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Citi is looking for a senior in-business risk professional who will report into the Global Head of In-Business Risk (IBR) and have responsibility for counterparty risk management. In-Business Risk is a global team with product and risk expertise across the Equities franchise, and partners closely with many areas within the firm. This role will help shape how we drive business and take counterparty risk in Equity Derivatives. Over time there may be opportunity to contribute to Futures & Derivatives Clearing (FDC), Cash Equities, and/or FIPB. The candidate should have a deep working knowledge of institutional risk management techniques and broad expertise across relevant products, specifically in non-linear and exotic products (e.g. variance swaps, hybrid options, and complex options structures).
Job Responsibility
Oversee client trading activity, set margin levels, and monitor active portfolios to ensure that risks are controlled and optimally sized
Communicate risk view to senior management and represent IBR in senior forums with key stakeholders across the firm
Perform trade and portfolio risk analysis incorporating scenario stress testing, sensitivity analysis, and assess margin adequacy
Interface with clients to help Citi grow the platform and find win-win outcomes
Formulate views around product risk appetite and be able to review and challenge business stakeholders asks
Drive solutions that require creative thinking and collaborating with key partners in Structuring, Trading, Sales, and Risk
Establish limit structures/controls and processes to ensure that clients operate within limits
Review counterparty portfolio exposure and synthesize market conditions, client's positioning, and trading desk feedback into a cohesive narrative
Work closely with Sales/Client Onboarding teams at inception to facilitate new client relationships
Work with partners in Market Risk, Quant (MQA), and others and stress test developers to create and utilize models for accurate measurement of clients' overnight or intraday exposure
Leverage internal AI tools to make self and team more efficient and productive
Requirements
12+ years experience in a comparable role
Exceptional analytical skills with strong attention to detail and a demonstrated aptitude for tackling analytical issues through quantitative modelling
Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams from Structuring, Sales, Trading, Credit Risk, Operations and Compliance
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Keen ability to balance risk and reward to facilitate business growth while effectively managing risk
Ability to challenge the status quo and re-engineer processes, looking for ways to do things more efficiently and effectively
Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Nice to have
Scenario stress testing acumen and modelling skills
Programming skills desirable but not required in any of the following: Python, C++, Excel (VBA), SQL
Master's degree or CFA/FRM desirable
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