Country Risk Senior Officer, Citi

Citi

Location:
United States, Irving

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

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Job Description:

The Country Risk Senior Officer will be focused on Citi Mexico Franchise and will help us to manage the Country Risk Limits of the two Citi Mexican Banks after separation. Through Country Risk Limits, Citi defines risk appetite for the Country. The person must be a strategic professional and thinker who will closely follow the management and usage of such limits and will help in the approval process, in the monitoring and in the handling of breaches. The person needs to have network capabilities and excellent communication skills in order to negotiate internally, often at a senior level. Developed communication and diplomacy skills are required in order to guide, influence and convince others in decision making. Necessitates a degree of responsibility over technical strategy. Primarily affects a sub-function.

Job Responsibility:

Be familiarized with the characteristics of the 2 Citi Mexican Banks and clearly understand Citi risk appetite for Mexico
Involved in the definition of overall limits and in the segregation of them between the two Banks
The person will be a facilitator of limit management which include approval and monitoring throughout Citi
Involved in short- to medium-term planning of limits and actions needed around them
Manages and analyzes risks associated with proposed limits in the context of Mexico and Citi overall risk appetite
Assesses the implications to other Risk disciplines when proposing new limits
Engages and partners with key contacts globally to ensure successful implementation
Identifies potential mitigants of risk in particular situations or transactions
Anticipates country needs and proactively generates ideas to deliver innovative solutions and improve Citi’s risk profile
Ensures that escalated issues are resolved with urgency
Responsible to monitor limits and escalate breaches as soon as reasonable
Help in the preparation and approval of remediation plans when needed
Builds partnerships across functions/regions
collaborates with others to identify problems, provide solutions, and reach agreements
Creates and sustains a network of established relationships
Influences decisions that have impact on company revenues and assets
Builds awareness around regulatory matters and/or highlighting potential regulatory issues that impacts Country Risk approvals, in particular around the Mexico market
Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding of Citi

Requirements:

7+ years of experience as a Credit Officer, Covering Limits, Risk Management & Controls
Experience with Limit management & Risk Appetite
Bi-lingual
Spanish
Highly motivated, team oriented, organized
Excellent communication skills in order to persuade and negotiate internally
Able to understand and articulate data and analysis from a practical perspective
Experience in developing solutions and action plans
Able to manage technical staff
Subject matter expert of an area of specialization with broad exposure to general business functions
Familiar with Key Risk Indicators that are relevant to the areas covered
understands how they are collected
Good analytical skills to filter, prioritize and validate potentially complex material from multiple sources
Strong negotiation and communication skills: ability to present to senior stakeholders
Proven ability to obtain support and buy-in across a wide range of internal and external audiences
Demonstrated work ethic and influencing skills

What we offer:

medical
dental & vision coverage
401(k)
life, accident, and disability insurance
wellness programs
planned time off (vacation)
unplanned time off (sick leave)
paid holidays

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
July 02, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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