Global Network Banking Head, Director, Turkey

About the role

Citi's Global Network Banking (GNB) serves some of the world's largest multinational corporations and seeks to increase and maximise its share of wallet and market share. As GNB Country Head for Turkey, you will set the strategic direction of the GNB business, covering people management, strategic client management, liaison with other parts of the bank and adherence to legal, regulatory, compliance, risk and policy standards. The role reports to the Head of Corporate Banking for Citi Turkey and Central Asia and sits within the executive management team.

Key responsibilities

• Manage a large client portfolio of local subsidiaries of global corporations and deliver the bank's full range of products and services
• Develop and execute coverage strategy, account planning, calling strategy and segmentation to maximise deal origination
• Identify growth opportunities from regional and emerging market trends and communicate a forward-looking vision
• Lead a team of Relationship Managers and Relationship Associates and build strong relationships with clients at the level of Treasurer, CFO and CEO
• Work with Global Banking parent coverage partners and internal partners to deliver consistent coverage and innovative solutions
• Analyse performance results and adapt strategy to optimise services and financial performance
• Build trusted advisor relationships, manage client expectations and escalate, manage and report control issues
• Ensure compliance and KYC policies are followed, assess risk carefully and uphold ethical standards

Required profile

• 15+ years of relevant experience
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent; Master's/MBA from a top economics, business or financial engineering programme preferred
• Experience in people management and proven leadership skills
• Fluent English; written and spoken Turkish preferred
• Ability to balance internal management and external client time

Required skills

• Demonstrated understanding of compliance and regulatory requirements (global and local)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication