Wealth: Private Bank - UHNW Banker - Managing Director

Position: Citi Wealth: Private Bank - UHNW Banker - Managing Director
The Private Banker Function Group Manager manages a team of senior professionals. The job requires a broad and comprehensive understanding of the different systems, theories and practices relevant to a function as well as practical experience of multiple business cycles. In-depth knowledge of the industry and direct competitors' products/services is also necessary in order to contribute to the commercial objectives of the business.

Requires thorough understanding of strategic direction of the function within the business, combined with a solid conceptual/practical grounding in both the function and/ or area of expertise. Excellent communication skills required in order to influence a wide range of audiences. The job is likely to be involved in both internal and external negotiations which will have a major impact on the area managed, and possibly on other related areas and organization as a whole.

Develops medium- to long-term plans and executes functional strategies for the market under management, requiring coordination and integration across units.

Responsibilities:

+ The position entails growing the existing client business, along with an acquisition strategy for UHNW target names.

Thusthorough knowledge of the relevant market is critical anda track recordevidencingthe ability to grow such business through a focused andhigh quality team.

+ Accountable for driving revenue andberesponsible for their entire team's revenue goals.

+ Works closely with the Global Market Manager (GMM) to lead the activities for the team.

+ Coach and guide team members and help them develop and share sales ideas across their and the wider team.

+ Co-ordinate client calling and prospecting amongst team members and sharing best practice.

+ Work with the GMM to achieve overall team revenues and growth objectives.

+ Take the lead in developing and implementing marketing and client events for the team.

+ Help team members in executing their account plans by providing guidance and support on specific deals and clients.

+ Provide ongoing feedback to team members on their performance as well as the formal mid-year & year-end reviews.

+ Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of clients' businesses and sources of wealth generation.

+ Anticipate events in a client's life and business, which have significant financial implications.

+ Bring together the appropriate productexperts to develop long-term solutions that strengthen client relationships with the firm.

+ Help clients achieve broad financial & investment goals related to the creation, management, and transfer of wealth.

+ Develop tailored solutions that address clients' unique investment, risk management, and financing/ liquidity needs.

+ Regularly monitor progress against goals andmake adjustments toachieve objectives.

+ Plan and prioritize daily,weeklyand monthly activities to maximize revenue growth and client satisfaction.

+ Transfer oreliminatenon-productive accounts in order tofocus on clients who fit within the business strategy.

+ Establish a referral network and gain introductions to potential clients which generate new sales.

+ Close the deal, making concessions that areappropriateand in line with the fundamental interests of the Private Bank.

+ Help team membersacquirethe experience toestablishcredibility with clients and intermediaries.

+ Demonstrate strong commitment to team success and place team goals above personal achievement.

+ Work collaboratively with the GMM and other Team Leaders to lead the business.

+ Encourage team members to work collaboratively and with the entire business to deepen client relationships and exceed sales goals.

+ Align complementary experiences and skill sets of team members to maximize client effectiveness.

+ Build andmaintainrelationships with Business Partners, Colleagues and Staff.

+ Develop strong relationships and partners with support functions across the Citi Private Bank tomaintaincontrol, find solutions and resolve issues.

+ Follow standard procedures andadvocateappropriate exceptionsto standard practices when the bigger picture needs to be considered, andseekor grant approvals as appropriate.

+ Ensure complianceonregulatory requirements andminimizesany potential liability for Citi.

+ Ensure strong controls and effective operational and administrative services.

+ Sets an example ofbehaviourto all employees.

+ Partner with colleagues across the Citigroup network toleveragecapabilities and share expertise.

+ Ensure clients are presented with seamless execution of internal processes and Citi services.

+ Prioritize issues that need to be escalated, getting the appropriate peopleinvolved toexpediteresolution.

+ Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating,…