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Trade (“Trade”), is part of the industry leading Services (“SVCS”) division of Citi. Export and Agency Finance (“EAF”) is a product segment within Trade and under this scope, Citi arranges short-, medium- and long-term structured financing solutions, supported by export credit agencies, development finance institutions and multilateral agencies (together the “Official Agencies”). Citi operates as a global platform to originate, lead, arrange, participate and syndicate bespoke structured financings that manage risk through credit and political risk support from sovereign agencies and/or accessing their funding programs. The selected candidate, reporting to the EAF Japan Head, will have the responsibility to lead origination and execution in collaboration with EAF Sales colleagues globally, through the whole life cycle of deals from mandate, structuring and approvals through to client negotiation and execution, mainly focused on Japanese Government Agencies such as JBIC, NEXI and JICA. The candidate is expected to be able to act with a level of autonomy (depending on the position offered) in both execution and working with the client coverage organization to seek out and pitch for new opportunities, especially those transactions where Official Agency support can be used to the benefit of Citi’s clients. This position is a transactor role within EAF Japan with expectation to support the EAF Japan Head in driving strategic initiatives.
- Excellent knowledge of the Export & Agency Finance business, with experience in dealing with export credit, development finance and/or multilateral agencies. - Up to date knowledge of the EAF market, including borrowers, sellers and investors. - Debt Structuring, Arranging, and syndication experience. - Knowledge of credit risk and processes. - Loan documentation experience. - Project management/execution. - Asset/Infrastructure and/or project finance financing experience is an advantage.
- 3 to 10+ years relevant experience in a relevant function to EAF depending on the position offered. - Strong origination and selling skills. - Demonstrated origination track record. - Strong problem-solving skills. - Exceptional organization and process management ability. - Good people skills, able to motivate/influence others. - Ability to operate in a complex matrix environment. - Ability to work as a partner.