Citi, one of the world’s leading financial institutions, has opened applications for the role of Markets Business Manager in Nigeria.
The full-time, on-site position sits within Citi’s Markets organization and plays a critical role in maintaining a strong control environment while enabling business expansion, product innovation, and technology transformation.
The role reflects the growing regulatory and operational focus across global financial markets, particularly in areas related to governance, controls, and risk oversight.
Role Overview: Markets Business Manager
The Markets Business Manager will support multiple desks and asset classes within Citi’s Markets business.
The role combines business strategy, risk and control oversight, regulatory engagement, and stakeholder coordination, requiring a senior professional capable of operating independently in a matrixed environment.
This position is central to ensuring that Citi’s Markets business in Nigeria operates within a robust, harmonized control framework while continuing to grow sustainably.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Providing updates on financial performance, opportunities, risks, and control issues
- Supporting new business initiatives, product expansion, and technology-driven change
- Creating and delivering effective management metrics across multiple risk areas
- Advancing the control framework, including Manager’s Control Assessment testing, operational loss processes, and remediation actions
- Building strong relationships with country product teams, business heads, and functional partners
- Acting as a liaison between desk heads and internal control and support functions
- Identifying control-related issues and ensuring corrective actions are implemented
- Challenging existing processes and frameworks to drive risk reduction
- Preparing meeting materials, recording minutes, and tracking follow-up actions
- Supporting internal and external regulatory exams and audits
- Managing competing priorities in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
Required Knowledge & Experience
Professional Background
- Relevant experience in financial markets, either within front-office business roles or business support functions
- Exposure to financial markets products is a strong advantage
- Solid understanding of the financial markets regulatory landscape
- Minimum of a first degree or equivalent, plus a relevant postgraduate degree or professional qualification
Experience Requirements
- At least 15 years post-graduation experience
- Minimum of 10 years in the banking industry
- At least 3 years at senior manager level
- Demonstrated experience across at least three major areas of banking operations
Skills & Competencies
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Critical thinking and process-challenging mindset
- Excellent prioritization and organizational skills
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities
- Proven ability to operate effectively in matrix reporting environments
Job Classification
- Job Family Group: Business Strategy, Management & Administration
- Job Family: Business Management
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Work Arrangement: On-site
Why This Role at Citi Matters
This position offers a rare opportunity to sit at the intersection of markets, risk, regulation, and strategy within a global financial institution.
It is well-suited for senior banking professionals who want to influence how markets businesses scale responsibly in a highly regulated environment.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Citi is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.