In Business Risk Desk Strat, Director Job at Citi (New York)

In Business Risk Desk Strat, Director

Citi

Location:
United States , New York

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

200000.00 - 300000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

The Global Markets In-Business Risk (IBR) is a Front Office 1st Line of Defense team responsible for market risk across asset classes within Citi’s Global Markets division. The team aims to establish a holistic understanding of market risk and capital of the aggregated trading portfolio, as well as to optimize the business’s return on capital. Global Markets IBR covers all trading businesses globally such as Rates and Currencies, Global Spread Products, Commodities, and Global Equities. The main focus of this role is a coverage of a cross-asset portfolio risks arising from markets business/trading activities.

Job Responsibility:

Understand key market risk within Markets’ trading inventory with consideration of key market themes and environments through data analysis. Communicate results daily with head of IBR and trading heads. Help design appropriate hedging strategy as needed
Closely track performance of products within Global Markets on a regular basis, understand the drivers of market movements across different asset classes, analyze notable trends to form relative value and forward-looking view of material, concentration, and emerging risks
Understand the firm’s risk appetite, limits and our capital framework to allow effective optimization and allocation of risk
Build front to back holistic understanding of risk and its implications on all attributions of capital, such as Stress losses, Value-at-Risk, etc
Support the Head of IBR and Business Heads to analyze their return on capital and risk appetite ratio
Work closely with independent risk teams (2nd Line of Defense) in sizing appropriate risk limits for the overall business and monitor risk limit utilizations across businesses
Developing data analytics tool by working technology, quants and asset class IBR team to help efficiency for 1st risk management
Hands-on data analysis and explain VAR, Stress testing and RWA for Markets
Conduct in-depth statistical analysis of financial data to identify market inefficiencies and develop predictive signals
Research and apply cutting-edge quantitative techniques, including machine learning and artificial intelligence, to enhance existing strategies or develop new ones
Work with Technology / MQA to develop comprehensive risk monitoring framework to manage overall portfolio risk and capital utilization in a timely manner, propose optimization strategy

Requirements:

10+ years of experience in a related role, such as Trading/Desk Strat or Quantitative/Data Analysis, for which one of the focuses was centered on managing Market Risk
Background and knowledge of Fixed Income and equity markets, or Fixed Income products are important
Must have experience with Big data Apache Hadoop, building tools using AI, Database, Tableau/PowerBI or other dashboard tools
Effective interpersonal skills to develop and maintain relationships
Consistently clear and concise written and verbal communication
Exceptional analytical and numerical competency
Strong analytical / quantitative background
Strong in Python and SQL programming skills
Knowledge in Front office Risk, Valuation, Margin, Settlement for OTC Derivatives
Excellent technical, diagnostic, and troubleshooting skills by working with Technology
Excellent in building professional relationships with staff and clients
Excellent communication, motivational, and interpersonal skills
Must have strong attention to detail, be self-motivated and inquisitive with an interest in financial markets and trading
Strong MS Excel, Bloomberg, Tableau, and problem-solving skills. Programing skills such as SQL and Python are preferred
Ability and strong interest to learn and understand various asset classes and associated risks
Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree. Preferably Engineering, Statistics, or Finance

What we offer:

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

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 09, 2026

Expiration:
January 13, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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In Business Risk Desk Strat, Director

Citi

Location:
United States , New York

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Job Description:

Job Responsibility:

Requirements:

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 09, 2026

Expiration:
January 13, 2026

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