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Job Overview

As a senior member of the Secondary Marketing team, the SVP Trader is responsible for maximizing revenue by selling mortgage loans into the Secondary Markets. This role must anticipate and understand well the economics of a mortgage loan and responsibly pass those economics to our Sales partners to maintain a competitive offering for our Retail and Correspondent customers.  The Trader must hedge the value of the loan from time of rate lock commitment to time of loan sale. 

Key Responsibilities

Trading & Market Activities

• Manage hedging and market risk for a locked pipeline and warehouse of mortgage loans.
• Maximize profitability through the timely sale of whole loans and the structuring of mortgage-backed securities.
• Pursue best-execution opportunities and convey those economics to Sales partners to maintain a competitive offering.
• Identify and act on cost-effective opportunities to acquire mortgage loans.  This includes the economic acquisition of CRA loans to fulfill shortfall needs.

Stakeholder & Partner Collaboration

• Prospect and cultivate relationships with investors, including GSEs, broker-dealers, and other mortgage loan buyers.
• Work with Risk Reporting Analysts to ensure proper reporting and attribution of risks and P&L.
• Partner closely with control functionsincluding Legal, Compliance, Market and Credit Risk, Audit, and Financeto ensure a robust governance and control infrastructure.

Risk, Governance & Compliance

• Assess risk appropriately when making business decisions, with particular consideration for the firm's reputation and the safeguarding of Citigroup, its clients, and its assets.
• Drive compliance with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
• Adhere to all internal policies and procedures, including Citi's Code of Conduct and the Plan of Supervision for the Secondary Marketing Trade Desk.
• Apply sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior and business practices.
• Escalate, manage, and report control issues with full transparency.
• Promote a culture of responsible finance, good governance, diligent supervision, and expense discipline.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in a related role
• Knowledge of interest rate risk, mortgage pricing, best-execution, and Secondary Markets
• Strong analytical skills
• Effective interpersonal skills to develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including investors and other Secondary Market participants
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills

Education:

• Bachelors degree/University degree or equivalent experience
• Masters degree preferred

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Job Family Group:

Institutional Trading

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Job Family:

Trading

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Time Type:

Full time

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Primary Location:

Ofallon Missouri United States

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Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

$145,840.00 - $218,760.00

In addition to salary, Citis 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:

May 19, 2026

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