VP Banker – Japan Desk – Global Network Banking

Global Network Banking (GNB) serves a select number of the world’s largest and most prominent multi-national corporations that demand the highest standards and world-class quality coverage.

The Banker role is a senior level professional responsible for delivering Citi’s unique global network to the subsidiaries and regional treasury centers of our Banking clients operating in and out of the United States. More specifically, this position will primarily cover subsidiaries of Japan-headquartered clients. The Banker will drive revenue growth for the US franchise by ensuring strong focus on origination, driving wins across all products while simultaneously delivering exceptional client service.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for subsidiary relationship management and providing a wide range of treasury and corporate finance solutions, including cash management, trade, FX, derivatives, financing and commodities
• Help oversee the Japan to North America corridor initiative and appropriate strategy to aggressively grow the NAM Inbound business, a critical growth area for the firm
• Partner intimately with product partners in developing innovative solutions to meet specific client needs and hold regular pipeline reviews to discuss top opportunities
• Drive coverage and calling strategy for Japanese subsidiaries operating in the U.S. to uptier the dialogue with clients at the Treasurer, CFO, CEO, etc. levels to ensure optimal deal origination
• Responsible for evaluating public filings, research report, operations, business plans and financial forecasts to product strategic and financial analysis
• Ensure alignment of core strategy against the segment with Banking, Markets, Services, Wealth, as well as Institutional Client Management (“ICM”) and Risk partners to drive growth and client delivery
• Responsible for meeting revenue goals and other goals related to budget, risk management, and credit allocation in partnership with Parent Account Manager (“PAM”), Global Capital Market (“GCM”) and Risk
• Drive innovation, differentiation, speed to market and promote cross-selling of products across the full Citi platform
• Responsible for staying abreast of market and industry trends, “best practices” and competitive landscape
• Cultivate Senior Relationships: Cultivate and deepen strategic relationships with senior decision-makers - including Japanese ex-patriate regional management on secondment from Japan - fostering dialogue that shapes client engagement and identifies emerging opportunities.
• Bridge Cultural and Linguistic Differences: Serve as a critical cultural and linguistic bridge, expertly navigating nuances to foster profound trust and enhance seamless communication between Japanese clients and Citi, cementing the ground for long term relationship.
• Internal Leadership; Act as the “Quarterback” for our Japan Franchise in the US. Continuously observe market trends, client movements, and competitor activities in NAM, and proactively report insights and emerging opportunities to the Tokyo team. Ensure our Japan Business strategy remains agile, well-informed, and globally aligned

Qualifications:

• 6-10 years of experience
• Fluency in both Japanese and English (spoken and written) is essential
• Sound understanding of the Corporate Banking business and its related products, pertinent regulations affecting it and the lending and credit approval process
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
• Strong planning, negotiation, organizational and analytical skills
• Experience with large corporate clients, capital markets products, derivatives, credit, cash management, trade,finance and securities products
• Series 7 and 63 licenses

Education:

• Bachelor’s/University degree, Master’s degree preferred

Job Family Group:

Institutional Banking

Job Family:

Corporate Banking

Time Type:

Full time

Primary Location:

New York New York United States:

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

$200,000.00 - $225,000.00
In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.

Most Relevant Skills:

Please see the requirements listed above.

Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

Anticipated Posting Close Date:

Apr 09, 2026

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