Commercial Cards Client Executive Lead —… at Citigroup · Chicago

Commercial Cards Client Executive Lead — Senior Vice President
Location: New York New York United States
Citi is seeking a Commercial Cards Client Executive Lead at the Senior Vice President level to own and grow a portfolio of strategic global client relationships while leading a high-performing team of Client Executives within Citi's Commercial Cards business. In this senior role, you will sit at the intersection of client strategy, commercial growth, and team leadership — directly shaping the performance and direction of one of Citi's most impactful client-facing functions. Your work will influence client outcomes, revenue results, and the professional development of the team around you.
Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Commercial Cards Client Executives, setting clear performance expectations through team KPIs that cover client engagement, deal pipeline activity, and revenue outcomes.
Serve as the senior relationship owner for a portfolio of key global clients, acting as their primary advocate and ensuring consistent satisfaction, retention, and commercial growth.
Partner with Global Solution Sales and Banking Relationship Coverage teams to identify revenue expansion opportunities and execute cross-sell strategies across both personal and team-managed accounts.
Work closely with Commercial Card functional groups including (but not limited to) Product, Service, Finance, Legal, Risk Management and Fraud.
Manage the full contract lifecycle for renewals and incremental deals, including building pricing models, leading client negotiations, and finalizing agreements.
Monitor and ensure deal ramp in accordance with booked deal values.
Coach team members through client meetings, escalations, and deal execution, providing senior-level guidance that builds individual capability and raises overall team performance.
Conduct regular spend and revenue forecasting for assigned accounts, and oversee the team's forecasting activities to ensure profitability is accurately tracked and reported.
Ensure team activities, CRM documentation, and client programs remain fully aligned with Citi's governance, risk, and compliance standards — including KYC and AML requirements.
Prepare and present portfolio performance reports and strategic updates for senior leadership, translating client and market insights into actionable business recommendations.
Required Qualifications & Skills
10 or more years of experience in client relationship management, relationship sales, or business development within commercial cards, commercial payments, or a closely related financial services environment.
Demonstrated people leadership experience, with a history of managing team performance through clearly defined KPIs and structured coaching frameworks.
Ability to own and grow complex, senior-level client relationships across large, globally operating organizations.
Advanced analytical capability, with hands-on experience building revenue forecasting models and tracking commercial performance metrics.
Strong negotiation and commercial acumen, with experience leading end-to-end contract and pricing processes.
Clear and persuasive communicator, able to influence senior client stakeholders, internal partners, and team members with credibility and precision.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience in a relevant commercial environment.
10%-20% travel will be required.
Beneficial Skills & Qualifications
Master's degree in a relevant business or financial discipline.
Familiarity with CRM platforms and experience embedding data-driven pipeline management practices within a client-facing team.
Background in capital markets, institutional banking, or broader financial advisory services, providing additional context for client strategy conversations.
Experience leading cross-functional projects spanning product, technology, onboarding, or service delivery teams.
Understanding of Commercial Cards and how product’s P&L functions at an industry level.
What We Offer
Joining Citi means stepping into a role with genuine strategic weight — one where your decisions shape client outcomes on a global scale and your leadership defines the trajectory of an entire team. You will have access to a collaborative, performance-driven environment that supports long-term career growth and rewards commercial impact.
A hybrid working model offering 3 days in the office and 2 days working remotely, providing structure alongside flexibility.
Senior-level ownership over a high-value client portfolio and a direct mandate to influence commercial outcomes at scale.
Access to Citi's global network, giving you exposure to cross-functional teams across Sales, Product, Operations, and Technology worldwide.
Meaningful people leadership responsibility, with the ability to shape team culture, build capability, and develop the next generation of client relationship talent.
A professional environment that invests in your growth through continuous learning opportunities, development frameworks, and leadership support.
Competitive financial wellbeing and benefits package, including support programs designed to sustain performance over the long term.
Lead strategic client relationships and a high-impact team at Citi — apply now to take ownership of a role that shapes commercial outcomes on a global scale.
•Working Environment: office setting, minimal travel required.
• Effort: minimal physical effort required.
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Job Family Group:
Institutional Sales
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Job Family:
Investor Sales
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Time Type:
Full time
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Primary Location:
New York New York United States
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Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
$163,600.00 - $245,400.00

In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.
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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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Anticipated Posting Close Date:
Aug 05, 2026
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Automated Processing and AI

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