Counterparty Credit Risk Officer – Funds (VicePresident)

Institutional Credit Management (ICM) is a critical component of Citi’s First Line of defense for wholesale and counterparty credit risk (CCR) management. ICM works with Independent Risk teams to ensure best-in-class risk and controls, and client responsiveness. Key responsibilities of the group include credit analysis, documentation, risk identification, exposure monitoring and stress testing. ICM coordinates with credit management groups across Markets as well as Banking, Capital Markets and Advisory (BCMA) to ensure full alignment on business and regulatory goals, as well as consistency and best practices.

Within ICM Counterparty Credit Risk (CCR), ICM Funds Underwriting is a global team responsible for measuring, monitoring and controlling counterparty risk for Funds, covering Asset Management Companies, Investment Advisors as Agent, and Pension Funds.

We are seeking an experienced professional to perform credit analysis and to underwrite credit for some of our largest Real Money Funds clients as a Credit Officer. The role will also support the Funds Credit Analyst Team Lead, and to guide junior analysts. This is a First Line of Defense risk management role, with plenty of opportunities to work with front office and independent risk partners as well as to interact with clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess the credit and financial strength of Citi’s Real Money Funds Clients by performing fundamental credit analysis of counterparties using both quantitative and qualitative factors
• Complete Credit Analysis Write-up Memos and Final Obligor Risk Ratings of Citi’s Funds Counterparties based on independent assessment and judgement completed on the due diligence of the client and industry knowledge to provide appropriate extensions of credit remaining within Risk appetite
• Continuous monitoring of the covered portfolio, including following industry trends, impacts to key relationships, and escalation of potential credit issues to Underwriting Team Leads, 2LoD Risk Partners and BCMA partners
• Review and provide recommendation on the risk rating across the Funds sector
• Partner with regional and industry stakeholders in Underwriting, 2LoD, and BCMA in the implementation of credit assessment and monitoring standards for applicable portfolios
• Ensure on-going training and timely feedback to underwriting analysts to sustain a strong credit underwriting standard, culture and an unwavering commitment to excellence in analysis and execution
• Support ICG Risk Analysis Voice of the Employee (VOE) initiatives

Knowledge/Experience:

• Demonstratable financial services experience, including 5-7 years of credit experience in Banking, Credit Risk Management or equivalent credit experience
• Strong knowledge of Wholesale Credit Processes and organizational awareness including ICM Risk Analysis (IRAU) functions, covered portfolios/products, and processes
• Sound understanding of policies and procedures with the ability to execute change seamlessly
• Well-developed analytical skills, including an understanding of key financial components (liquidity position, leverage profile with the ability to form independent opinions on credit and recognize emerging risks
• Solid and thorough knowledge of Citi´s systems
• Experience in preparing presentations for seniors
• Full awareness and adherence to the control environment including Quality Assurance and Quality Control
• Credit Officer (CO) or demonstrating the skills aligned with that designation will be advantageous

Skills/Competencies:

• Experience and familiarity with Real Money Funds, Asset Managers, Pension Funds – Industry products and relevant CCR risk measures
• Assists colleagues in identifying stretch opportunities to elevate individual and team performance
• Coach and mentor analysts to develop team strengths and improve weaknesses
• Proven culture carrier
• Well-developed interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and exert influence with and without direct authority
• Strong organizational skills with ability and willingness to work under pressure and manages time and priorities effectively
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely to audiences of varying levels of seniority
• Good Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) skills

Qualifications:

BA/BSc in Finance or Accounting or higher degree in Business (MBA), or other related subject related to economics, risk management

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Job Family Group:

Risk Management