The former head of thematic strategy for BlackRock’s global allocation team will join Citi’s wealth business as chief investment officer.

Moore is expected to join in February from BlackRock, where she was most recently portfolio manager and served as head of thematic strategy for the allocation business, according to a memo to employees signed by the head of Citigroup's wealth division, Andy Sieg.

The financial industry veteran will be taking over a broad mandate, including developing investment strategies and overseeing multiple groups across Citi's wealth business.

Kate Moore was named CIO at Citigroup 's wealth business, joining the firm from BlackRock ’s $50 billion global allocation business.

Citigroup Inc. said Kate Moore, a portfolio manager at BlackRock Inc., will join its Citi Wealth business as chief investment officer.

Moore will join Citi Wealth from BlackRock, where she served as head of thematic strategy for the $50bn global allocation business. Her career spans notable leadership positions, including chief investment strategist for JPMorgan’s Private Bank,