Director, UK Asset Managers Head – Services

Overview

In this role you will lead Citi’s UK Asset Managers segment, driving revenue growth and market position for asset managers across the UK. You will translate global go‑to‑market strategy into a targeted UK plan and own senior client relationships, including C‑suite engagements. You’ll shape UK sales strategies, campaigns, and cross‑border collaboration to deliver complex multi‑jurisdictional mandates. You’ll operate at the intersection of sales, product, and regulatory insight to sustain Citi’s leadership in the UK investor services space. This is a high‑impact, visible leadership opportunity to influence Citi’s asset management franchise and client experience in the UK.

Pay / Benefits

• Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days plus bank holidays
• Discretionary annual performance bonus
• Private medical insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pension Plan
• Paid Parental Leave

Responsibilities

• Drive UK sales performance to meet/exceed revenue targets in line with global segment strategy
• Maintain and advance a local pipeline aligned to global and UK priorities
• Represent UK segment progress to Global Head of Asset Managers and UK leadership
• Design and execute UK-targeted sales campaigns and contribute to thought leadership
• Cultivate senior client relationships, including at C‑suite level, with UK asset managers
• Cross‑sell with UK and global teams to win new mandates and shape service offerings
• Collaborate with Product, Data, Operations and Technology to reflect client needs in offerings
• Monitor regulatory developments (FCA, PRA) to adjust local strategy and maintain market leadership
• Ensure UK activity supports the global segment strategy and pipeline
• Support external market positioning and collaborate with Marketing on sector thought leadership

Key requirements

• Significant senior sales leadership experience in financial services, with a proven UK track record
• Ability to design and execute strategic sales plans and meet financial targets
• Strong understanding of Citi Services products and UK competitive landscape
• Working knowledge of UK regulatory environment relevant to asset managers (FCA, PRA)
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage risk and ensure regulatory compliance
• Strategic analysis skills and the ability to localise global strategy for the UK
• Experience coordinating with multiple stakeholders including senior management and regulators

• Leadership
• Communication
• Stakeholder management
• Strategic thinking
• Regulatory awareness (FCA, PRA)
• Market insight and strategic sales planning

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