ABS and RMBS Syndicate VP or Associate

We are seeking a VP or Associate level candidate to assist in the distribution of secured bonds and loans to institutional investors across a wide range of asset classes in various industries (ABS, RMBS).

Asset classes include US denominated as well as cross-border consumer loans and leases (autos, credit cards, student loans, personal loans, residential mortgages, etc.), corporate loans (small business, working capital, equipment, insurance premium, whole business), project finance and infrastructure, transportation (aviation and containers), renewables and intellectual property. 

The Syndicate desk is at the center of the transaction distribution process.  The desk intermediates issuers and sales/investors to deliver best in class capital raising solutions during the execution process.  Additionally, the desk is responsible for identifying and actioning new distribution ideas for issuers.

In addition to Issuers and Investors, Syndicate professionals must work in close partnership with numerous areas within Citi, including the Origination Team, Analytics, Sales and Trading in the

U.S. as well as partners in EMEA and APAC.  The desk remains constantly in communication with all parties and must exhibit leadership to guide issuers through the marketing, book build, execution, and pricing of new issue structured debt.

The Syndicate team benefits from the diverse coverage universe across different asset classes enabling a broad view of the markets and the opportunity to work with corporate CFOs and Treasurers in addition to the largest asset managers, insurance companies, banks, and hedge funds around the world.

Citi’s ABS F&S franchise is a recognized industry leader, consistently at the top of league tables across a multitude of asset classes, in a competitive business dominated by large banks across the street.

Clients:

Issuers:  Banks, captive financial firms, specialty finance companies, consumer, and corporate lenders (student loans, personal loans), large corporates and conglomerates (manufacturers, utilities, communications), advertisers, mutual funds, private equity firms, asset managers, wholesalers, and dealers.

Investors:  Institutional investors including money managers, hedge funds, insurance companies, sovereigns, state funds, corporate treasuries and bank treasuries.

Knowledge/Experience/Skills/Competencies:

Successful professionals in Syndicate share many common traits that include: 

• Leadership by example
• Integrity
• Intellectual curiosity
• Articulate in oral and written communication 
• Confident and comfortable with clients including C-Suite executives
• Enthusiastic                                                                                           
• Quick-thinking; able to multi-task 
• Cooperative; focused in achieving the group and client objectives 
• Detail oriented 
• A high level of motivation, commercial mindset, and strong intuition 
• Substantial experience with asset backed securities and loans preferred (including residential mortgages and corporate loans)
• Ideally, investor relationships and the ability to understand their objectives
• 2-6 years of experience in Banking, Capital Markets and/or Sales and Trading
• Degree(s):  at least a Bachelor’s degree 
• Licenses:  7, 63, 79

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

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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.

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