Job Description:

The HU/CZ/SK Country Markets & Sales Head is a dual function senior executive level position within Citi Europe PLC – Hungary Branch.  The role could also be managed from a different branch based on business decision. On one hand, the person is responsible for leading the local Markets teams, ensuring full compliance with the local & Citi regulatory liquidity framework and aligning the strategy across all products, ensuring as well the objectives of each product group is in line with the country priorities.  On the other hand the person is also responsible for defining & executing the Sales strategy in line with the global product offering, and in being personally responsible for production. The responsibility will also extend to Hub Managed Countries in the region.

Responsibilities:

HU/CZ/SK Markets Head Specific:

- Full leadership responsibility locally for the entire markets team, ensuring unbiased approach to any of the product functions

- Ensure strong connectivity between Markets and the rest of the teams in the franchise (Coverage teams, Finance, Legal, Compliance, etc)

- Compliance to all local & Citi liquidity regulations in relationship to corporate treasury function

- Active participation in all local governance committees (CCC, ALCO, BRCC, etc)

- In coordination with the local CCO, own local regulatory relationships & manage any regulatory interface & markets specific industry group.

Work in close partnership with control functions such as Legal, Compliance, and Credit Risk, Audit and Finance to ensure appropriate governance and control infrastructure

- Be familiar with and adhere to Citi’s Code of Conduct and the Plan of Supervision for Global Markets; and ensure that all team members understand the need to do the same

- Obtain and maintain all registrations/licenses which are required for your role, within the appropriate timeframe

- 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, as well as effectively supervise the activity of others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these.

Cluster Sales Specific:

- Align each product strategy with the country priorities to achieve the overall markets revenue targets.

- Create the local strategy for Citi’s Global Product offering/mix.

Drive the Sales strategy executing with the product teams & the relevant support coverage group.  Full ownership of team and individual sales revenue.

- Train and build Sales skills of the team.

Ensure full appropriateness & suitability of our product offering with clients

- Drive internal approval process with Risk & Business Seniors

- Drive rigorous HR process (performance appraisals, regular feedback sessions, coaching) of the local team.

Qualifications:

- 15+ years of relevant experience

- Very strong leadership / management skills.

- Ability to motivate and influence a diverse populations of key performers.

- Cross-Product experience & problem solving skills

- Proven track record of executed landmark deals

- Ability to originate, lead and execute complex transactions

- Build partnership and bring down silos. Build teams and grow expertise.

- Ability to influence and create alignment at senior levels across the firm both locally and internationally.

- Ability to build client relationship & driving opportunities.

Education:

- Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience. Master’s degree preferred

What we can offer you

By joining Citi Hungary, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive compensation package and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits that support you (and your family) to be well, live well and save well:

• Cafeteria Program

• Home Office Allowance (for colleagues working in hybrid work models)

• Paid Parental Leave Program (maternity and paternity leave)

• Private Medical Care Program and onsite medical rooms at our offices

• Pension Plan Contribution to voluntary pension fund

• Group Life Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program

• Access to a wide variety of learning and development programs, online course libraries and upskilling platforms, such as Udemy and Degreed

• Flexible work arrangements to support you in managing work - life balance

• Career progression opportunities across geographies and business lines

• Socially active employee communities with diverse networking opportunities

Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self every day.  We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay, and empowered to thrive. 

This Role is a “Controlled Function” Role as defined by the Central Bank of Ireland Reform Act 2010 and Principal Regulations 2011, and amending Regulations 2014, 2015.

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