Sales Trader, Vice President - Citi - #2157754

Discover your future at Citi
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Job Overview
Introduction to Citi Markets
At Citi Markets, we win together. In a rapidly changing world, our shared vision gives us the clarity, agility and global perspectives we need to shape the future. That's why collaboration plays a central role in how we deliver for clients, develop our people, and grow our business. Our operation is uniquely global. Our client list is remarkably varied. Our product range is incredibly broad. But we're not the finished article. We have big ambitions for the future and all the resources we need to reach them, including some of the smartest people in the industry.

Citi's Markets business is one of the world's leading franchises in fixed income, currencies, commodities, equities, and prime finance. We connect institutional clients to deep liquidity, sophisticated risk management solutions, and market-leading execution capabilities across developed and emerging markets. Our equities platform spans cash equities, equity derivatives, convertibles, ETFs, and prime financing, supported by a global network of experienced traders, sales professionals, and research analysts.

Role/Team Overview
The Electronic Execution desk is part of the Global Cash Equities business. Electronic Execution-often referred to as "Low-Touch"-is one of three primary execution channels through which institutional investors interact with cash equity markets via Citi. Our platform equips Long-Only asset managers, Hedge Funds, and Wholesale clients with market-leading algorithmic strategies to access electronic order books across multiple execution venues, alongside Citi's principal liquidity via the Central Risk desk.

The Algo Trading function is responsible for monitoring, optimizing, and supporting internal and external utilization of electronic trading strategies. Internal trading desks supported include, but are not limited to: Program Trading, Developed Markets (DM) Cash Trading, Emerging Markets (EM) Cash Trading, Delta One Trading, Derivatives Trading, and Systematic Execution Services (SES).
On a day-to-day basis, Algo Trading collaborates closely with the Electronic Sales Trading team to:

• Monitor all algorithmic flow into the platform and act as the first line of support for all internal desks.

• Act swiftly and make split second decision on best course of action during production outages to minimise business risk and exposure.

• Oversee the deployment and configuration of client-specific algorithmic parameters and ensure execution behaviour aligns with expected outcomes.

• Investigate and resolve real-time operational and execution issues encountered by sales traders or clients.

• Monitor and incorporate market events-including corporate actions and newly listed tradeable securities-ensuring accurate onboarding, routing, and execution within Citi's algorithmic engines.

• Partner with Quantitative Research (MQA) and Technology teams to deploy new algorithmic features, enhancements, and platform optimizations.

What you'll do

• Algorithmic Framework Mastery:Develop a deep technical understanding of the algorithmic trading framework and decision engines; dynamically adjust trading parameters to reflect changing market microstructure and conditions; and provide actionable quantitative and operational feedback to MQA to drive iterative strategy improvements.

• Execution Monitoring & Facilitation:Proactively monitor live algorithmic trading flows, risk controls, and market dynamics, intervening when necessary and liaising with internal trading desks and clients to facilitate single-stock cash equity executions.

• Platform & Process Optimization:Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to enhance business operational efficiency and contribute to building resilient, industry-leading execution systems.

• Risk & Control Partnership:Operate in close partnership with key control and governance functions, including Compliance, Electronic Trading Risk Management (ETRM), and Electronic Trading Risk & Control (ETRC).

• Governance & Ethical Leadership:Champion a culture of responsible finance, robust governance, comprehensive supervision, disciplined expense management, and high ethical standards.

• Regulatory Licensing:Obtain and maintain all required professional registrations, regulatory qualifications, and licenses within the prescribed timeframes.

What we need from you

• Professional Experience:Prior experience in a front office production support role, ideally within electronic trading is preferred.

• Technical & Market Microstructure Expertise:In-depth knowledge of equity algorithmic trading protocols, Smart Order Routing (SOR), exchange order types, auction mechanics, and intraday/closing execution technicalities.

• Communication & Stakeholder Management:Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build collaborative relationships across clients, sales traders, quantitative researchers, and technology partners.

• Education:Bachelor's degree / University degree or equivalent professional experience (quantitative, finance, engineering, or technical discipline preferred).

What we can offer you
By joining Citi London, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed), and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits such as:

• 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• A discretional annual performance related bonus
• Private Medical Care & Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pension Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Special discounts for employees, family, and friends
• Access to an array of learning and development resources

Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self, every day.

We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay, and empowered to thrive. If you are actively working with clients, have a passion for relationships and want to be part of a successful global franchise - then apply today.

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