Job details
Institutional Credit Management’s (“ICM”) objective is to provide an integrated “end-to-end” credit underwriting, identification, measurement, management, monitoring and reporting for wholesale credit businesses across the enterprise. Wholesale Credit Risk (“WCR”) In-Business Quality Assurance (QA) is an integral part of the ICM organization.
WCR In-Business QA verifies that established standards and processes are followed and consistently applied. WCR and ICM Management utilize the results of the quality assurance reviews (QARs) to assess the quality of the group's policies, procedures, programs, and practices as relates to the management of wholesale credit risk. The results help management identify risks associated with operational and control weaknesses, training needs, and process deficiencies.
The WCR Head of In-Business QA reports results of QARs providing feedback, insight, and observations on any deficiency and areas of improvement, engaging with the management of the respective WCR businesses and In-Business Credit Risk, Independent Risk, Banking & International Credit Review (“BICR”), Internal Audit and Regulators.
This role is based in Prague and reports to the Portfolio Lead - Commercial & Sovereign.
Key responsibilities include:
- 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
Skills:
- 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
Competencies:
- 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
Qualifications:
- BA/BSc or higher degree in Business (MBA), or any other related subject
What we can offer you:
By joining Citi Prague, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed) and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits that support you (and your family) to be well, live well and save well. Discover more HERE.
Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay, and empowered to thrive.
Sounds like Citi has everything you need? Then apply to discover the true extent of your capabilities.
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Job Family Group:
Controls Governance & Oversight------------------------------------------------------
Job Family:
Quality Assurance, Monitoring & Testing------------------------------------------------------
Time Type:
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Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
Kč1,396,000.00 - Kč2,304,000.00------------------------------------------------------
Most Relevant Skills
Analytical Thinking, Assurance Strategy, Communication, Constructive Debate, Controls Assessment, Controls Lifecycle, Policy and Procedure, Risk Remediation, Stakeholder Management.------------------------------------------------------
Other Relevant Skills
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