Senior Vice President - Credit Risk Portfolio Manager - Mumbai

ICG Risk Analysis (IRAUs) is an integral part of the Institutional Credit Management (“ICM”) organization.  The IRAU’s mandate is to deliver best-in-class credit risk analysis, monitoring and credit administration as a partner to ICG Risk and Banking, Capital Markets and Advisory’s (BCMA) shared commitment to ensuring the safety and soundness of wholesale lending across ICG.

ICG Risk Analysis Credit Risk Portfolio Managers are responsible for setting the direction for and leading the ICG Risk Analysis Teams, covering their sectors and/or lines of business, while maintaining a strong relationship with Risk and Banking partners for covered portfolios. 

This role has responsibility for the portfolio of India relationships and the role reports directly to the ICG Risk Analysis (IRAU) Asia Region Head.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accountability for ensuring risk analysis of applicable portfolio is consistent with industry leading practices and conforms to all internal credit procedures/policies, and all related regulatory expectations
• Continuous engagement with applicable BCMA and Independent Risk senior stakeholders in the region to so as to understand any concerns regarding execution of risk analysis and/or emerging risks which will need to be addressed by the team
• Execute Region Head plans, strategy and objectives for ICG Risk Analysis
• Coordinate with the Global Head of ICG Risk Analysis, the Head of ICG Risk Analysis Transformation & Core Operations and Team, Region Heads and the other Credit Risk Portfolio Managers as appropriate to address and escalate emerging risk concerns and to share best practices
• Ensure ongoing and timely feedback and coaching of Credit Risk Team Leads to sustain a strong credit culture and an unwavering commitment to excellence in analysis and execution
• Partnership with applicable regional and industry stakeholders in BCMA and Independent Risk in the design of credit assessment and monitoring standards for applicable portfolios
• Attract, develop and retain top quality staff including as regards active engagement with regional on-campus recruiting efforts to ensure a robust pipeline of talent
• Actively participate in Learning, Develop and Training opportunities including instructor led courses; participate as guest speakers
• Support Global Head of ICG Risk Analysis and Head of ICG Risk Analysis Transformation & Core Operations on internal projects and initiatives
• Support ICG Risk Analysis Voice of the Employee (VOE) initiatives
• Travel (less than 10%)

Knowledge/Experience:

• Demonstratable financial services experience, including 7-10 years of credit experience in Banking, Credit Risk Management or equivalent credit experience
• Deep knowledge of Wholesale Credit Processes and organizational awareness including IRAU functions, covered portfolios, and processes
• Proficient understanding of policies and procedures with the ability to execute change seamlessly
• Senior Credit Officer (SCO) or demonstrating the skills aligned with that designation
• Excellent and thorough knowledge of Citi´s systems
• Significant experience in preparing presentations for seniors
• Outstanding awareness and adherence to the control environment including Quality Assurance and Quality Control

Skills/Competencies:

• Strategic orientation to ensure the IRAU organization continues to be positioned as a thoughtful and proactive partner on driving best practices to support safety and soundness within ICM and Citi
• Recognized as a skillful manager with a track record of building high performing teams
• Proven culture carrier
• Powerful interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and exert influence with and without direct authority
• Solid organizational skills with ability and willingness to work under pressure and manages time and priorities effectively with little to no supervision
• Highly effective 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

Qualifications:

• BA/BSc in Finance or Accounting or higher degree in Business (MBA), or any other related subject