Relationship Associate

A world-leading banking group is looking for a Relationship Associate

As on you will support the Banking Relationship Team and product partners. Your role will involve providing analytical support, risk assessment, and monitoring of existing and new client relationships. You will engage closely with various business units and branches to enhance client access to our full range of products and expertise.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer and coordinate a portfolio of clients, delivering world-class service by understanding their financials and business needs, and providing tailored banking solutions.
• Produce top-tier client support and interact with product partners to develop Citibank solutions.
• Coordinate contributions from internal partners (TTS, Markets, Legal, Risk) both locally and internationally.
• Assist with internal approval processes and develop relationships with clients’ finance teams.
• Engage daily with clients to deliver comprehensive product set.
• Maintain knowledge of core product developments to explore new opportunities for clients.
• Develop in-depth understanding of business dynamics, client priorities, and build strong internal relationships.

Development Value:

• Exposure to Senior Management across different branches and business units.
• Opportunity to develop banking and client relationship skills in a complex environment.
• Work in a multicultural setting and gain comprehensive knowledge of various banking products and Relationship Management teams.
• Develop unique insights into strategic clients worldwide.

Knowledge/Experience:

• Prior experience in banking relationships.
• Broad knowledge of financial products and client needs.
• Experience with capital markets products, derivatives, credit, cash management, trade finance, and securities.
• Credit training and experience in assessing the credit worthiness of counterparties.
• Skilled in client planning and coordinating multi-product inputs.

Skills:

• Strong analytical abilities to quickly assimilate new information and relate it to client needs.
• Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple demands and prioritize tasks.
• Proactive approach to identify new business opportunities and improve client experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build rapport with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Effective verbal and written communication in English and Hebrew, with attention to detail.

Qualifications:

• Banking background from a reputable firm with first-class training and development as a RA.
• BA degree level education.

Competencies:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Self-starter with initiative to follow issues through while seeking assistance when necessary.
• Strong networking skills to maintain close contact with product and risk specialists.
• Team player capable of working in partnership on day-to-day and long-term projects.
• Experience in credit analytics and financial modelling.
• Proficiency in computer skills, especially Excel.
• Expertise in risk assessment and valuation.