Unleash Your Sales Prowess: Drive the Future of Finance for Tomorrow's Unicorns!

Are you a high-octane sales professional with a hunter's instinct and a passion for disruptive innovation? Do you thrive in a lightning-fast environment where every win shapes the future?

Citi Commercial Bank is shifting gears in 2026 and introducing a new Disruptor Treasury Sales Strategy. We are searching for a visionary Business Development Specialist to join our elite Treasury Services team, specifically focused on early-stage companies. This isn't just another sales role; it's a launchpad for your career, putting you at the epicenter of groundbreaking companies in our Technology and Life Sciences banking sectors. We're talking about the early-stage disruptors, the audacious innovators – the very companies destined to become the next generation of global giants.

The Opportunity: Start Early. Scale Together.

Growth doesn't come from transactions – it comes from trusted partnerships built early. Imagine working together with the founders, VCs, and serial entrepreneurs of tomorrow's unicorns. Your mission: to strategically embed Citi's world-class Treasury Solutions (Cash, Cards, Trade) within these agile, high-growth enterprises during their critical growth stage. You'll be more than a salesperson; you'll be an early and essential trusted advisor, a growth partner, and a critical architect of their financial infrastructure as they scale at warp speed.

What You'll Do:

• Hunt for Innovation: As part of our dedicated "hunters" team, you will aggressively identify, engage, and secure partnerships with early-stage disruptor companies specifically in the Technology and Life Sciences sectors, focusing on their unique and evolving treasury needs.
• Architect Solutions: Dive deep into complex operating models to design and implement bespoke Citi Treasury Solutions that empower these companies to optimize cash flow, manage risk, and fuel their exponential growth, ensuring a One Citi vision for their future success.
• Be a Growth Catalyst: Drive significant revenue expansion through strategic cross-sell initiatives, leveraging your expertise to maximize client wallet share and contribute directly to their success story, nurturing small, high-potential clients to become future high-value global clients.
• Forge Strategic Alliances: Cultivate powerful relationships with internal sales, coverage partners, and international Citi branches to deliver seamless, global solutions to our clients, ensuring sustained engagement throughout the client's lifecycle. Wield your organizational skills and influence, forging strong partnerships with onboarding and service partners to deliver an excellent client experience.
• Achieve and Exceed: Take ownership of an individual win goal of >$2 Million annually, consistently outperforming targets in a meritocratic environment.
• Shape the Future: Bring your insights on disruptive technologies and client trends in liquidity, payments, and treasury technology to the table, helping us evolve and deliver our offerings to future-proof treasury
• Influence and Inspire: Articulate complex financial concepts with crystal clarity & simplicity, captivating audiences and inspiring confidence as you present cutting-edge solutions to visionary leaders.

What You'll Bring:

• 5+ years of a proven track record in direct sales within Treasury Services or a related financial solutions field, with a demonstrable history of exceeding targets.
• An innate understanding and passion for the Tech and Life Sciences ecosystems, particularly the dynamics of early-stage, high-growth companies. You speak their language and understand their critical growth stage needs.
• Exceptional communication and diplomacy skills, capable of navigating complex conversations and influencing decisions at the highest levels with founders, VCs, and serial entrepreneurs.
• A "challenge the conventional" mindset – you're not afraid to disrupt the status quo, bring new ideas, and drive solutions that truly make a difference.
• Strong self-motivation, resilience, and the ability to rally diverse stakeholders to a common vision.
• Proficiency in strategic analysis, data interpretation, and compelling presentation skills (PowerPoint, Excel are second nature).
• A commitment to responsible finance and ethical business practices.
• Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) preferred.

Why Citi?

At Citi, you're not just getting a job; you're securing a seat at the table where the future of finance is being built. As a member of our new Disruptor Sales Team, you will:

• Unparalleled Access: Work with the most exciting and innovative early-stage companies transforming their industries.
• Global Reach: Leverage Citi's vast international network to provide truly global solutions, supporting small opportunities now for future global scale.
• Impactful Work: Your contributions directly enable the growth of tomorrow's market leaders, nurturing them into future high-value global clients.
• Dynamic Culture: Join a fast-paced, high-performance team that values initiative, collaboration, and continuous learning, as we focus on clients who need to be treated differently.
• Career Acceleration: Clear pathways for advancement in a leading global financial institution, as part of a strategically important new team.

Are you ready to make your mark? If you're a driven sales professional hungry for a challenge and eager to help define the next wave of financial innovation, we want to hear from you.

Apply now and help us build the financial backbone for the unicorns of tomorrow!

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Job Family Group:

Commercial and Business Sales

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Job Family:

Commercial Product Sales

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Time Type:

Full time

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Primary Location:

San Francisco California United States

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Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

$129,840.00 - $194,760.00

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:

Feb 28, 2026

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