Transaction Banking - Business Development Product Sales (SVP)

Role summary

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Citi is seeking a senior Transaction Banking business-development professional to lead product sales and client growth in Singapore. The role typically requires extensive experience in transaction banking, cash management, trade finance, treasury solutions, or related corporate banking products, together with a strong record of winning and expanding institutional client relationships. Candidates should understand regional markets, client needs, sales strategy, pricing, risk considerations, and regulatory requirements. Strong communication, negotiation, presentation, commercial judgment, and stakeholder-management skills are essential. Fluency in English is expected, while additional Asian languages may be advantageous. The successful candidate will originate opportunities, develop go-to-market plans, partner with product and coverage teams, achieve revenue targets, and represent Citi with senior clients.

About the employer

Citi is a global financial institution headquartered in New York, serving corporations, financial institutions, governments, and affluent individuals across numerous countries. Its businesses include banking, markets, securities services, wealth management, and consumer finance in selected markets. Citi’s Transaction Services division provides cash management, trade, treasury, payments, and working-capital solutions that help organizations manage liquidity and operate internationally. Singapore is an important regional hub for Citi, supporting clients across Asia-Pacific and hosting significant corporate banking, markets, technology, and operations activities. The company emphasizes global connectivity, digital innovation, risk management, regulatory discipline, and responsible finance. Employees typically work in highly structured, international teams and collaborate across products, countries, and functions. Compensation for senior roles generally combines competitive base pay with performance-related incentives and benefits.

Working in Singapore

Singapore is a compact, highly connected city-state and a major Asian hub for banking, technology, logistics, healthcare, and professional services. It offers strong opportunities for experienced finance and transaction-banking professionals, particularly in multinational banks, fintech, payments, and regional headquarters. The culture is multicultural, efficient, and business-oriented, with English widely used at work. Lifestyle benefits include excellent public transport, safety, reliable healthcare, international schools, diverse food, and convenient travel around Southeast Asia. Living costs, especially rent, are high. Foreign professionals generally need an employer-sponsored Employment Pass, subject to salary, qualifications, and government eligibility criteria; senior executives may qualify for other long-term work arrangements. Relocating usually involves securing an employment offer, arranging housing, obtaining health coverage, and understanding tax and employment rules. Singapore’s tropical climate is warm and humid year-round, with frequent rain.