Investment Counselor

We are currently seeking an Investment Counselor to join and support the Emerging Market region (Russia, Turkey, Israel & Africa). You will closely collaborate with our Private Bankers and Product specialists to provide investment services to ultra-high net worth clients and family offices within the region that have EEA touch points.
The role will involve advising clients on portfolios, asset allocation, capital markets solutions, money markets, and alternatives (incl. Private Equity and Hedge Funds). Citi Private Bank has an extensive, global investment product platform, and the Investment Counselor acts as the primary conduit to it. This role is done in very close partnership with the coverage team, of which it is a key part, as well as our trading, product, risk & compliance partners. The objective is to deliver agreed sales goals within the overall framework of the CPB business strategy and operating model.
Key Responsibilities:
Establish, grow, and manage investment relationships with ultra-high net worth clients (AUM of $25MM or more with Citi Private Bank).
Implement and oversee investment solutions, providing advice and guidance on markets and actionable investment ideas.
Cultivate trusting relationships with existing ultra-high net worth clients and support bringing in new clients/investment relationships.
Collaborate and leverage a wide array of internal partners.
Combine in-depth knowledge of traditional and alternative investments with wealth planning and private banking services to optimize client service and cross-marketing opportunities.
Engage and advise clients on brokerage activity and execute trades seamlessly.
Assess risk in business decisions, ensuring compliance with laws, rules, regulations, and internal policies.
Development Value:
Exposure to all areas of Citi Private Bank and Global Wealth Management business across Europe, with opportunities for advancement into senior producer or team leader roles, or lateral moves to banking positions.
Skills:
Effective communication with co-workers and clients.
Team player with ability to work individually under stress in volatile market conditions.
High level of professionalism and strong personal integrity.
Competence in Bloomberg, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Strong creative and interpersonal skills coupled with an entrepreneurial spirit and selling skills.
Broad base of execution skills.
Advanced judgment and ability to conduct in-depth analysis to solve problems and develop innovative solutions.
Knowledge/Experience:
Experience in the financial industry, preferably in a trading or advisory role.
Investment, banking, and either portfolio management or trading experience.
Excellent relationship-building skills with clients and across hierarchical levels.
Ability to challenge the status quo and optimize processes in own area of responsibility.
Qualifications:
Postgraduate Degree or equivalent preferred; exceptional candidates with relevant experience will be considered.
CFA or equivalent registration preferred.
Will be expected to complete relevant regulatory qualifications.
Fluent in English.
Russian language skills are a plus.
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.
Job Family Group: Private Client Product Services
Job Family: Investment Counselor
Time Type: Full time
Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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