Corporate Banking Vice President, Aerospace & Defense Europe
Job Req Id:
26982395
Location(s):
Zurich, Canton of Zurich, Switzerland
Job Type:
Hybrid
Posted:
Aug. 18, 2026
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Job Overview
At this level, you are not just supporting client relationships, you are shaping them. As a Vice President on Citi's Aerospace & Defense Corporate Banking team, you'll advise industry leaders on sectoral developments, multi-billion-dollar capital raises, hedging strategies, and global treasury solutions, while actively driving revenue and efficiently deploy Citi's balance sheet.
Your client universe spans the full breadth of the European A&D landscape: from legacy defense primes to A&D tech companies redefining what is possible in transportation and space. These are some of the most dynamic, high-stakes businesses in the global economy and you will be helping finance their next chapter.
This is a front-office, high-growth coverage/sector role. If you thrive on complexity, earn trust fast, and know how to turn relationships into long-term, multi-product partnerships, this is the platform to do it at scale.
Key Responsibilities:
Drive revenue by strategically deploying Citi's full product suite while managing risk and capital with discipline
Develop trusted advisor relationships with the clients’ head office teams as well as with key subsidiaries.
Partner with Senior Bankers as a relationship anchor for top-tier A&D client
Lead Analyst and Associates to produce high-quality strategic and financial analyses drawing on public filings, research, operations, business plans, and financial forecasts
Own the market intelligence function — staying sharp on industry trends, the competitive landscape, and emerging best practices
Analyse performance results – interpret and adapt strategy to optimize
Live Citi’s values.
Development Value:
Exposure to Senior Management and senior Bankers.
Opportunity to develop world class broad based banking and client relationship skills.
Opportunity to work in a large and complex organisation with a demanding customer base and in a challenging and changing business environment.
Understand the needs of a demanding client base and learn how to marshal Citi’s resources to address these
Exposure to an open and multicultural working environment.
Qualifications:
6–10 years of corporate banking or investment banking experience
Deep understanding of the Corporate Banking business, its products, and the lending and credit approval process
Polished and confident written and verbal communication skills
Strong capabilities in planning, negotiation, analysis, and organizational leadership
Strong credit, corporate finance, accounting and capital markets knowledge
Proven experience working with large corporate clients across capital markets, derivatives, credit, cash management, trade finance, and securities
Aerospace & Defense prior experience is a plus
German and/or French language helpful but not a requirement.
Swiss or EU citizen or work visa holder is strongly preferred
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