Wholesale Credit Risk - In-Business Quality Assurance - Commercial & Sovereign, Vice President

• Support the Portfolio Leads of In-Business QA in implementation and ongoing delivery of a robust Quality Assurance function in accordance with the coverage universe
• Provide effective credible challenge during QARs to Portfolio Leads and Underwriters, as regards to credit reviews and process adherence to ensure that weaknesses in such processes are identified and escalated as appropriate
• Support with the aim to ensure wholesale credit risks within Citi are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled, consistent with the bank’s risk appetite and all policies and processes established within the risk governance framework
• Under the supervision of the WCR QA Head - Commercial & Sovereign and QA Portfolio Leads, support execution of the following: Consistent and objective assessments during QARs, primarily covering underwriting activities for Commercial Banking and Sovereign
• Subsequent follow-up on corrective actions that were raised during QARs
• Assist in preparation of Quality Assurance Reports to WCR management that communicate and measure results and identify negative trends and potential solutions
• Constant interaction with the respective Underwriting and 1LOD functions counterparts, to ensure that quality assurance protocols are adequate for all portfolios
• Support in the establishment and execution of WCR In-Business QA policies, procedures, risk assessment and controls to drive effective QA coverage and standards
• Support the WCR QA Head - Commercial & Sovereign to stay abreast of relevant changes to rules/regulations and other industry news including regulatory findings
• Support the Head of In-Business QA – Wholesale Lending Credit Risk on internal projects and initiatives
• Lead and/or support ICM Voice of the Employee (VOE) initiatives

• Demonstrable strong assurance experience, including 8-10 years in corporate banking, credit risk management, internal audit, loan review or quality assurance review function at an investment or large commercial bank
• Knowledge of Wholesale Credit Processes and organizational awareness, portfolios, and processes
• Understanding of policies and procedures with the ability to execute change effectively and seamlessly
• Strong grasp of the markets and lending wholesale credit risk covered process, to evaluate findings within the Quality Assurance process, determine materiality, and partnering with In-Business Credit Risk for ongoing improvement, problem detection and sustainable remediation
• Strong background on core credit analysis for sovereigns, central banks, supranational, government related entities, corporates, and commercial entities to properly evaluate process and quality breaks within the quality assurance function
• Ideally, credit risk Internal Audit, control assurance, credit officer/analyst or credit risk background, with experience on day-to-day credit functions associated with analysts and risk approval
• High awareness and adherence to the control environment including Quality Assurance
• Strategic orientation to ensure the ICM organization continues to be positioned as a thoughtful and proactive partner on driving best practices to support safety and soundness within ICM and Citi
• Assists colleagues in identifying stretch opportunities to elevate individual and team performance
• Proven culture carrier
• Highly Effective interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and exert influence with and without direct authority with Senior Levels of Management, Portfolio Leads and Underwriters
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage priorities effectively
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely to audiences of varying levels of seniority
• Advanced Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) skills
• BA/BSc or higher degree in Business (MBA), or any other related subject

Ideally, credit risk Internal Audit, control assurance, credit officer/analyst or credit risk background, with experience on day-to-day credit functions associated with analysts and risk approval

• Cafeteria Program
• Home Office Allowance (for colleagues working in hybrid work models)
• Paid Parental Leave Program (maternity and paternity leave)
• Private Medical Care Program and onsite medical rooms at our offices
• Pension Plan Contribution to voluntary pension fund
• Group Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to a wide variety of learning and development programs, online course libraries and upskilling platforms, such as Udemy and Degreed
• Flexible work arrangements to support you in managing work - life balance
• Career progression opportunities across geographies and business lines
• Socially active employee communities with diverse networking opportunities