Junior Banker
Gombe, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
The role is a client facing role, that assumes direct responsibilities in assisting clients on a wide range of matters, spanning day to day support, up to execution of transactions, at the junction of multiple banking products. The (analyst/associate) banker will thus act in support of senior bankers. Assist in financial and business opportunity analysis, credit underwriting, KYC/Compliance management, client onboarding, and the cross selling of Citi’s products.
Responsibilities:
- Work closely with bankers and product partners to provide overall relationship management support.
- Support bankers in cross-selling Citi’s full spectrum of products and services.
- Maintain &service existing clients, as well as expand the portfolio within the dedicated target market.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships interact with key customers’ decision makers.
- Conduct marketing and executing activities in coordination with partners (Services , Markets..)
- Maintain accurate pipeline data in internal CRM systems and track revenue performance against targets.
- Coordinate account opening, maintenance, and closure processes across multiple currencies (USD, CDF, EUR), ensuring compliance with local dual-currency regulations.
- Contribute together with internal partners to various approval processes)
- Display a strong risk mindset and maintain a solid control environment
- Regular interaction with multiple cross border teams and partners, as well as the local team
- Continuously stay informed of the best practices and market and industry trends
- Manage the Know Your Customer (KYC) process for new client onboardings and periodic reviews across all segments
- Partner directly with client finance directors, treasurers, and Citi’s KYC Business Support Unit (BSU) to gather required documentation.
- Ensure strict compliance with Citi’s global AML policies and local regulatory requirements set by the Central Bank of Congo (BCC).
Qualifications:
- 1–5 years of experience in corporate banking, credit analysis, financial services, or corporate finance. Experience in an international bank, multinational corporate, or a major international development organization is highly advantageous.
- Professional fluency in both French and English (written and spoken) is mandatory.
- Experience with large corporate clients, capital markets products is a plus.
- Consistently demonstrate clear and concise written and verbal communication.
- Consistent planning, negotiation and analytical skills.
- Track record in previous client fronting roles is a plus.
- Proven expertise in risk assessment and in identifying any early warning signals is a plus.
- Ability to handle in parallel multiple projects, with client satisfaction in focus.
- A team player that understands the importance of teamwork.
- Someone up to a great professional challenge.
Education:
- Bachelor - Master's degree/University degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related quantitative field.
This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.
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