VP Relationship Manager (Local Clients) - SÃO PAULO

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Job Overview

The VP - Relationship Manager is a strategic professional with strong focus on new client acquisition and business origination who stays abreast of developments within own field and contributes to directional strategy by considering their application in own job and the business. Recognized technical authority for an area within the business. Requires strong commercial awareness and proven ability to identify and convert new business opportunities. There are typically multiple people within the business that provide the same level of subject matter expertise. Developed communication and diplomacy skills are required in order to guide, influence and convince others, in particular colleagues in other areas and external customers. Significant impact on the area through complex deliverables. Provides advice and counsel related to the technology or operations of the business. Work impacts an entire area, which eventually affects the overall performance and effectiveness of the sub-function/job family.

Responsibilities:

• Actively prospects and acquires new clients within the bank's defined target market, with primary focus on Brazilian capital and local corporations
• Develops and executes strategic plans to penetrate new market segments and expand the bank's footprint among local Brazilian companies
• Builds robust pipeline of prospective clients through market intelligence, referrals, and direct outreach initiatives
• Proactively networks and leverages industry connections to identify and convert new business opportunities, particularly among Brazilian-owned enterprises and local conglomerates
• Calls on clients to deepen relationships and proactively owns, responds to, uncovers and anticipates future needs, roadblocks or risks and expectations
• Introduces solutions to clients in building and strengthening an effective portfolio;
• Works with product specialists and subject matter experts to structure innovative and customized solutions that meet clients’ individual needs
• Works closely with Case Manager on the on-boarding and retention of clients, ensuring the appropriate “Know Your Client” (KYC) and other compliance deliverables are met;
• Identifies cross-sell opportunities to deepen and increase share of wallet;
• Maximizes client experience by proactive sharing markets updates, trend and intelligence;
• Drives innovation in the solutions we provide clients and further developing our business where necessary and appropriate
• Execution of strategic initiatives launched centrally at all levels (Group, Bank, commercial market and EIB)
• Networks with clients to identify avenues for new business opportunities;
• Administrate the credit relationship of the client, coordinating and supervising the entire process, ensuring the proper application of policies and institutional processes
• Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and Citi's policies / guidelines at all time
• 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, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

Qualifications:

• 6-10 years of experience;
• Proven track record in new client acquisition and business origination, preferably within the Brazilian corporate market
• Hunter mentality with demonstrated ability to identify, pursue and close new client relationships
• Strong network within the local Brazilian business community and ability to leverage relationships for new business development
• Deep understanding of the Brazilian corporate landscape, including family-owned businesses, local conglomerates and emerging champions
• Ability to articulate value proposition and differentiate the bank's offering in competitive situations
• Sound knowledge of banking and investment products and process as well as a track record of providing sound banking and financial advice and solutions to clients
• Demonstrates sound credit skills by being able to structure more complex deals, which can include capital market transactions
• Demonstrates advanced level of Early Warning Detection skills
• Demonstrates advanced credit skills; able to structure all type of credit deals
• Ability to work effectively in team setting
• Ability to coordinate multi-functional teams to provide an exceptional client experience.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and influencing skills (e.g. negotiation, consultative skills, leadership)
• Ability to work under pressure while making sound decisions
• Highly focused, able to rapidly identify key priorities, clearly communicate the priorities
• A proactive approach in looking for ways in strengthening business relationship with clients, delivers a simple, secure and seamless client experience
• Passion for creating new business opportunities with existing clients and able to demonstrate innovative approaches to meeting clients’ needs.
• Ability to embrace new technology and understand the role digital plays in the experience we deliver for our clients
• Able to quickly adapt priorities based on the latest data insights

Education:

• Bachelor’s/University degree,
• CPA20 is mandatory
• English fluency is required

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Job Family Group:

Commercial and Business Sales

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Job Family:

Relationship Management

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Time Type:

Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

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