Director, Global Structuring

Citi • New York, NY

5d • $200,000 - $300,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Director, Global Structuring at Citi, you will lead the design and execution of sophisticated financial solutions that help issuers and investors navigate global capital markets. You will shape Citi's global structuring strategy, own complex transaction structuring from concept through execution, and build relationships with clients and partners around the world. The role is part of a high-impact team driving innovation in depositary receipt (DR) programs.

You will lead the global DR structuring framework, oversee program lifecycle events, develop new products, negotiate transactions, advise clients, and coordinate internal and external stakeholders. You will also identify and mitigate transaction risks, mentor junior team members, research capital markets trends, and support the commercialization and promotion of high-growth products within the global DR structuring business.

Requirements

• 10 to 12 years of progressive experience in financial structuring, product development, or a related role within an investment bank, securities settlement, financial institution, or specialized advisory firm.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams to achieve high-value business goals.
• Strong track record structuring and executing complex financial transactions.
• Skilled in negotiating deal contracts and managing commercial discussions with clients and counterparty institutions.
• Experience advising clients on corporate actions and proxy events in international markets.
• Ability to identify and manage financial, legal, and operational risk within structured transactions.
• Working knowledge of financial systems used to manage structured products and depositary receipt programs.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience within a depositary bank or similar institution.
• Familiarity with sponsored depositary receipt programs and related digital innovation initiatives.
• Experience developing pitch books, client proposals, and industry award submissions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the global structuring framework by reviewing, shaping, and approving proposals for complex transactions and managing the full lifecycle of depositary receipt programs.
• Oversee implementation of corporate actions and lifecycle events for the depositary receipts business, including structural safekeeping accounts and sponsored depositary receipt programs.
• Partner with business and functional teams across the organization to implement Citi's global DR structuring strategy.
• Drive new product development by designing innovative structuring solutions, including digital innovation initiatives within depositary receipt programs.
• Negotiate and finalize deal contracts with clients and counterparty institutions, managing DR program transfers and milestone offering transactions.
• Advise clients and prospective clients during pitches, deal discussions, and account reviews, guiding issuers through complex corporate actions and proxy events across markets including Asia, Latin America, and Europe.
• Coordinate with sales, trading, legal, compliance, risk, and credit teams, as well as external parties such as transfer agents, stock exchanges, and depositaries, to ensure seamless transaction execution.
• Identify and mitigate financial, legal, and operational risks tied to structured transactions.
• Mentor junior members of the structuring team and foster a culture of collaboration and continuous learning.
• Research global capital markets trends, including IPO activity, cross-border investing, liquidity, and valuation, to inform business strategy and strengthen market share.
• Support Sales and Account Management teams by developing pitch books, client proposals, and award submissions that promote structured products.
• Oversee preparation of deal documentation, including communicating implementation terms and corporate action deadlines to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with technology teams and external partners to advance global structuring DR product capabilities.
• Focus on commercializing high-growth products within the global DR structuring business.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k).
• Life, accident, and disability insurance.
• Wellness programs, including financial wellness programs.
• Paid time off, including planned vacation, unplanned sick leave, and paid holidays.
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed