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Citi

Runs banking and payments for global clients

Head Universal Banker

Full-TimeDeadline 10/6/26
$56.5k - $73.7k+ Incentive awards + Retention awards
Mid, Senior
Santa Clara, CA, USA
In Person
Finance & BankingRetail & Commercial Banking

About the job

Requirements
  • The role requires 2–4 years of relevant experience.
  • Experience with face-to-face customer service, digital engagement, and basic sales or referrals is required.
  • An open, client-service orientation and desire to help customers are required.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills are required.
  • Basic computer and digital tools skills are required.
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
Responsibilities
  • Lead, coach, and support Universal Bankers and Tellers by modeling excellent service behaviors and mentoring on sales, service, and compliance routines.
  • Guide clients and team members in the branch, supporting complex transactions and ensuring an exceptional client experience.
  • Champion risk and control by monitoring day-to-day operations, ensuring compliance with policies, and supporting the Branch Manager.
  • Present products and services, and proactively educate clients on available access channels such as ATMs, online banking, and mobile banking.
  • Act as a subject matter expert for the branch and remain flexible based on branch coverage needs.
  • Learn new and existing products through sales aids, including features, benefits, and fees.
  • Resolve account service issues and respond to customer inquiries promptly and effectively.
  • Use knowledge of clients' accounts and banking relationships, exercising sound judgment with customers and transactions.
  • Greet and interact with clients on the bank floor to identify and address sales and service needs, converting service requests into sales or referrals when appropriate.
  • Approach and engage clients in the branch lobby to demonstrate digital capabilities and identify their financial needs; standing may be required for 60–70% of the workday.
  • Use branch marketing tools and digital technology, including sales walls, tablets, smartphones, workbenches, and iPads, to present product offers and financial solutions.
  • Connect clients with appropriate partners, including financial advisors and mortgage specialists, using video conference when appropriate.
  • Take ownership of client problems and resolve complaints or issues promptly and effectively.
  • Recognize clients' transaction needs, direct them to alternative self-service channels, and provide assistance as needed.
  • Educate clients about self-service capabilities and encourage use of online, mobile, ATM, teller cash recycler, and teller-assist unit channels as applicable.
  • Ensure follow-up items are completed or handed off to appropriate individuals, and work with multiple team members.
  • Welcome clients warmly, use their names when possible, and thank them for their business.
  • Execute financial transactions according to bank policies and procedures while maintaining an acceptable daily drawer-balancing record.
  • Listen to clients and assist with their questions or problems; ensure their needs are met before concluding transactions.
  • Show initiative and empathy, proactively prevent and handle client problems, and assist other tellers.
  • Create a welcoming environment for customers and employees by fostering teamwork in the branch.
  • Execute service transactions and sales, including deposits, payments, address changes, replacement card orders, disputes, account openings, and credit card sales, using referral routines to deepen client relationships.
  • Comply with Citibank policies, standards, operational controls, and legal, corporate, and regulatory procedures to protect customer and bank assets.
  • Manage cash supplies according to business demand and, as needed, manage incoming and outgoing cash shipments and vault cash, including cash transactions with tellers and ATMs; use the teller NBS system and cash recycler to assist customers.
  • Promote and participate in branch incentive and sales-and-service programs consistent with Citi's business plan goals.
  • Provide working leadership and guidance to peer Universal Bankers or Tellers through work assignment and technical guidance when needed.
  • Provide leadership-team coverage by leading through example.
  • Provide feedback to management on ways to improve sales processes and service delivery.
  • Coach and educate Universal Bankers or Tellers on digital capabilities, transaction processes and priorities, streamlined sales and service, digital-first approaches, client problem resolution, and effective use of digital technologies.
  • Resolve complex client issues or needs and connect clients with relevant specialists or senior leaders as needed.
  • Assess risk in business decisions, protect the firm's reputation and assets, comply with applicable laws, rules, and regulations, apply sound ethical judgment, and transparently escalate, manage, and report control issues.
Desired Qualifications
  • Sales experience is desired.
  • Retail experience is preferred.

About the company

Citi runs banking, investment and payment services for companies, governments and individuals around the world. Its global network connects institutions with local banking systems, while its US consumer business sells credit cards and deposit accounts. Corporate clients use Citi to manage cash, finance trade and raise capital, and investors use its trading, custody and wealth services to hold and manage assets. The bank earns interest on loans and fees from payments, securities transactions, financial advice and account services. Citi traces its banking roots to 1812; the Citigroup holding company was formed in 1998, and its headquarters are in New York City.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

1812

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What believers are saying

  • Revenue is expanding: Citi reported $24.8 billion in the June 2026 quarter, up 14% year over year.
  • US parents get protected time: eligible Citi employees receive 16 weeks of bonding leave at full base pay.
  • Institutional deposits are sticky: Citi says around 80% of Services deposits come from clients with relationships exceeding 15 years.

What critics are saying

  • Lending losses remain substantial: Citi's net credit losses reached $2.4 billion in the June 2026 quarter.
  • Australian hybrid roles require office time: Citi sets a minimum of three office days weekly for designated hybrid positions.
  • Job cuts carry a cost: Citi booked roughly $500 million in severance in the March 2026 quarter.

What makes Citi unique

  • Corporate payments move at scale: Citi processes around $6 trillion daily through its Treasury and Trade business.
  • Deposits move beyond banking hours: Citi Token Services transfers cash between participating Citi branches around the clock.
  • Employees use a shared AI workspace: Citi's Stylus platform reaches over 180,000 people for research and multi-step workflows.

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