Corporate FX Salesperson - Vice President, Johannesburg

About the role

Citi is looking for a Corporate FX Salesperson (Vice President) in Johannesburg. The role is client-focused and strategic: it develops and deepens relationships with corporate clients and delivers solutions covering financial, risk management and business needs. It combines a strong understanding of clients' businesses and exposures with the commercial judgment to originate new business and grow market and wallet share.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and grow a portfolio of Corporate and Public Sector clients, deepening wallet share and increasing market penetration.
• Drive the Corporate Solutions Sales (CSS) strategy across the allocated client base, focusing on FX, E-Commerce and Money Market solutions.
• Originate and execute foreign exchange and risk management transactions, and own revenue, client activity, market share and wallet penetration objectives.
• Build a high-quality opportunity pipeline and acquire new clients in the South African market.
• Develop trusted-adviser relationships with senior Treasury and Finance stakeholders on FX risk management, hedging and treasury solutions.
• Promote adoption of electronic and digital FX solutions and partner with Coverage, Trade, Banking, Markets, Product, Operations and Implementation teams.
• Lead client discussions on FX markets, hedging, e-commerce solutions and treasury initiatives, and represent Corporate Solutions Sales internally and externally.
• Adhere to all policies, regulatory and control requirements, including Compliance, Credit, Legal and Risk, and escalate risks and issues promptly.

Required profile

• 6-10 years of experience in Financial Markets, Corporate FX Sales, Treasury Solutions or a related client-facing environment.
• Bachelor's degree; Master's degree preferred.
• Proven track record of originating opportunities, managing a commercial pipeline and delivering revenue growth.
• Ability to engage credibly with senior Treasury and Finance stakeholders.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of FX markets and products, including spot, forwards, swaps and options, and corporate hedging requirements.
• Sound understanding of pricing, profitability, wallet dynamics and competitive positioning.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills.
• Ability to work in a highly regulated environment with a strong control and compliance mindset.