Citi Bank is hiring Equity Sales Trader

Job Purpose:

To provide Sales-Trading coverage to new and existing ME based and International Equity clients.

Job Background/context:

Within the MENA equities business which in turn forms part of the CEEMEA equities franchise.

The sales-trading function plays an important role in harnessing the expertise of our desk and our analysts, ensuring that Citi clients receive best in class execution service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop the MENA franchise to complement a top ranked CEEMEA franchise. 
• Establish client and grow relationships with institutional accounts. Introduce new local clients with adequate profile and scope.
• Marketing our MENA execution capabilities. This will include regular contact with trading desks, and portfolio managers.  
• Work closely with CEEMEA sales, sales trading and research teams to ensure an integrated approach to our distribution.
• Interface with ECM in support of banking transactions, where applicable.
• Identify opportunities related to Delta 1 and Derivatives.

Development Value:

• Expansion of account coverage domestically and internationally where agreed and appropriate.
• International mobility.

Qualifications

Knowledge/Experience:

• Minimum 5 years salestrading experience in equities. Existing client relationships are a key requirement. 
• Strong understanding of market dynamics and fundamentals, combined with in-depth knowledge of financial instruments, asset classes and products - incl. derivatives, FI, FX, Commodities and Investment Banking (ECM).
• Institutional client specific knowledge (investment style, Portfolio composition, AUM etc) and a good fundamental understanding of Equity analysis are specific requirements.

Skills:

• Thorough knowledge of equity market dynamics, overlain by a fundamental understanding of valuation and investment theory as well as cross asset class knowledge.
• Strong inter-personal skills required; ability to concentrate for long extended periods while working under pressure.
• A high level of stock specific knowledge.
• A strong understanding of the fundamentals of Equity Research and accounting at minimum. 
• Strong Excel and Bloomberg skills
• Preferably English, Arabic speaking a plus.

Qualifications:

• A qualification from a recognised tertiary education institution – Business degree preferred
• Any relevant Registered Persons Exams, encompassing the relevant compliance and regulatory modules.
• US Series 7 (if servicing US clients) and FCA (if required to service UK clients).

Competencies:

• Motivated 
• Enthusiastic
• Good communicator
• Team player
• Organised
• Attention to detail

Exceptional candidates who do not meet these criteria may be considered for the role provided they have the necessary skills and experience.

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