Emerging Markets Emea Corporate Credit Head

1 month ago


Dubai, United Arab Emirates Citigroup Full time
The EM EMEA Head of Corporate Credit will manage Citi's wholesale credit risk exposure to Corporate clients across Emerging Markets EMEA, as well as regional Public Sector and Financial Institutional exposures in coordination with the Public Sector Risk Team and the Counterparty Credit Risk organization in the countries where we do not have specific coverage from these organizations. The portfolio consists of Credit sensitive products and services include loans, derivatives and other capital markets products, trade finance, clearing and settlement, cash, and securities services.

This role is a senior role within the Risk organisation in the Emerging Markets, EMEA and will be responsible for representing the Risk organisation at key committees and governance in EM EMEA including EM EMEA Risk Management Committee. [The EM EMEA Head of Corporate Credit will be a member of the EM EMEA senior management team] working closely with the cluster head for EM EMEA and the newly created role of EM EMEA Head of Operational Risk.

The EM EMEA Head of Corporate Credit is expected to have a proven experience as a leader and influencer, solid credit risk management knowledge and exceptional understanding of Citi's wholesale credit risk policies and processes.

Key Responsibilities Managing all global Credit based risks for EM EMEA Corporate clients on CBNA and other relevant bank chain and Corporate chain legal entities across the firm covered by the BCMA organization. The Global Head of Corporate Credit will be responsible for Credit Risk management for corporate clients and overseeing the framework by which Credit Risks are escalated, quantified, and assessed Leading Credit Risk for corporate names, with participation in all key governance, management, and decision-making forums Maintain a solid control environment in the region, working in coordination with the WCR Control team and Business, including ICM/IRAU Represent Wholesale Credit, when appropriate, on committees and forums such as the Institutional Client Group Risk Management Committee and the New Product Approval Committee Provide Senior Risk Approvals as a Senior Credit Officer Level 1 (SCO L1) and Portfolio Head Manage a large team of direct and matrix reports across the EM EMEA region, with responsibility for ensuring adequacy of staffing, risk training, talent mentoring and development Provide guidance to SCO2s. SCOs and COs on specific transactions and overall risk appetite for clients Actively help manage and enhance the risk/return of specific transactions and the risk profile of the portfolio as a whole Develop and Implement hedging or sell-down strategies as it relates to specific clients, countries, or sections of the portfolio Stay well-informed of industry, product, macro-economic, and regulatory developments to properly position the portfolio Manage the portfolio in the context of regional and global risk trends and business opportunities, utilizing and implementing relevant tools including country, industry, and product Stress Testing Engage with regulators as required to provide subject matter expertise on items related to the EM EMEA Corporate Portfolio. Support through leadership and escalation the RMCOs (Risk Management Country Officers) in the EM EMEA with regulatory and governance deliverables such as ICAAPs, IFRS9, BCBS239, regulatory stress tests and regulatory examinations. Skills/Competencies

Credit/Management:
Deep understanding of Credit Risk, Operational Risk, controls Solid knowledge of Wholesale Credit processes and Organizational awareness Proven track record to build and lead successful global teams Methodical and proactive, with ability to negotiate and resolve conflicts Forward planning and strategic thinker when faced with new political and economic issues affecting the business Develops, sets, and executes priorities, in line with company goals and mission/culture statement Exceptional understanding of credit policies and procedures Strong product knowledge as it relates to credit risk including but not limited to complex structured debt products and category A1, A2 and B Derivatives as defined. Working knowledge of key regulatory processes around stress tests, ICAAP, IFRS9, BCBS239 and other regulatory imperatives. Leadership: Recognized as a skilful senior manager who effectively delegates, provides feedback and coaches the team proactively. In other words a strong communicator. Assesses and identifies top talent to add to the team, and actively seeks talent with diverse backgrounds and experiences Proactively engages team, partners, and other seniors to collaborate across the organization and takes a holistic client-centric approach Creates alignment and transparency across the team by openly communicating both team and individual goals and development areas Demonstrates, implements, and adheres to the control environment. Identifies gaps and proactively raises issues to remediate operational risks Proven culture leader and carrier Competencies: Highly Effective interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and exert influence with and without direct authority with Senior Levels of Management Ability to effectively communicate with Regulators and senior management of key clients. Solid organizational skills with ability and willingness to work under pressure and manages time and priorities effectively Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely to audiences of varying levels of seniority Senior Credit Officer Level 1 Qualifications: Bachelor's degree required, preferably in business, finance, or related field. Post graduate degree and/or Master's degree preferred. 20+ years of experience in a complex, matrixed organization focused on credit approval, governance, controls, risk management at a top-tier institution.

Job Family Group: Risk Management

Job Family: Credit & Portfolio Risk Management

Time Type: Full time

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