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Get Access To All JobsJob Req Id:
26958293
Location(s):
New York, New York, United States
Job Type:
Hybrid
Posted:
Apr. 23, 2026
Discover your future at Citi
Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a team of more than 230,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.
Job Overview
Citi Wealth is seeking a visionary and commercially driven senior leader to serve as the North America Head of Equity Trading within its Global Capital Markets organization. This is a platform-building role — the successful candidate will be responsible for designing, establishing, and scaling a best-in-class equity trading capability for Citi Wealth across North America. The scope covers cash equities, listed options, and syndicate activity, with a mandate to build the infrastructure, processes, controls, and culture required to support a growing private wealth client franchise.
This role demands a strategic leader who can operate at the intersection of markets, regulation, technology, and client service — someone who can define the vision, build the team, and execute with discipline in a highly regulated environment.
Key Responsibilities
Platform & Strategy:
- Define and execute the strategic vision for Citi Wealth's North America equity trading platform, encompassing cash equities, listed options, and syndicate participation.
- Build out the trading infrastructure, workflows, and operating model from the ground up, ensuring scalability, resilience, and alignment with Citi Wealth's broader growth objectives.
- Establish and maintain relationships with key counterparties, exchanges, liquidity venues, and syndicate desks to ensure competitive access and execution quality.
- Drive innovation in trading workflows, platform capabilities, and client execution services.
Regulatory & Compliance:
- Own the regulatory framework for the equity trading desk, including full accountability for CAT (Consolidated Audit Trail) reporting obligations, SEC Rule 605/606 reporting, and best execution policies and procedures.
- Ensure the desk operates in full compliance with applicable SEC, FINRA, and internal Citi policies and controls at all times.
- Partner with Legal, Compliance, and Risk to develop and maintain robust governance frameworks, trade surveillance, and regulatory reporting infrastructure.
- Serve as the senior point of accountability for regulatory examinations, audits, and inquiries related to equity trading activity.
Leadership & Talent:
- Build, lead, and develop the North America Equity Trading team, establishing a high-performance culture grounded in integrity, accountability, and client focus.
- Drive succession planning and talent development across the desk.
- Represent the equity trading franchise in senior management forums, investment committees, and client engagements.
Partnership & Client Engagement:
- Partner closely with Equity Advisory, Wealth Product, Sales, and Relationship Management teams to deliver integrated, client-centric equity execution solutions.
- Support syndicate activity in coordination with relevant investment banking and capital markets partners.
- Collaborate with technology and operations teams to drive platform enhancements and process improvements.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 15 years of experience in equity markets and trading, with demonstrated progression into senior leadership roles.
- Deep knowledge of cash equity and listed options market structure, execution mechanics, and liquidity dynamics.
- Direct experience with CAT reporting, SEC Rule 605/606 compliance, and best execution frameworks within a regulated broker-dealer or wealth management environment.
- Demonstrated experience building or significantly transforming a trading platform or desk within a financial institution.
- Strong understanding of wealth management client needs and the regulatory environment governing private wealth.
- Series 7, 63, and 24 licenses required (or ability to obtain within a defined timeframe).
Skills and Competencies
- Strategic vision and platform-building capability
- Regulatory expertise and compliance leadership
- Risk management and governance discipline
- Executive communication and senior stakeholder engagement
- Talent development and organizational leadership
- Decisive, calm leadership in fast-moving markets
Job Family Group:
Private Client Product Services
Job Family:
Investment Capital Markets
Time Type:
Full time
Primary Location:
New York New York United States
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
$250,000.00 - $500,000.00
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.
Most Relevant Skills
Please see the requirements listed above.
Other Relevant Skills
For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.
Anticipated Posting Close Date:
abr 29, 2026
Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi.
View Citi’s EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.
Job Req Id:
26958293
Location(s):
New York, New York, United States
Job Type:
Hybrid
Posted:
Apr. 23, 2026
Discover your future at Citi
Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a team of more than 230,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.
Job Overview
Citi Wealth is seeking a visionary and commercially driven senior leader to serve as the North America Head of Equity Trading within its Global Capital Markets organization. This is a platform-building role — the successful candidate will be responsible for designing, establishing, and scaling a best-in-class equity trading capability for Citi Wealth across North America. The scope covers cash equities, listed options, and syndicate activity, with a mandate to build the infrastructure, processes, controls, and culture required to support a growing private wealth client franchise.
This role demands a strategic leader who can operate at the intersection of markets, regulation, technology, and client service — someone who can define the vision, build the team, and execute with discipline in a highly regulated environment.
Key Responsibilities
Platform & Strategy:
- Define and execute the strategic vision for Citi Wealth's North America equity trading platform, encompassing cash equities, listed options, and syndicate participation.
- Build out the trading infrastructure, workflows, and operating model from the ground up, ensuring scalability, resilience, and alignment with Citi Wealth's broader growth objectives.
- Establish and maintain relationships with key counterparties, exchanges, liquidity venues, and syndicate desks to ensure competitive access and execution quality.
- Drive innovation in trading workflows, platform capabilities, and client execution services.
