Risk Management Country Group Manager

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Job Overview

We are seeking a senior risk management professional for a dual role as the Risk Management Country Officer (RMCO) and Wholesale Credit Risk (WCR) lead for Israel.As the designated Country RiskHead,youwill providecrucial oversight for all franchise-level risk matters andensurecompliance with local regulations.

This positionis responsible formanaging the WCR portfolio from a 2LoD perspective and requires a seasoned credit approver, preferably with or on a clear path to Senior Credit Officer (SCO) authority.

What you will do:

Act as the Country Risk Head and single point of contact for franchise-level risk matters, providing Second Line of Defense (2LoD) oversight and strategic partnership to the Citi Country Officer (CCO).

Manage the Wholesale Credit Risk (WCR) portfolio in Israel, serving as a 2LoD approver for complex credit transactions within a designated approval authority.

Chair the Country Risk Management Committee, and coordinate with other risk stripes tomonitor,identify, share, and resolve aggregate and cross-sector risk issues.

Provide comprehensive risk oversight for all in-country legal vehicles and subsidiaries, ensuring adherence to firm-wide standards.

Serve as the lead partner to the CCO on all risk-related regulatory matters, coordinating responses, ensuring involvement of local experts, and overseeing compliance with local regulations, including Basel requirements.

Continuously assess the quality of the loan portfolio byidentifyingand escalating emergingrisks andmonitoringkey trends to execute preventative measures.

Oversee deal approvals in collaboration with business partners,demonstratingcommercial awareness and sound judgment while adhering toestablishedcredit policies and guidelines.

Prepare and present risk-related deliverables on portfolio performance, risks, and opportunities for internal leadership and external stakeholders, including regulators.

What we will need from you:

10+ years of extensive experience in risk management, credit risk, orrelatedfinancial services field.

Advanceddegree ispreferred.

Demonstrated experience in overseeing and approving credit applications, with a deep understanding of financial analysis and cash flow lending products.

Expertisein compliance laws, rules, regulations, and risk typologies.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with proven ability to negotiate, guide, and influence senior internal and external stakeholders.

Strong leadership and people management skills with experience in resource management and team allocation.

Proficiencyin analyzing and interpreting financial data to assess risk and make informed credit decisions.

A self-starter who is flexible, innovative, and acts as a change catalyst, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and a commitment to excellence.

Sounds like Citi has everything you need? Then apply to discover the true extent of your capabilities.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss this opportunity further, please don't hesitate to reach out to Karola Sulińska at [email protected].

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Job Family Group: Risk Management
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Job Family: Credit Risk
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Time Type: Full time
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Most Relevant Skills Analytical Thinking, Credible Challenge, Financial Analysis, Governance, Policy, Procedure, and Regulation, Risk Management Lifecycle.
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Other Relevant Skills For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.
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Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.