Associate, Public Sector Banking - Corporate Bank

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In 2026, Citi celebrates 100 years in Australia. Today, Citi Australia partners with many of the country’s leading corporate, investor and public sector clients, providing access to global markets, capital, treasury and transaction banking solutions through an integrated Banking, Markets and Services platform.

About Public Sector Banking

Public Sector Banking is a strategic growth business within Citi Australia, partnering with Federal and State Governments, Central Banks, Government Business Enterprises, Export Credit Agencies, Universities, and other public institutions.  Working across Banking, Markets and Services, the team collaborates closely with colleagues throughout Australia, Asia, Europe and the United States to deliver integrated banking solutions, connect clients with Citi’s global capabilities and support long-term economic development.

We are seeking an Associate to work closely with the Head of Public Sector Banking Australia and to play an important role in managing and growing one of Citi Australia’s leading Corporate Banking franchises.

The role combines client relationship management, business development, financial analysis, credit management, and strategic project execution, providing exposure to senior government clients, complex cross-border opportunities, and Citi’s integrated global banking platform. This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious banker looking to develop into an independent relationship manager within Citi’s Corporate Bank.

Key Responsibilities

Client Coverage & Business Development

• Support and execute relationship strategies across Federal and State Governments, Central Banks, Government Business Enterprises, Universities and other public sector clients.

• Prepare for and participate in senior client meetings, relationship planning, and account strategy.

• Monitor policy, economic and industry developments to identify emerging client opportunities.

• Support the origination and execution of opportunities across Citi’s Banking, Markets and Services businesses.

• Coordinate opportunities with product partners and regional and global coverage teams.

• Prepare high-quality client presentations, executive briefing notes, and strategic discussion papers.

Credit & Portfolio Management

• Own annual credit reviews, portfolio monitoring, and ongoing credit management for allocated clients.

• Coordinate lending transactions, markets facilities and credit approvals.

• Management of KYC, AML, and client lifecycle requirements.

• Coordinate operational matters and payment escalations with Product, Operations, Risk, and Compliance.

• Ensure adherence to Citi’s credit standards, risk framework, and regulatory requirements.

Franchise Development & Collaboration

• Coordinate integrated client solutions across Banking, Markets and Services.

• Collaborate with colleagues across Australia and Citi’s regional and global network to connect Australian clients with Citi’s international capabilities.

• Maintain the team’s opportunity pipeline, relationship plans and management reporting.

• Support strategic initiatives across treasury transformation, capital markets, and other priority public sector opportunities.

• Contribute to market intelligence and initiatives that strengthen Citi’s Public Sector Banking franchise.

Skills & Experience

The successful candidates will demonstrate:

• 3-6 years’ experience in Corporate Banking, Investment Banking, Infrastructure Finance, Transaction Banking, or another relevant financial services role.

• Strong analytical, financial and credit assessment skills.

• Understanding on lending, transaction banking, foreign exchange, and capital markets products.

• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.

• Strong commercial judgement and relationship management capability.

• Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and deliver outcomes across a matrix organisation.

• High levels of professionalism, integrity, and attention to detail.

Education

• Bachelor's degree/university degree or equivalent experience.

Career Development

The successful candidate will gain exposure to senior government decision-makers, complex cross-border opportunities and Citi’s global banking platform while working alongside colleagues across Australia, Asia, Europe, and the United States.

The role provides an exceptional platform to develop expertise across Banking, Markets and Services, progressively building the skills and experience to become an independent relationship management while contributing to the long-term growth of Citi’s Australian Public Sector Banking franchise.

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Job Family Group:

Institutional Banking

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Job Family:

Corporate Banking

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Time Type:

Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

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Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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