Citigroup, Inc

Alternative Investment Sales Lead

Citigroup, Inc$176K — $265K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of investment sales or advisory experience, primarily with Alternative Investments.
  • Extensive background in Wealth Management or Private Banking handling complex clients.
  • Strong proven skills in sales and relationship management with a history of successful partnerships.
  • FINRA Series 7 and 63/66 licenses are mandatory.
  • Exceptional communication and influencing skills to convey complex ideas to diverse audiences.
  • Self-starter with analytical and problem-solving abilities, thriving in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

  • Demonstrate deep expertise in Private Equity, Private Credit, Real Estate, Infrastructure, and Hedge Funds.
  • Educate Bankers and Investment Counselors to enhance product knowledge and client engagement.
  • Explain investment structures and market trends clearly to varied audiences.
  • Develop and execute a sales pipeline across all segments of Citi Wealth.
  • Participate in client meetings, delivering impactful presentations and discussions.
  • Partner with Banker teams to meet Alternative Investment revenue and AUM goals.
  • Support product marketing and coordinate with external GPs for successful launches.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401(k) retirement plan options.
  • Life, accident, and disability insurance.
  • Wellness programs to support employees' health.
  • Generous paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
Full Job Description
The Alternative Investment Sales Lead is a senior strategic contributor responsible for driving the distribution and adoption of Alternative Investment solutions across Citi Wealth's client segments-including Citigold, Citigold Private Client, Wealth at Work, and the Private Bank. This role provides expert coverage across private equity, private credit, real estate, infrastructure, and hedge fund strategies, delivering product expertise, advisor enablement, and implementation guidance.

The Sales Lead partners closely with Bankers, Investment Counselors, and external managers to deepen relationships, expand AUM, and support high-quality client outcomes. This individual must demonstrate strong technical knowledge of alternative investments, a proven track record in investment sales, and exceptional relationship-building and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

Alternative Investment Expertise & Advisor Enablement
  • Demonstrate deep expertise across the full spectrum of Alternative Investments, including Private Equity, Private Credit, Real Estate, Infrastructure, and Hedge Funds.
  • Serve as the internal subject-matter expert, educating Bankers, Investment Counselors, and stakeholders to improve product proficiency, suitability understanding, and client engagement.
  • Explain complex investment structures, market dynamics, and historical trends in a clear, intuitive manner tailored to diverse audiences.

Sales Leadership & Pipeline Management
  • Develop, manage, and execute a disciplined sales pipeline across all Citi Wealth segments.
  • Participate in client meetings with Bankers and deliver high-impact presentations, portfolio discussions, and product pitches.
  • Partner with Banker teams to achieve Alternative Investment revenue and AUM targets; contribute to both new business acquisition and expansion of existing relationships.
  • Provide ongoing client servicing support post-investment, ensuring a seamless and high-quality experience.

Product Marketing & Launch Execution
  • Present investment product features, benefits, and performance considerations in internal meetings, training sessions, and conference calls.
  • Support the launch and ongoing marketing of new Alternative Investment offerings.
  • Collaborate with external General Partners (GPs) to coordinate product rollouts, investor communications, and servicing initiatives.

Risk, Compliance & Conduct
  • Assess risks thoughtfully when making business decisions, prioritizing Citi's reputation and client outcomes.
  • Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, Citi policies, and best practices regarding suitability, disclosures, and product governance.
  • Apply sound ethical judgment and maintain transparency in identifying, managing, and escalating control-related issues.

Qualifications
  • 10+ years of investment sales or advisory experience, with a strong focus on Alternative Investments.
  • Extensive background in Wealth Management or Private Banking with experience supporting complex individual or institutional clients.
  • Proven sales and relationship management skills with a demonstrated history of cultivating successful internal and external partnerships.
  • FINRA Series 7 and 63/66 licenses required.
  • Strong communication, presentation, and influencing skills; able to convey sophisticated concepts to a broad audience.
  • Self-starter with strong analytical abilities, creative problem-solving skills, and the ability to operate autonomously in a fast-paced environment.

Education:
  • Bachelor's/University degree, Master's degree preferred


Job Family Group:
Private Client Product Services

Job Family:
Investment Managed Sales

Time Type:

Primary Location:
New York New York United States

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
$176 720,00 - $265 080,00

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:
abr 28, 2026

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Citigroup is a financial services holding company that provides financial products and services. The company operates through two segments, Global Consumer Banking (GCB) and Institutional Clients Group (ICG). The GCB segment offers traditional banking services to retail customers through retail banking, commercial banking, Citi-branded cards, and Citi retail services. The ICG segment offers various banking, and financial products and services to corporate, institutional, public sector, and high-net-worth clients. This segment provides wholesale banking products and services, including fixed-income and equity sales and trading, foreign exchange, prime brokerage, derivative services, equity and fixed-income research, corporate lending, investment banking, and advisory services, private banking, cash management, trade finance, and securities services. Citi is committed to sustainability and social responsibility, and the company invests in initiatives that promote economic progress.

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