Vice President, Institutional Credit Management - In-Business Quality Assurance - Financial Institutions Underwriting, Citi

Citi

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India, Mumbai

Category:
Finance

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Job Description:

The ICM In-Business Quality Assurance function (QA) verifies that established standards and processes are followed and consistently applied. ICM Management uses the results of the quality assurance reviews 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 operational weaknesses; risks associated with the function, training needs, and process deficiencies.

Job Responsibility:

Support the Head of FI In-Business Quality Assurance to set the global strategy for and lead the implementation and ongoing delivery of a robust Quality Assurance function
Provide effective credible challenge during QARs to Business Region Heads and Portfolio Managers, as regards to memo and process quality 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
Support execution of consistent and objective assessments during QARs
Support execution of subsequent follow-up on corrective actions that were raised during QARs
Support execution of sustainability testing of corrective actions resulting from issues raised by Internal Audit or Regulators
Synthesize and prepare quarterly Quality Assurance Scorecard Reports to ICM business management that communicate and measure results and identify negative trends and potential solutions
Constant interaction with the respective Analysts and Team Leads, to ensure that quality assurance protocols are adequate for all portfolios
Support WCR IBQA function in the establishment of WCR IBQA policies, procedures, risk assessment and controls to drive effective QA coverage and standards
Support ICM Head of Markets In-Business Quality Assurance Functional Head to stay abreast of relevant changes to rules/regulations and other industry news including regulatory findings
Support the Global Head of WCR IBQA on internal projects and initiatives
Support ICM Voice of the Employee (VOE) initiatives
Travel (less than 10%)

Requirements:

Quality Assurance: Demonstrable Credit / Counterparty credit risk Audit / quality assurance experience, including 5-7 years in the areas of banking, credit risk management, loan review or quality assurance review function at an investment or large commercial bank
Solid understanding of risk management and control frameworks related to Counterparty Credit Risk management or another Financial Risk discipline
Capability to understand complex counterparty credit product structures, and ideally versed in derivatives and structured investment products
Good grasp of counterparty credit risk covered process, to evaluate findings within the Quality Assurance process, determine materiality, and partnering with in-line makers and checkers for ongoing improvement, problem detection, and sustainable remediation
Strong background on core credit analysis for large corporate and finance industries including funds to properly evaluate process and quality breaks within the quality assurance function
Ideally, credit officer or analyst or operational 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 and Quality Control
Competencies: Highly Effective interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and exert influence with and without direct authority with Senior Levels of Management
Solid organizational skills with ability and willingness to work under pressure and manages time and priorities effectively
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely to audiences of varying levels of seniority
Technical: Advanced Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) skills
Qualifications: BA/BSc or higher degree in Business (MBA), or any other related subject

Nice to have:

Ideally versed in derivatives and structured investment products
Credit officer or analyst or operational credit risk background

What we offer:

Extensive on-the-job training and exposure to senior leaders
Traditional learning opportunities
Access to an array of learning and development resources to help broaden and deepen your skills and knowledge as your career progresses
Resources and tools to volunteer in the communities in which they live and work
Opportunity to give back and make a positive impact through volunteerism

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
November 26, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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