Middle East ICM Underwriter and Staffer, Citi

Citi

Location:
United Arab Emirates, Dubai

Category:
Banking

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Job Description:

Corporate Regional Markets and Public Sector (CRMPS) Underwriting is an integral part of the Institutional Credit Management (ICM) organization. Underwriting's mandate is to deliver best-in-class credit risk analysis, monitoring and credit administration as a partner to Wholesale Credit Risk and Banking's shared commitment to ensuring the safety and soundness of wholesale lending. Staffers have dual responsibility of setting the direction for and leading the analysts while also acting as an Underwriter for a select number of relationships. This role has responsibility for a portfolio of Corporates, Financials Institutions and Public Sector relationships in the Middle East and Central Asia.

Job Responsibility:

Accountability for ensuring risk analysis of applicable portfolio is consistent with industry leading practices and conforms to all internal credit procedures/policies, and all related regulatory expectations
Undertake account allocation to various underwriters and lead the workflow allocation on a dynamic basis to support timely support to transactions while meeting KPIs on extension rates, past due ratings and past due CCMs
For a select number or relationships, act as the Underwriter working closely with Banking, Product and Risk partners
Continuous engagement with applicable Banking and Independent Risk senior stakeholders in the region to so as to understand any concerns regarding execution of risk analysis and/or emerging risks which will need to be addressed by the team
Execute Underwriting Head plans, strategy and objectives for Underwriting
Engage in regular dialogue with Underwriters to obtain feedback on analysts and ensure ongoing and timely feedback is provided to analysts
Identifying and delivering on the training needs of the analysts
Coaching of analysts to sustain a strong credit culture and an unwavering commitment to excellence in analysis and execution
Partnering with the sub-cluster head and the MEA Underwriting Head on internal projects, transformation / productivity initiatives as well as regulatory remediation efforts
Address and escalate emerging risk concerns and to share best practices
Attract, develop and retain top quality staff including as regards active engagement with regional on-campus recruiting efforts to ensure a robust pipeline of talent
Support Voice of Employee (VOE) initiatives

Requirements:

Demonstratable financial services experience, including 7-10 years of credit experience in Banking, Credit Risk Management or equivalent credit experience
Deep knowledge of Wholesale Credit Processes and organizational awareness including Underwriting functions, covered portfolios, and processes
Proficient understanding of policies and procedures with the ability to execute change seamlessly
Demonstrating the skills aligned with Senior Credit Officer (SCO) designation
Excellent and thorough knowledge of Citi's systems
Significant experience in preparing presentations for seniors
Outstanding awareness and adherence to the control environment
BA/BSc in Finance or Accounting or higher degree in Business (MBA), or any other related subject

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
October 07, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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