Vice President – AUD Debt Capital Markets Syndicate

AUD Debt Capital Markets (DCM) Syndicate plays a key role in the execution and distribution of AUD bond transactions across a diverse range of Citi clients, including:

• Investment grade and high yield domestic and international corporates and financial institutions
• AOFM, Semi-government, and quasi-government borrowers
• Offshore Sovereign, Agency and Supranational issuers

The product focus would be a combination of:

• Senior, unsecured securities
• Covered bonds
• Subordinated transactions including Subordinated debt and Hybrid securities

This individual would work with a broad range of internal stake holders including Domestic and International DCM and Leverage Finance, Markets sales and trading & Derivatives and partners in IBD and Corporate Bank. External focus is also key, as the individual would engage with domestic and global sales to manage investor relationships for primary distribution. The role has a large focus on risk management & compliance given the primary distribution function and private / public nature of the role

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the syndication, pricing, and distribution process for AUD bond transactions in both domestic and Kangaroo markets
• Ability to act of Billing & Delivery and investor hedging
• Advise internal and external stakeholders on optimal pricing, market timing, investor appetite, and structural considerations for new issues
• Act as a central point of coordination across origination, sales, trading, compliance, legal, and operations teams to ensure seamless execution of deals
• Work with global sales on investor engagement and management of primary transactions
• Manage bookbuilding, investor communication, orderbook analysis, and allocation processes with transparency and integrity
• Build and maintain strong relationships with a broad range of fixed income investors including domestic fund managers, bank balance sheets, and central banks
• Maintain a real-time view of the AUD primary and secondary markets, including relative value trends, spread movements, and issuance pipeline
• Contribute to internal market commentary, investor insights, and strategic planning for origination teams
• Support the development and mentorship of junior team members and foster a high-performance team culture

Key Qualifications and Experience:

• 7–10 years of experience in DCM or Fixed Income markets, with a minimum of 3-5 years in a syndicate or execution-focused role
• Strong understanding of the AUD bond market, including Kangaroo issuance, semi-government pricing dynamics, and investor behaviour
• Deep knowledge of fixed income structures, regulatory frameworks (including ASIC and AFMA guidelines), and settlement processes
• Demonstrated ability to manage live deal pressure with precision and confidence
• Advanced skills in Excel, Bloomberg, and market analytics platforms
• Tertiary qualifications in Finance, Economics, Mathematics or Engineering

Success Profile:

• Highly numerate, analytical, and calm under pressure
• Commercially astute with a deep understanding of investor behaviour and pricing psychology
• Strong communicator with the ability to influence and build trust across senior stakeholders
• Proven ability to lead transactions with integrity and professionalism
• Passion for capital markets and a commitment to excellence in execution
• Ability to work with multiple stakeholders and drive culture and revenue opportunities
• Intense focus on risk

Job Family Group:
Institutional Banking

Job Family:
Investment Banking

Time Type:
Full time

Most Relevant Skills
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Other Relevant Skills
For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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