Managing Director, Head of European Financial Institutions Group – Corporate Banking

Citi

. Lead the European Financial Institutions Group (FIG) Corporate Banking team covering top tier financial institutions, including banks and broker-dealers, insurance and reinsurance, asset managers, private equity and alternative investment funds, specialty finance, FinTechs, and market infrastructure .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeParis • FranceLead💰 €275,000 - €450,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in leading diverse, multi-country Corporate Banking teams within the Financial Institutions Group, with a strong focus on compliance, risk management, and strategic business growth. Proven ability to develop and implement holistic business strategies while engaging effectively with clients and stakeholders.

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Financial Institutions Group ExperiencePeople ManagementCompliance UnderstandingLeadership SkillsAnalytical Problem-Solving

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Hard Skills

Business Strategy DevelopmentRisk ManagementPortfolio ManagementClient Solutions StructuringFinancial Analysis

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationThought Leadership

Certifications & Qualifications

Senior Credit Officer Designation

Industry Keywords

Corporate BankingFinancial InstitutionsRegulatory RequirementsAlternative Investment FundsFinTech

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the European Financial Institutions Group (FIG) Corporate Banking team covering top tier financial institutions, including banks and broker-dealers, insurance and reinsurance, asset managers, private equity and alternative investment funds, specialty finance, FinTechs, and market infrastructure
Lead a senior team across all major countries in Europe
Define a holistic business strategy for the European FIG Corporate Banking business
Create shared objectives and approaches with products and risk management to maximise sustained business growth
Manage a diverse, multi-country, multi-product business
Work with Independent Risk to manage portfolio and individual client risk and achieve targeted risk-adjusted returns
Originate business opportunities leveraging the entire product portfolio
Work with product partners across Markets, Investment Banking, Services and the Private Bank to structure viable, replicable, cost-effective and scalable client solutions
Balance internal management responsibilities with external client engagement
Develop industry/segment specialization and drive thought leadership and content
Represent the Bank and FIG franchise at public forums as speaker and subject matter expert

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of relevant Financial Institutions Group experience
In-depth experience managing and working across a diverse, multi-country, multi-product business
Broad people management experience
Demonstrated understanding of compliance issues and regulatory requirements
Proven leadership skills and intellectual capability
Proven analytical and problem-solving skills
Clear and concise written and verbal communication
Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience
Senior Credit Officer or equivalent designation preferred
Master's/MBA degree preferred from a top economics, business, or financial engineering program
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