The Trading Desk Head is responsible for managing the desk of Traders, ensuring revenue goals are met, and developing and implementing a business plan that achieves targets set by the Global Head of the business, while managing risk and ensuring controls are maintained
Job Summary
The Trading Desk Head is responsible for managing the desk of Traders, ensuring revenue goals are met, and developing and implementing a business plan that achieves targets set by the Global Head of the business, while managing risk and ensuring controls are maintained.
Responsibilities include defining goals, developing a trading team, managing risk and trading infrastructure, coordinating with control functions for compliance, and recruiting experienced hires.
The role requires leading strong governance and controls, building a culture of responsible finance and ethics, and appropriately assessing risk/reward of transactions while adhering to Citi's Code of Conduct.
Matching Summary
The Trading Desk Head is responsible for managing the desk of Traders, ensuring revenue goals are met, and developing and implementing a business plan that achieves targets set by the Global Head of the business, while managing risk and ensuring controls are maintained.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
manage trading desk
ensure revenue goals met
develop business plan
manage risk and controls
optimize resource allocation
build strong governance
Nice-to-have
promote meritocracy and ownership
build culture of responsible finance
demonstrate sound ethical judgment
Key Requirements
15+ years of experience
Required licensing and registrations
In-depth knowledge of products and clients
Proven history of successful trading book management
Clear and concise written and verbal communication
Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience