Director – NAM Wholesale Credit Review Team Manager

Global Risk Review (GRR) provides independent, objective, reliable, valued and timely assurance to the Boards, the Committees, the Citigroup Chief Risk Officer, the Citibank NA Chief Risk Officer, senior management and regulators over the effectiveness of credit, capital and collateral risk management and the ability of the Business and independent Risk Management to identify, monitor and mitigate current and emerging risks. Within GRR, the Fundamental Credit Risk (FCR) function provides an independent review and challenge of credit risk management.

The Credit Review Senior Group Manager, as a key site leader, serves as the team manager responsible for oversight of a team of Senior Lead Reviewers in the Americas region, including the execution of Business Monitoring and Reviews in accordance with the GRR Manual. The Credit Review Senior Group Manager provides direction, leadership, and guidance to the Senior Lead Reviewers that:

• Monitor and evaluate Wholesale portfolios, strategies, and credit risks.
• Assess the effectiveness of credit risk controls of assigned businesses.
• Propose pragmatic solutions to risk and control issues.
• Maintain ongoing contact with an entity through Business Monitoring and corrective action follow-up.
• Develop and maintain the Review Strategy and Review Plan.

Key responsibilities:

• Accountable for results and management of assigned teams of Senior Lead Reviewers
• Ensure that BICR documents meet quality and consistency standards required by the GRR Manual and other Credit Review Guidelines
• Management of global and regional BICR Review Entities through quarterly Business Monitoring and periodic Reviews
• Ensure that assessments of portfolios, credit risk processes, risk ratings and classifications, staffing models and others as related to Business Monitoring and Reviews are consistent and properly reported to senior management, Citi’s Boards of Directors, and regulators.
• Ensure that Corrective Action Plans are appropriate, monitored, and duly validated.
• Assist in recruitment, talent development, and building an effective Review team.
• Assist the Senior Credit Review Manager in developing and executing the Review plan for the region.
• Support the Senior Credit Review Manager and BICR Global Function Head on regional and/or global tasks.
• Support VOE initiatives.
• Regularly interface with regional senior business and risk managers
• Proactive communication to the BICR Senior Credit Review Manager, BICR Function Global Head and GRR Management of any concerns and/or emerging risks that may jeopardize the assigned Review Entities
• Travel required (25% to 35%)

Knowledge/Experience:

• Demonstrable financial services experience including 15+ years of credit experience in Wholesale banking.
• Work experience in Banking, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or similar with credit or financial statement analysis experience.
• Good knowledge of capital markets products, including derivatives

• Expert in risk analysis and risk management processes for one or more products and lending areas.
• Fully conversant in credit policy matters
• Ability to work at senior levels and build constructive and effective relationships with peers.
• Expert in risk analysis and risk management processes for one or more products and lending areas.
• Regulatory experience or relevant experience in a similar role at another institution is desirable.

Skills/Competencies:

• Demonstrated success as a manager including a track record of building high performing teams and developing emerging VP/SVP level talent.
• Advanced analytical skills, with the ability to identify root causes and trends and anticipate horizon issues.
• Ability to recognize emerging risks, including operational risk.
• Proven project management skills, with the ability to coordinate and manage large review teams in different regions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely to audiences of varying levels of seniority.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships and exert influence without direct authority.
• Knowledge of Citi's organization and systems preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

Qualifications:

• BA/BSc or higher degree in Business (MBA), Finance or any other related subject
• Senior Credit Officer qualification highly preferred

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Job Family Group:

Risk Management

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Job Family:

Credit Review Risk Management

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Time Type:

Full time

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Primary Location:

Irving Texas United States

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Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

$170,000.00 - $300,000.00

In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.

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Anticipated Posting Close Date:

Feb 03, 2025

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