EMEA Financials Trader, AVP/ VP at Citi

Job Overview

• We are seeking an Assistant Vice President (AVP)/ Vice President (VP) for a Spread Financials Trader position within our dynamic Spread Products trading team. This role offers a compelling opportunity to contribute directly to the profitability and market presence of Citi's Markets division. The successful candidate will be instrumental in managing and optimizing trading strategies within spread financials, utilizing sophisticated analytical tools and market insights. This is an exciting chance to operate within a fast-paced, high-impact environment, directly influencing market outcomes and developing expertise in complex financial instruments.

Primary Responsibilities of the role

• Execute proprietary trading strategies focusing on spread financials across various asset classes, optimizing for risk and return.
• Manage and monitor a portfolio of spread financial positions, adjusting strategies in response to market movements, economic data, and geopolitical events.
• Conduct in-depth quantitative and qualitative analysis to identify market inefficiencies and opportunities within spread financial products.
• Collaborate with sales, structuring, and research teams to generate actionable trading ideas and provide market color to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Develop and implement automated trading tools and models to enhance trading efficiency and optimize execution.
• Ensure all trading activities adhere strictly to internal risk limits, regulatory requirements, and compliance policies.

What we need from you

• Proven experience (2-5 years) in a trading role within a financial institution, with a focus on spread financial products or related derivatives.
• Strong understanding of financial markets, macroeconomic principles, and quantitative trading strategies.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, or Java for data analysis and algorithmic trading model development.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make rapid, informed decisions under pressure.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Quantitative Finance, Computer Science, or a related highly analytical field.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a high-intensity, team-oriented environment, coupled with strong communication skills.

What Citi can offer you

By joining Citi London, 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 base salary (which is annually reviewed), and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits such as:

• 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• A discretional annual performance related bonus
• Private Medical Care & Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pension Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Special discounts for employees, family, and friends
• Access to an array of learning and development resources 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. If you are actively working with clients, have a passion for relationships and want to be part of a successful global franchise – then apply today. This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

Candidates applying for this role must be aware that it is a Certified Role, subject to the FCA and PRA Certification Regime. The Certification Regime is one element of the Individual Accountability Regime which came into effect on 7 March 2016. Under the Certification Regime, Citi UK regulated entities (Citi entities) must ensure that employees working in certain roles categorised as specified significant harm functions (Certified Roles) are assessed as fit and proper to carry out their role. Under the guidance provided by the FCA and PRA, firms should have regard to the following when assessing fitness and propriety:

• Honesty, Integrity and Reputation
• Financial soundness
• Competence and capability In order to comply with the requirements of the Certification Regime, Citi entities must take reasonable care to ensure that an employee does not perform a Certified Role without first being certified as Fit and Proper. For this reason, you will be assessed for this role against the Fit and Proper requirements, as described above. This assessment will be carried out through extensive interviews, self-disclosures, permitted criminal record checks, regulated reference checks, credit checks and other background screening checks.