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Citi · 2 days ago

Credit Risk Associate

Citi is enhancing its business control and governance framework through Institutional Credit Management (ICM), focusing on managing credit risk for institutional clients. The Credit Risk Associate will assess credit and financial strength, perform credit analysis, and manage a portfolio of institutional relationships, ensuring continuous monitoring and adherence to Citi's risk policies.

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Responsibilities

Assess the credit and financial strength of Citi’s most complex Large Corporate, Public Sector, and Financial Institutions Clients by performing fundamental credit analysis of counterparties using both quantitative and qualitative factors
Complete Credit Approval Memos (CAMs) and Final Obligor Risk Ratings (FORR) of Citi’s Counterparties based on independent assessment and judgement; completed based on due diligence of the client and industry knowledge to provide appropriate extensions of credit remaining within Citi’s risk appetite
Continuous monitoring of the covered portfolio, including following industry trends, impacts to key relationships, and escalation of potential credit issues to Team Leads, senior managers, and business partners
Review and provide a recommendation on the risk rating across this sector
Partnership with applicable regional and industry stakeholders in the implementation of credit assessment and monitoring standards for applicable portfolios
Support ICM Risk Analysis Voice of the Employee (VOE) initiatives
Travel (less than 10%)

Qualification

Credit Risk AnalysisFinancial AnalysisCredit UnderwritingAdvanced Microsoft OfficeFinancial ModelingAnalytical ThinkingInterpersonal SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

BA/BSc in Finance or Accounting or higher degree in Business (MBA), or any other related subject
Financial Services experience including 3-5 years of credit experience in Banking or Credit Risk Management
Well-developed analytical skills, including an understanding of key financial components (liquidity position, leverage profile, etc.) with the ability to identify root causes and trends and anticipate horizon issues
Forms independent opinions on credit and recognizes emerging risks
Demonstrates advanced knowledge of financial statements and GAAP accounting or similar governance relating to country of operation
Sets the standard for industry research capabilities, including risk and key drivers
Solid understanding of Credit Policy and procedures; Proactively reviews Citi policies and procedures to benchmark against transactions and work submitted
Demonstrates and executes the ability to identify potential risk issues that need escalation and escalates them promptly
Displays a deep commitment and positive attitude to Citi and colleagues, is reliable, and eager to do more
Embraces the need for change and appreciates its benefits with natural curiosity
Demonstrates professionalism by being reliable, actively contributing to meetings, asking questions, and challenging ideas
Proven culture carrier
Highly effective interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and exert influence with and without direct authority with Senior Levels of Management
Solid organizational skills with ability and willingness to work under pressure and manages time and priorities effectively
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely to audiences of varying levels of seniority
Advanced Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) skills
Advanced experience with the internal Policies, Standards, Procedures, Templates and with financial modeling

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision coverage
401(k)
Life, accident, and disability insurance
Wellness programs
Planned time off (vacation)
Unplanned time off (sick leave)
Paid holidays

Company

Citi's mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress.

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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James Monahan
Managing Director / Global Head of Asset Servicing
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Naveed Sultan
Managing Director, Chairman, Institutional Clients Group
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