Citigroup, Inc

Core Trade Structuring Lead - SVP

Citigroup, Inc • $163K — $245K *
New York, NY 10025Hybrid
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
2 days ago
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
  • 8+ years' experience in trade finance with focus on complex and structured transactions.
  • Expertise in Letters of Credit and Guarantees.
  • Experience leading client core trade relationships.
  • Familiarity with bespoke documentation and LMA trade structures.
  • Strong understanding of credit processes and risk frameworks.
  • Ability to operate independently on complex transactions.

Responsibilities

  • Structure and execute high-value trade finance transactions.
  • Lead transaction structuring across multiple jurisdictions or counterparties.
  • Draft and negotiate trade documentation in collaboration with Legal.
  • Translate client needs into feasible trade structures with coverage teams.
  • Act as a technical expert advising on risk allocation and execution.
  • Contribute to regional trade structuring priorities and multi-country solutions.
  • Manage end-to-end transaction structuring and handover to Operations.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401(k) plan.
  • Life, accident, and disability insurance.
  • Wellness programs.
  • Paid time off including vacation and sick leave.
Full Job Description
The Core Trade Structuring Lead Specialist is responsible for supporting and providing advisory to Sales, Banking and Risk on client engagements for structured core trade transactions, primarily involving Letters of Credit, Guarantees and related structured trade solutions. Additionally, leading solutioning, deal approvals and execution with an emphasis on complex risk and credit frameworks under strong controls environment in order to support the expansion of our accessible wallet and enable the business to grow sustainably. It requires experience leading complex deal execution across the globe and a solid understanding of Corporate Finance.

The role sits distinctly within front-office structuring, with accountability for transaction design, risk allocation and documentation, rather than sales origination or operational processing. It requires strong technical expertise, sound judgement and experience with bespoke and, where applicable, syndicated trade structures, including transactions using LMA (London Market Association) - aligned documentation.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Structure and execute complex, high-value and non-standard trade finance transactions, including Letters of Credit, Guarantees and structured trade solutions.
  • Lead the structuring of transactions involving multiple jurisdictions, counterparties or banks, including risk participation, club and syndicated trade transactions where applicable.
  • Draft, review and negotiate trade documentation, including LMA-style or LMA-based structures, in close coordination with Legal.
  • Translate client needs into bankable, risk-appropriate trade structures, working alongside coverage and product teams without assuming a primary sales remit.
  • Act as a technical structuring expert, advising on risk allocation, documentation mechanics and execution feasibility.
  • In close coordination with Product Management, contribute to the development and execution of regional trade structuring priorities, including delivery of complex, multi-country solutions that support scalable and well-governed portfolio growth.
  • Manage end-to-end transaction structuring through internal approval and execution, with formal handover to Operations for processing and administration.
  • Maintain ownership of assigned transaction pipeline and associated revenues.
  • Conduct targeted wallet analysis to identify structuring-led opportunities within existing client relationships.
  • Coordinate closely with Credit Risk, Legal, Compliance and other control partners to support credit approvals and governance requirements.
  • Apply consistent structuring and documentation standards across transactions and jurisdictions.
  • Provide technical guidance to Trade Sales and Risk Distribution colleagues on complex or bespoke structures.


Governance and Risk Responsibilities:
  • Ensure all transactions are structured in line with internal policies, approved risk appetite and applicable regulatory requirements.
  • Appropriately assess risk and reward at transaction level, including legal, credit, operational and reputational considerations.
  • Ensure material structuring decisions, deviations and risk mitigants are clearly documented.
  • Participate in audits, reviews and remediation actions relating to assigned transactions or portfolios.
  • Adhere to the firm's Code of Conduct and demonstrate sound ethical judgement at all times.


Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
  • 8+ years' related experience in trade finance, with a strong focus on complex and structured trade transactions.
  • Demonstrated expertise in Letters of Credit, Guarantees and structured trade solutions.
  • Background in leading client core trade relationships
  • Experience with bespoke documentation, exposure to LMA or LMA-based trade structures is welcomed.
  • Strong understanding of credit processes, legal documentation and risk frameworks.
  • Proven ability to operate independently on complex transactions.
  • Strong analytical skills, commercial judgement and attention to detail.
  • Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills.


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

Job Family Group:
Product Management and Development

Job Family:
Trade Structuring

Time Type:
Full time

Primary Location:
New York New York United States

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
$163,600.00 - $245,400.00

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:
Jun 08, 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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Market Cap
$1.3 billion
Industry
Finance & Insurance
Net Income
$89.6 million
Founded
1812
5 Year Trend
+4.6%
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