
• Experience in a client-facing role , having strong relationships with key clients
• Sales experience at a financial services organization
• Proven interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Consistently demonstrate clear and concise written and verbal communication
• Must have or be able to obtain required licenses

Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience

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The Investment Banking Associate is responsible for origination and execution of Debt Capital Markets transactions for Corporates and Financial Institutions across Western Europe with a focus on France, Belgium and Luxembourg. The Associate will participate in all client activities including marketing, structuring, execution and ongoing relationship management. You will be part of a dynamic team and will have great exposure to a number of teams including Syndicate, Investment Banking, Derivatives Solutions, Credit Sales and Trading, Corporate and Commercial Banking, Rating Advisory, Loans and Acquisition Financing across countries and industries.

Responsibilities:

• Play a key role in the origination and execution of investment grade bonds and financing solutions for Corporates and Financial Institutions across Western Europe with a focus on France, Belgium and Luxembourg
• Be involved in idea generation and the pitching process, helping to win new business and developing Citi’s franchise by building and maintain client relationships at a junior level
• Be involved in transaction structuring and tailoring of appropriate solutions for corporate and financial institution clients
• Prepare and review presentation materials, including market updates, pricing updates and pitch materials
• Manage internal processes and partner with Syndicate, Legal, Rating Advisory, Corporate and Investment Banking
• Manage and mentor analysts by providing detailed guidance and feedback, managing information flow, and providing credit and exposure information to analysts, as appropriate
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citi, 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

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of relevant experience required (ideally sector investment banking, capital markets, leveraged finance or derivative solutions)
• Fluent English and French. Third language appreciated
• Credit and corporate financing analytical skills
• Demonstrate ability to interact with clients and internal stakeholders
• Financial modelling skills preferred
• Good judgement, maturity and poise to enable interaction at all levels
• Thoughtful analytical skills; able to develop, clearly present and draw conclusions
• Exceptional verbal and written communications skills

• Excellent organizational skills; ability to effectively manage and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously
• Energetic, self-motivated and adaptable

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience, or higher

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