Credit Risk Associate

Prague, Czechia | Job Req ID 22505962

Who we are

Citi, the leading global bank, has approximately 200 million customer accounts and does business in more than 160 countries and jurisdictions. Citi provides consumers, corporations, governments and institutions with a broad range of financial products and services, including consumer banking and credit, corporate and investment banking, securities brokerage, transaction services, and wealth management.

ICG Risk Analysis (IRAUs) is an integral part of the Institutional Credit Management (ICM) organization. The IRAU's mandate is to deliver best-in-class credit risk analysis, monitoring and credit administration as a partner to ICG Risk and Banking, Capital Markets and Advisory's (BCMA) shared commitment to ensuring the safety and soundness of wholesale lending across ICG.

In this role, you will be responsible for a portfolio of ICG Risk Relationships, owning the Credit Risk Analysis for those relationships, and being responsible for the continuous monitoring of that portfolio. That includes the production of Annual Reviews, Quarterly Reviews, and the support to Ad-Hoc Transactions and Portfolio & Industry Reviews and Stress Testing. This role has responsibility for the portfolio of relationships and the role reports directly to the ICG Risk Analysis (IRAU) Credit Risk Team Lead.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess the credit and financial strength of Citi's most complex Large Corporate, Public Sector, and Financial Institutions Clients by performing fundamental credit analysis of counterparties using both quantitative and qualitative factors
• Complete Credit Analysis Write-up Memos and Final Obligor Risk Ratings of Citi's Counterparties based on independent assessment and judgement completed on the due diligence of the client and industry knowledge to provide appropriate extensions of credit remaining within Risk appetite
• Continuous monitoring of the covered portfolio, including following industry trends, impacts to key relationships, and escalation of potential credit issues to Credit Risk Team Leads, ICG Risk and BCMA partners
• Reviewing and providing recommendation on the risk raking across this sector
• Partnership with applicable regional and industry stakeholders in BCMA and Independent Risk in the implementation of credit assessment and monitoring standards for applicable portfolios
• Support ICG Risk Analysis Voice of the Employee (VOE) initiatives

Knowledge/Experience:

• Demonstrable financial services experience, including 3-5 years of credit experience in Banking, Credit Risk Management or equivalent credit experience
• Strong knowledge of Wholesale Credit Processes and organizational awareness including IRAU functions, covered portfolios, and processes
• Sound understanding of policies and procedures with the ability to execute change seamlessly
• Well-developed analytical skills, including an understanding of key financial components (liquidity position, leverage profile with the ability to form independent opinions on credit and recognize emerging risks
• Solid and thorough knowledge of Citi´s systems
• Experience in preparing presentations for seniors
• Full awareness and adherence to the control environment including Quality Assurance and Quality Control

Skills/Competencies:

• Assist colleagues in identifying stretch opportunities to elevate individual and team performance
• Coach and mentor analysts to develop team strengths and improve weaknesses
• Well-developed interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and exert influence with and without direct authority
• Strong organizational skills with ability and willingness to work under pressure and manages time and priorities effectively
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely to audiences of varying levels of seniority
• Good Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) skills

Qualifications:

• BA/BSc or higher degree in Business (MBA), or any other related subject

Benefits:

• At Citi, you will work alongside some of the smartest minds in the industry who are excited to share their knowledge and to learn from you. From analysts to executives, our people operate as one team where each voice is heard, and each perspective is appreciated.
• Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a family of more than 200,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career,support your community and make a real impact.
• We offer recognition of your efforts through our compensation package with added benefits.

Apply to join the world’s most global bank and discover the true extent of your capabilities!