Citi Adds to its Securities and Fund Services Sales Team

Citigroup has hired Francesca De Bartolomeo as a director, head of Southern Europe investor sales for its Securities and Fund Services business within its Global Transaction Services unit.

Based in Luxembourg, reporting to Jose Longree, EMEA head of client sales management for investors, De Bartolomeo will also be responsible for sourcing business from Latin America into EMEA in cooperation with Citi’s Latin American teams.

De Bartolomeo brings 15 years of experience in the funds industry.  She joins from Caceis Investor Services where she was Head of Regional Coverage for Southern Europe and Latin America.

Richard Ernesti, global head of client and sales management at Citi, said: “We are pleased to welcome Francesca to the team. This appointment will help us carry forward the strong momentum we’ve experienced in our investor services business and efficiently target investors from Southern Europe and Latin America.”