Credit Risk Intermediate Analyst at Citi

Taguig, Metro Manila, Philippines -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Credit Risk Analysis, Financial Analysis, Credit Underwriting, Risk Management, Quantitative Analysis, Qualitative Analysis, Financial Statements, GAAP Accounting, Industry Research, Credit Policy, Risk Escalation, Interpersonal Skills, Organizational Skills, Communication Skills, Microsoft Office, Financial Modeling

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Whether you’re at the start of your career or looking to discover your next adventure, your story begins here. At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to expand your skills and make a difference at one of the world’s most global banks. We’re fully committed to supporting your growth and development from the start with extensive on-the-job training and exposure to senior leaders, as well as more traditional learning. You’ll also have the chance to give back and make a positive impact where we live and work through volunteerism. Shape your Career with Citi We’re currently looking for a high caliber professional to join our team as Credit Risk Intermediate Analyst – Hybrid (Internal Job Title: Credit Analyst 2 - C11) based in Taguig City. Being part of our team means that we’ll provide you with the resources to meet your unique needs, empower you to make healthy decision and manage your financial well-being to help plan for your future. For instance: Citi provides programs and services for your physical and mental well-being including access to telehealth options, health advocates, confidential counseling and more. Coverage varies by country. We believe all parents deserve time to adjust to parenthood and bond with the newest members of their families. That’s why in early 2020 we began rolling out our expanded Paid Parental Leave Policy to include Citi employees around the world. We empower our employees to manage their financial well-being and help them plan for the future. Citi provides access to an array of learning and development resources to help broaden and deepen your skills and knowledge as your career progresses. We have a variety of programs that help employees balance their work and life, including generous paid time off packages. We offer our employees resources and tools to volunteer in the communities in which they live and work. In 2019, Citi employee volunteers contributed more than 1 million volunteer hours around the world. Citi continues to enhance its business control and governance framework by building out Institutional Credit Management (ICM), a first line of defense business line, to house and consistently manage credit risk activities performed for Citi’s institutional clients. ICM’s objective is to provide integrated end-to-end credit underwriting, identification, measurement, management, and monitoring for wholesale credit across the enterprise. Within ICM, the Credit Underwriting function (“ICM UW” or “UW”) provides credit analysis, underwriting, and first line of defense credit approval for periodic / material transaction reviews, and any necessary subsequent credit monitoring across all institutional business including Corporate Banking, Services, and Markets relationships. ICM Risk Analysis Credit Risk Senior Analysts are responsible for a portfolio of 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. In this role, you’re expected to: Have a strong understanding of credit risk, of Citi´s internal policies and procedures, and of being relatively knowledgeable about the industry fundamentals that portfolio belongs to. You should need some supervision from your respective Underwriters, especially on more sensitive and complex credit situations, and be able to carry thoughtful conversations with partners. This role has responsibility for the Japan & Pacific portfolio, and the role reports directly to the Australia and New Zealand UW Staffer. Key Responsibilities: · Assess the credit and financial strength of Citi’s Large Corporate, Public Sector, and Financial Institutions Clients by performing fundamental credit analysis of counterparties using both quantitative and qualitative factors · Complete Credit Approval Memos (CAMs) and Final Obligor Risk Ratings (FORR) of Citi’s Counterparties based on independent assessment and judgement; completed based on the due diligence of the client and industry knowledge to provide appropriate extensions of credit remaining within Citi’s risk appetite · Continuous monitoring of the covered portfolio, including following industry trends, impacts to key relationships, and escalation of potential credit issues to Team Leads, senior management, and business partners · Partnership with applicable regional and industry stakeholders in in the implementation of credit assessment and monitoring standards for applicable portfolios · Support ICM UW Voice of the Employee (VOE) initiatives · Travel (less than 10%) Skills/Competencies: · Risk & Credit Underwriting: • Intermediate analytical skills, including an understanding of key financial components (liquidity position, leverage profile, etc.) with the ability to identify root causes and trends and anticipate horizon issues • Demonstrates considerable knowledge of financial statements and GAAP accounting or similar governance relating to country of operation • Displays robust industry research capabilities, including risk and key drivers • Strong understanding of Credit Policy and procedures; proactively refers to resources as needed • Demonstrates ability to identify potential risk issues that need escalation and escalates them promptly · Leadership: • Displays a deep commitment and positive attitude to Citi and colleagues, is reliable, and eager to do more • Embraces the need for change and appreciates its benefits with natural curiosity • Demonstrates professionalism by being reliable, actively contributing to meetings, asking questions, and challenging ideas · Interpersonal: • Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships • Strong organizational skills with ability and willingness to work under pressure and manages time and priorities effectively • Solid written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely to audiences of varying levels of seniority · Technical: • Proficient Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) skills • Progressive experience with the internal Policies, Standards, Procedures, Templates and with financial modeling Qualifications: · Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience · Financial Services experience including 2-5 years of credit experience in banking or credit risk management Responsibilities: Spread annual and interim financial statements in accordance with bank guidelines Provide succinct analysis based on customers, peers, the portfolio, and the industry. Provide preliminary analysis of simple to complex credits, including calculation of cash flow, debt service coverage, collateral coverage, and guarantor net worth. Coordinate with the Credit Officers, Credit Analysts, Other Credit Center Staff and Relationship Managers. Act in an advisory role for the Credit Officers/Relationship Managers on loan agreement/covenants clarification and monitoring. Complete quality assurance reviews to ensure application packages and analysis are thorough and accurate prior to forwarding for underwriting. Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency. As a successful candidate, ideally you should have the following qualifications: 2-5 years previous experience in a financial institution with a focus on credit analysis and spreading software. The ideal candidate must have extensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principals (GAAP) accounting, financial regulations, financial products, and credit analysis Education: Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience ------------------------------------------------------ Job Family Group: Risk Management ------------------------------------------------------ Job Family: Credit Risk ------------------------------------------------------ Time Type: Full time ------------------------------------------------------ Most Relevant Skills Analytical Thinking, Constructive Debate, Escalation Management, Financial Analysis, Policy and Procedure, Policy and Regulation, Product Knowledge, Risk Controls and Monitors, Risk Identification and Assessment. ------------------------------------------------------ Other Relevant Skills For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter. ------------------------------------------------------ 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. If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi. View Citi’s EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include assessing the credit and financial strength of large corporate, public sector, and financial institutions clients through fundamental credit analysis. The role also involves completing Credit Approval Memos and Final Obligor Risk Ratings based on independent judgment, alongside continuous portfolio monitoring.