Trading Leaders Depart Citigroup

Published January 17, 2012 5:03 PM EST Updated January 18, 2012 2:03 AM EST 1 Min Read

The high yield and distressed trading leaders have departed Citigroup, according to a report.

High yield trading head Chris Yanney and distressed debt trading leader Rohit Bansal have left the bank, according to a Bloombergreport.

Investment-grade bond trading leader Scott Balkan has taken over distressed debt trading and loan trading head James Nessel has taken over high yield trading.

A Citigroup spokesman declined to comment.

The exits come as Citigroup is paring down its operation and cutting 4,500 jobs.

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