Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a team of approximately 219,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.
Citi is seeking a Public Sector Banking Director for Europe, to lead the development and execution of a client acquisition and revenue strategy across European public sector institutions, working directly with the Global Public Sector Head and senior country leaders. Based in Brussels, this role sits within Citi's Public Sector Banking group, which serves Central Governments, Central Banks, Sovereign Wealth Funds, State-Owned Enterprises, and Development Finance Institutions across both developed and emerging markets. This is a high-impact senior position that combines strategic client leadership with hands-on origination across Citi's full product platform.
- Lead the European public sector banking strategy, setting and achieving client acquisition and revenue targets in partnership with the Global Public Sector Head and regional leadership.
- Build and sustain trusted senior-level client relationships across European public sector institutions, engaging at Minister level and above to advance long-term strategic dialogue.
- Originate and close business opportunities across the full spectrum of Citi's product capabilities, including fixed income, structured finance, derivatives, FX, export and agency finance, and treasury services.
- Partner with product specialists to design client solutions that are commercially sound, scalable, and aligned to the specific needs of sovereign and institutional clients.
- Collaborate with independent risk partners to actively manage portfolio and individual client risk, targeting optimized risk-adjusted returns across the European public sector book.
- Drive thought leadership within the public sector space, representing Citi at external forums and serving as a subject matter expert and speaker on topics relevant to sovereign and institutional clients.
- Mentor and develop junior bankers, building their technical knowledge of public sector finance and sharpening their client engagement capabilities.
- Ideally Ten or more years of experience in corporate banking and/or development finance, with direct coverage of public sector clients including central governments, sovereign wealth funds, state-owned enterprises, or development finance institutions.
- Established senior-level relationships within the European public sector banking ecosystem, with the ability to engage credibly at government and institutional leadership level.
- Demonstrated ability to originate and structure complex cross-product transactions, with a corporate finance mindset and deep familiarity with credit, sovereign risk, and capital markets instruments.
- Track record of meeting and exceeding revenue and portfolio targets within a large, matrixed financial institution.
- Strong credit skills with specific experience evaluating sovereign and quasi-sovereign credits across European jurisdictions.
- Master's degree, MBA, or equivalent advanced qualification.
- Fluency in English; the position is based in Brussels and requires the ability to operate effectively across European geographies and institutional cultures.
- Proficiency in one or more additional European languages, enabling deeper engagement with local government and institutional clients.
- Established connections within the EU institutional ecosystem, including EU agencies, multilateral bodies, or Brussels-based policy institutions.
- Experience structuring export finance, agency finance, or development-linked financing solutions for sovereign or quasi-sovereign counterparties.
At Citi, you will have the opportunity to shape one of the most strategically important client franchises in European banking, working alongside some of the most experienced bankers in the industry. This is a role for a senior professional who wants both the ownership of a high-profile mandate and the resources of a global institution behind them.
- Direct exposure to senior leadership across Citi's global banking network, with visibility at the highest levels of the organization.
- A hybrid working model offering 3 days in the office and 2 days working remotely, providing flexibility alongside meaningful in-person collaboration.
- The opportunity to develop deep expertise at the intersection of sovereign finance, EU institutions, and global banking, building a career profile that is genuinely differentiated in the market.
- Access to a multicultural, high-performance working environment spanning developed and emerging markets across Europe and beyond.
- The chance to build lasting connections within the Brussels-based EU institutional ecosystem, positioning yourself at the centre of European public finance.
- A platform to lead, mentor, and shape the next generation of public sector bankers within one of the world's foremost financial institutions.
Apply today to take ownership of Citi's European public sector banking strategy and drive real impact at the intersection of sovereign finance and global markets.
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.
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Institutional Banking
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Corporate Banking
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Full time
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€130,000.00 - €275,000.00
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Please see the requirements listed above.
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For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.
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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.
