Cash Equities Sales Trader, Director
Citigroup
- Location
- London United Kingdom
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Staff
- Posted
- 21h ago
About this role
Introduction to Citi Markets At Citi Markets, we win together. In a rapidly changing world, our shared vision gives us the clarity, agility and global perspectives we need to shape the future. That's why collaboration plays a central role in how we deliver for clients, develop our people, and grow our business. Our equities franchise operates at a uniquely global scale, serving a remarkably varied client base across developed and emerging markets. We're not the finished article—we have big ambitions for the future and all the resources we need to reach them, including some of the smartest people in the industry. Whatever the opportunity, our people bring expertise, insight and an honest desire to help one another. Role/Team Overview This is a high-impact, revenue-generating position at the heart of Citi's Cash Equities platform. As a Sales Trader covering US institutional clients across both Developed European and Emerging markets, you'll operate as a hybrid Sales/Trading professional acting as the primary execution point for sophisticated institutional investors while generating commission, sourcing liquidity, and serving as a strategic conduit into Citi's equity markets franchise. This is a role where collaboration is paramount. You'll work across Prime, Generalist and Specialist Sales, Trading, Delta One, Equity Capital Markets, and Derivatives teams to deliver cross-product content, generate actionable ideas, and provide market intelligence that shapes client decision-making. Your ability to find liquidity, execute complex trades, and build trusted relationships in a dynamic, fast-paced environment will define your success. At Citi, there's no arrogance, no politics—just leaders at every level looking for ways to work together, learn from each other, and constantly improve.
What you'll do
Serve as the primary execution contact for US institutional clients—including hedge funds, asset managers, pension funds, and insurance companies—across developed European and emerging markets equities. Build deep, trusted relationships underpinned by market expertise, transparency, and responsiveness. Proactively identify and provide liquidity for client order flow, leveraging Citi's global trading network and market-making capabilities. Execute complex, large-scale trades efficiently while managing risk and optimizing execution quality. Develop and communicate actionable investment ideas, thematic insights, and cross-asset trading strategies. Collaborate with Research, Trading, and Structuring teams to deliver differentiated content that drives client engagement and revenue. Work seamlessly across Prime Finance, Delta One, Equity Derivatives, and Equity Capital Markets to provide holistic solutions. Identify opportunities for product cross-sell and ensure clients benefit from Citi's full suite of equity offerings. Gather, synthesize, and disseminate market colour and client flow information to internal stakeholders. Contribute to desk strategy, positioning, and risk management discussions with a client-centric perspective. Drive profitability through intelligent pricing, volume growth, and value-add execution. Manage client P&L impact and align trading activity with commercial objectives. What we need from you Extensive Equity Markets Experience in cash equities sales trading, agency trading, or execution services within a top-tier investment bank, with demonstrated success covering US institutional clients and executing in European and emerging markets. Comprehensive understanding of cash equity products (common stocks, ADRs, GDRs, ETFs), market structure, and electronic trading platforms. Strong familiarity with both developed and emerging market dynamics, regulations, and liquidity profiles. Track record of building and managing relationships with sophisticated institutional investors. Ability to understand client objectives, anticipate needs, and deliver tailored execution solutions. Comfort working across Prime,