Trader - Vice President - NEW YORK
Citigroup Inc., New York, NY, United States
Job Description
The Trader is a senior level position responsible for overseeing an Investment Grade Corporate Bond trading book and managing the associated risks, in coordination with the overall team and risk framework. The overall objective of this role is to deliver on budgeted revenues, provide liquidity to clients, and coordinate with key stakeholders to develop the overall sales & trading franchise.
Responsibilities
Oversee a trading book and generate revenues and manage risk for the respective business
Coordinate with Sales, Research, CM and other organizations across Markets and Securities Services and the broader business
Trade a book and deliver on budgeted revenues and manage book risk
Establish and maintain key relationships to deliver trades to the desk
Anticipate client demand in each respective product/market
Coordinate with desk analysts as needed and with sales to develop the franchise
Lead strong governance and controls
Work in close partnership with control functions such as Legal, Compliance, Market and Credit Risk, Audit, Finance in order to ensure appropriate governance and control infrastructure
Build a culture of responsible finance, good governance and supervision, expense discipline and ethics
Appropriately assess risk/reward of transactions when making business decisions; demonstrating proper consideration for the firm’s reputation
Be familiar with and adhere to Citi’s Code of Conduct and the Plan of Supervision for Global Markets and Securities Services
Adhere to all policies and procedures as defined by your role which will be communicated to you
Obtain and maintain all registrations/licenses which are required for your role, within the appropriate timeframe
Drive compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency
Recommended Qualifications
6-10 years of experience in a related role
Knowledge of respective products and clients
Required licensing and registrations as applicable
Advanced analytical and numerical competency
Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication
Effective interpersonal skills to develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Ability to analyze and pitch situations and determine suitable counterparties
Knowledge of Bloomberg, booking systems, trading protocol, closing technicalities
Education
Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience
Master’s degree preferred
Location & Salary Primary Location: New York New York, United States
Full time Salary Range: $175,000.00 - $250,000.00
Benefits 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.
Job Family Group Institutional Trading
Job Family Trading
Time Type Full time
Anticipated Posting Close Date Mar 09, 2026
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi. View Citi’s EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.
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Responsibilities
Oversee a trading book and generate revenues and manage risk for the respective business
Coordinate with Sales, Research, CM and other organizations across Markets and Securities Services and the broader business
Trade a book and deliver on budgeted revenues and manage book risk
Establish and maintain key relationships to deliver trades to the desk
Anticipate client demand in each respective product/market
Coordinate with desk analysts as needed and with sales to develop the franchise
Lead strong governance and controls
Work in close partnership with control functions such as Legal, Compliance, Market and Credit Risk, Audit, Finance in order to ensure appropriate governance and control infrastructure
Build a culture of responsible finance, good governance and supervision, expense discipline and ethics
Appropriately assess risk/reward of transactions when making business decisions; demonstrating proper consideration for the firm’s reputation
Be familiar with and adhere to Citi’s Code of Conduct and the Plan of Supervision for Global Markets and Securities Services
Adhere to all policies and procedures as defined by your role which will be communicated to you
Obtain and maintain all registrations/licenses which are required for your role, within the appropriate timeframe
Drive compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency
Recommended Qualifications
6-10 years of experience in a related role
Knowledge of respective products and clients
Required licensing and registrations as applicable
Advanced analytical and numerical competency
Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication
Effective interpersonal skills to develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Ability to analyze and pitch situations and determine suitable counterparties
Knowledge of Bloomberg, booking systems, trading protocol, closing technicalities
Education
Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience
Master’s degree preferred
Location & Salary Primary Location: New York New York, United States
Full time Salary Range: $175,000.00 - $250,000.00
Benefits 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.
Job Family Group Institutional Trading
Job Family Trading
Time Type Full time
Anticipated Posting Close Date Mar 09, 2026
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi. View Citi’s EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.
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