Regulatory & Compliance:
- Own the regulatory framework for the equity trading desk, including full accountability for CAT (Consolidated Audit Trail) reporting obligations, SEC Rule 605/606 reporting, and best execution policies and procedures.
- Ensure the desk operates in full compliance with applicable SEC, FINRA, and internal Citi policies and controls at all times.
- Partner with Legal, Compliance, and Risk to develop and maintain robust governance frameworks, trade surveillance, and regulatory reporting infrastructure.
- Serve as the senior point of accountability for regulatory examinations, audits, and inquiries related to equity trading activity.
Leadership & Talent:
- Build, lead, and develop the North America Equity Trading team, establishing a high-performance culture grounded in integrity, accountability, and client focus.
- Drive succession planning and talent development across the desk.
- Represent the equity trading franchise in senior management forums, investment committees, and client engagements.
Partnership & Client Engagement:
- Partner closely with Equity Advisory, Wealth Product, Sales, and Relationship Management teams to deliver integrated, client-centric equity execution solutions.
- Support syndicate activity in coordination with relevant investment banking and capital markets partners.
- Collaborate with technology and operations teams to drive platform enhancements and process improvements.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 15 years of experience in equity markets and trading, with demonstrated progression into senior leadership roles.
- Deep knowledge of cash equity and listed options market structure, execution mechanics, and liquidity dynamics.
- Direct experience with CAT reporting, SEC Rule 605/606 compliance, and best execution frameworks within a regulated broker-dealer or wealth management environment.
- Demonstrated experience building or significantly transforming a trading platform or desk within a financial institution.
- Strong understanding of wealth management client needs and the regulatory environment governing private wealth.
- Series 7, 63, and 24 licenses required (or ability to obtain within a defined timeframe).
Skills and Competencies
- Strategic vision and platform-building capability
- Regulatory expertise and compliance leadership
- Risk management and governance discipline
- Executive communication and senior stakeholder engagement
- Talent development and organizational leadership
- Decisive, calm leadership in fast-moving markets
Job Family Group:
Private Client Product Services
Job Family:
Investment Capital Markets
Time Type:
Full time
Primary Location:
New York New York United States
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
$250,000.00 - $500,000.00
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.
Most Relevant Skills
Please see the requirements listed above.
Other Relevant Skills
For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.
Anticipated Posting Close Date:
abr 29, 2026
Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi.
View Citi’s EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Managing Director
Frame your credentials around specialty occupation
U.S. consular officers assess whether a Managing Director role genuinely requires a degree, not just prefers one. Gather documentation showing your Australian degree equivalency and that the specific role mandates it, not just any business experience.
Target companies with existing E-3 filing history
Boards and executive search firms rarely advertise E-3 sponsorship willingness upfront. Search DOL Labor Condition Application disclosure data to identify companies that have filed E-3 LCAs for senior roles before approaching them.
Negotiate the offer before the LCA is filed
Your employer files the LCA with DOL before your visa application. Lock in your title, duties, and work location in the offer letter first, because changes after LCA certification can require refiling and delay your start date.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for executive-level cases
Managing Director petitions draw more consular scrutiny around specialty occupation than junior roles. Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service handles your LCA, DS-160, and consulate preparation so your application reflects the role's complexity accurately.
Prepare a detailed role description for your interview
Bring a written summary of your Managing Director duties, reporting structure, and degree requirement to your consulate appointment. Officers often probe whether executive roles are genuinely specialty occupations or general management positions.
Clarify third-party worksite arrangements early
If your Managing Director role involves oversight of client sites or subsidiaries, your employer must still be your E-3 petitioner and demonstrate control over your work. Ambiguous structures create LCA complications, so confirm the employment relationship in writing before filing.
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Find Managing Director JobsManaging Director E-3 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Managing Director jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search Managing Director roles filtered by E-3 visa sponsorship, so you're only seeing employers open to Australian candidates. General job boards don't filter by visa type, which means most applications go to companies that haven't considered E-3 sponsorship at all. Starting your search on Migrate Mate saves you from pursuing roles where sponsorship was never on the table.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Managing Director role qualify as a specialty occupation for E-3 purposes?
It depends on how the role is defined. A Managing Director position qualifies when the employer can demonstrate the job normally requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field, such as business administration, finance, or a related discipline. Generalist executive roles without a clear degree requirement are more vulnerable to consular challenge, so the offer letter and job description need to be precise about educational requirements.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Managing Director positions?
The E-3 has no annual cap and no lottery, so your employer can file at any time and expect a predictable outcome without the uncertainty of H-1B registration. For senior executives, this matters because companies plan hiring around timelines. The E-3 is also renewable indefinitely in two-year increments, which gives Australian Managing Directors stable long-term status without the green card dependency that H-1B holders often face.
Can my E-3 status be maintained if I change companies as a Managing Director?
Yes, but you need a new LCA and E-3 visa tied to the new employer before you start. Unlike some visa categories, the E-3 doesn't have a portability provision that lets you transfer status mid-employment. If you're moving between executive roles, time the transition so your new employer's LCA is certified and your updated visa is in hand before your last day with the prior company.
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