Full-Time

PERE Discretionary Alternatives Solutions Lead

Multiple Teams

Posted on 8/12/2025

Citi

Citi

10,001+ employees

Global financial services including banking, investment

Compensation Overview

$170k - $300k/yr

+ Incentive Awards + Retention Awards

New York, NY, USA

In Person

Category
Finance & Banking (2)
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Requirements
  • BS/BA in finance, accounting, mathematics, statistics, or related field required; Master’s Degree preferred
  • 15+ years of relevant work experience
  • Private equity, real estate, and hedge fund investment experience
  • Portfolio implementation and asset allocation experience; understanding of how Alternatives fit within broader multi-asset class portfolios
  • Strong work ethic and positive attitude among fast-changing environment and priorities
  • Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrable Alternative Investments sales experience
  • Strong organizational skills and the demonstrated ability to work productively and efficiently in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines
  • Strong presentation skills in both small and large settings
  • Superior written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
  • Ability to travel
  • Series 7, 66, 31
Responsibilities
  • Key member of Alternative Investments leadership team – helping shape strategic decisions for discretionary business as part of the growth objectives for the entire Alternatives platform
  • Develop new discretionary product initiatives including fund of funds, SICAVs, co-investment programs, separately managed accounts, and custom hedge fund portfolios
  • Lead implementation of investment allocation decisions for discretionary alternative investment products in partnership with the relevant manager research teams and the broader CGWI organization
  • Portfolio Oversight Forum responsibility in partnership with Head of Private Equity and Real Estate and Head of Hedge Funds
  • Oversee development and production of investment materials and communications to bankers, counselors, and clients (e.g., marketing decks, roadshows, blogs, etc)
  • Build internal and external relationships to help drive product development and sales; be a steward for the entire Alternatives platform as a key part of all client portfolios
  • Manage team of expert private equity, real estate, and hedge fund portfolio professionals responsible for development and oversight of discretionary alternative products
  • Participate in sales and investment update meetings
Desired Qualifications
  • Master’s Degree preferred

Citi provides financial services including consumer banking, credit, investment banking, and wealth management to individuals, corporations, and governments. The company operates by earning interest on loans and collecting fees for managing investments, processing trades, and facilitating cross-border transactions through its digital platforms. Unlike many local banks, Citi maintains a physical and digital presence in over 160 countries, allowing it to serve as a single partner for clients with global financial needs. Its goal is to drive growth and profitability for its clients and shareholders while supporting environmental and social sustainability initiatives.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

1812

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Investment banking fees rose 12% YoY in Q1 2026, fueled by AI-driven M&A acceleration.
  • Hired 60 managing directors from 20 rivals, boosting banking revenues 15% to $1.8bn in Q1 2026.
  • $30bn share buyback signals confidence, targeting 14-15% ROTE by 2031 post-restructuring.

What critics are saying

  • JPMorgan erodes Citi's #5 investment banking rank, diverting mandates within 12-24 months.
  • Investor backlash to 2031 ROTE target causes share underperformance versus Bank of America in 6-12 months.
  • Stripe captures cross-border volumes as Citi's tech lags low-cost alternatives in 24-36 months.

What makes Citi unique

  • Citi leads global cross-border payments, enabling near-instant transfers to Mastercard debit cards across 65 origination countries.
  • Citi expanded TTS non-interest revenue 98% YoY to $1.1bn in Q4 2024 via US dollar clearing growth.
  • Citi operates in 160 countries, serving 200 million accounts with unmatched global network scale.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Wellness Program

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

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