Head of Leveraged Finance and Corporate Developed Markets Underwriting

• Manage the Leveraged Underwriting team, overseeing credit execution for Sponsor-backed, Leveraged Acquisition Finance, Asset Backed Finance, highly leveraged Corporates, and Pre-IPO transactions
• Manage the Corporate Developed Markets Underwriting Team, overseeing credit execution for Citi's Corporate clients within NAM, Western Europe and UK
• Ensure consistent adoption of leading practices in credit analysis, underwriting, and monitoring
• Provide senior credit guidance and process direction to front line Business Coverage, Capital Markets and Risk partners
• Ensure proper management of team resources and serve as a key point of contact for the team for escalations/guidance
• Review and approval of Credit Approval Memo (CAM) packages as both a senior Business and Leveraged Lending Credit Approver
• Partner with front office on structuring and production of term sheet for new transactions
• Facilitate relationships with key clients in Banking, Markets, and Risk and with key regulators, internal audit, and control functions
• Support the Head of ICM on strategic initiatives/projects as required

• 20+ years of experience
• 10+ years' managerial experience
• Proven ability to effectively engage with regulators and internal control functions
• Demonstrates strong ethics and integrity
• Ability to see the 'big picture' in a complex environment
• Can make decisions under pressure and short timeline
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills
• Active listening skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• Bachelor's/University degree
• Master's degree preferred
• Senior credit approval authority covering large and complex underwritings
• Demonstrated expertise in and exposure to global credit risk management standards
• Ability to understand capital markets products and complex financing structures
• Ability to provide strategic insights and strong sensitivity to macro and regulatory issues
• Proven ability to understand nuances of local markets and regulation
• Navigates organizational complexity and breaks silos
• Creates and sustains a network of strong partnerships
• Proven experience of managing large team
• Proven track record of partnering with global peers
• Proven ability to execute on strategic projects and initiatives

Master's degree

• Medical, dental & vision coverage
• 401(k)
• Life, accident, and disability insurance
• Wellness programs
• Paid time off packages including vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays
• Discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards