Credit Portfolio Officer, Citi

Citi

Location:
Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

Not provided

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Job Description:

This role is part of the Banking & International Risk (BIR) group, overseeing risk management of Wholesale Credit and Counterparty Credit activities globally. Responsibilities include financial analysis, risk assessment, and credit structure recommendations for hedge fund counterparties, as well as ensuring regulatory expectations are met. Citi offers extensive resources for development, well-being, and community engagement.

Job Responsibility:

Support the risk coverage of the Financial Institutions and Counterparty Credit (FIG&CCR) Portfolio for regional fund & hedge fund counterparties and provide local Hong Kong credit portfolio oversight, reporting to the Funds & Hedge Funds Cluster Head for FIG&CCR
Responsible for the review and challenge of financial analysis, risk assessment and credit structure recommendation for cash flow lending products and counterparty credit limits
Make recommendations or provide approvals to mitigate Counterparty Credit Risk including collateral management, netting agreements, and credit derivatives
Facilitate negotiation, review and challenge and approval of exceptions relating to Imaster trading agreements, collateral agreements, and other legal documents to ensure proper risk mitigation
Supplement analysis with research and evaluations from a wide variety of sources to develop an assessment of client, competitor/ industry risks and trends for senior management
Monitor the assigned credit portfolio and complete periodic reviews, maintaining a thorough understanding of the content and aggregate risks within the portfolio, trends and other key statistics
Monitor and manage exceptions on counterparty exposure limits and concentrations
Supports the Hong Kong Chief Risk Officer (CRO) meeting regulatory expectations, new regulation implementation and handling queries from HKMA and SFC that are specific to the FIG&CCR portfolio booked in Hong Kong legal entities.

Requirements:

5 to 8+ years credit and analytical experience required
Experience in hedge fund credit portfolio is essential
Proven track record of successfully overseeing financial institutions risk portfolios in the FIG&CCR space, preferably with prior experience covering funds and hedge funds counterparties
Strong product knowledge and understanding, e.g., swaps, futures, and repos, as well as the agreements that govern them such as ISDA/CSA and GMRA
Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment, characterized by a high volume of time-sensitive approvals, which requires proactivity and strong prioritization skills
Excellent communication and diplomacy skills required to negotiate internally, often at a senior level and occasionally with clients
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Strategic professional who closely follows latest trends in own field and adapts them for application within role
Bachelor’s/University degree, Master’s degree preferred.

What we offer:

Citi provides programs and services for physical and mental well-being including access to telehealth options, health advocates, and confidential counseling
Expanded Paid Parental Leave Policy
Financial planning resources
Access to learning and development tools
Generous paid time off packages
Volunteer opportunities and tools to support employee community engagement.

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
June 07, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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