Portfolio Credit Risk Management 2nd Line of Defense Lead Analyst

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Job Overview

Portfolio Management Group (PMG) is risk management group covering Citi’s Banking and International division. The group establishes and monitors Wholesale Credit Limits, Reserve forecasting, Stress Testing and Risk Ratings. The Methodology Team in PMG oversees Wholesale Credit Methodologies, facilitating 1st and 2nd line review and challenge during the lifecycle of model development, ongoing monitoring aligned with credit expertise and regulatory expectations.

This role applies in-depth disciplinary knowledge, contributing to the analytics and oversight of Wholesale Risk Ratings, encompassing development of risk rating models and scorecards, taxonomy of qualitative adjustments and final ratings, along with their impacts on downstream application in stress testing, reserve and RWA. The function integrates subject matter and industry expertise within the risk rating frameworks.

Successful individual will need to establish good understanding of how various stakeholders collectively integrate within the sub-function as well as coordinate and contribute to the objectives of the function and overall business. The role requires analytical and fundamental skills to filter, prioritize and validate complex and dynamic material from multiple stakeholders.

What you’ll do:Key Responsibilities encompasses the 3 critical area of wholesale model risk and analytics

Model Oversight & Strategy

• Support risk rating model oversight activities and prepare Governance Forum reviews, including prioritization of model changes, development, and assessment of model limitations and overlays

• Provide independent review of annual and multi-year model enhancement plans to formulate wholistic opinion on these developments to aid Senior Management decisions and meet Model Users expectations

Analysis & Review:

• Build sustainable, repeatable, and automated analytics supporting centralized model and risk rating related governance, including benchmarking and independent performance analysis of risk rating and PD models

• Perform advanced ad hoc analytics and root cause analyses to respond to regulatory and business questions and provide insights, leveraging the best market practices and knowledge on risk ratings, PD modelling and related concepts

• Support business and independent risk analysis to provide portfolio insights, define requirements, navigating technical model and risk rating policy and process related terms and documentation

Stakeholder Management & Communication:

• Partner with and support the Model Sponsors, Model Developers, Model Users in 1st and 2nd line of business and Governance Forum activities concerning Wholesale Risk Ratings models and methodologies

• Liaise with Model Developers to implement model methodology, such as inputs and outputs, along with qualitative components and model adjustments to ensure alignment with portfolio-specific nuances and expectations

• Collaborate closely with other functions, such as product development and technology to ensure seamless integration and execution of model and risk rating oversight and implementation activities

What we’ll need from you: qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in the financial industry, with significant exposure in developing analytical methodologies and modeling frameworks for of credit risk measurement, regulatory capital and/or stress testing

• 3+ years of prior experience in a model development or model risk management function primarily working on PD and risk rating models and methodologies

• Knowledge of coding in R, Python, or SAS, as well as writing and/or reviewing technical documentation

• Comprehensive understanding of quantitative and qualitative methodologies and regulatory requirements used in credit risk modeling, particularly for the capital, stress testing and reserves calculations

• Demonstrated knowledge across various wholesale credit portfolios and products, including an understanding of financial instruments and market dynamics

• Ability to assess complex issues through root cause analysis and other analytical techniques

• Strong oral and written communication skills, with a proven ability to synthesize complex concepts, translate into "user friendly" language, and present effectively and persuasively in text or slide format

• Strong analytical skills with ability to identify and communicate root causes and trends

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (metrics and data analysis), PowerPoint (presentations), and Word (documentation)

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks, highly motivated with attention to detail, team-oriented, organized, pro-active, and capable of executing effectively across businesses, functions, and geographies.

• Ability to quickly assimilate and analyze large amounts of information

• Project management skillsets and experience working with diverse groups of stakeholders to achieve milestones and deadlines

• Strong interpersonal skills and a proven ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with cross-functional partners in risk analytics, technology, and reporting

• Bachelor’s/University degree, Master’s degree preferred. CFA/FRM is a plus

By joining Citi Solutions Center Poland, 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 such as:

• Private Medical Care Program

• Life Insurance Program

• Pension Plan contribution (PPE Program)

• Employee Assistance Program

• Paid Parental Leave Program (maternity and paternity leave)

• Sport Card

• Holidays Allowance

• Sport and team recreation activities

• Special offers and discounts for employees

• Access to an array of learning and development resources

• A discretional annual performance related bonus

• A chance to make a difference with various affinity networks and charity initiatives

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.

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