Risk - Credit Portfolio Senior Officer - SVP

Citi ,
London, Greater London

Overview

Job Description

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing Citi's Credit Risk to a Portfolio of Hedge Funds trading across the various strategies employed by the industry. The primary responsibilities of the role will be to manage and dictate the risk Citi is willing to take to the various hedge funds covered by the analyst. The analyst will also be responsible for: Establishing credit limits and margin rates through a formal write-up and in-depth credit analysis Approving trades and communicating with the sales force on a daily basis Monitoring exposure vs. approved limits to ensure trading remains within tolerated risk-limits Negotiating the credit-related components to ISDAs/GMRAs and other trading documents to mitigate the risk to Citi Partnering with a specific trading desk within the firm, and educating the team on the risks associated with their given desk assignment Conduct regular on-site due diligence meetings with the clients Innovating and changing the current methods for reviewing and monitoring Hedge Fund risks Assisting in presentations and industry reports given to senior management **Knowledge, skills and experience required:** The ideal candidate will have experience in related risk management field, preferably with exposure to Hedge Funds. The applicant should have a strong interest in alternative asset management, and should possess the following: Extensive years of previous work experience in a related field and ability to work independently on complex risk requests Good understanding of Capital Markets trading and lending products, particularly in derivatives, structured and other complex products traded by hedge funds Quantitative and intuitive skills in the risks inherent in capital markets products, transactions and positions Strong grasp of current technologies including stress testing is highly beneficial Highly proficient with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word Real sense for how to build/support business growth Motivated and confident to drive change Attention to detail; unaffected by high pressure situations Strong communication skills. Exceptional candidates who do not meet these criteria may be considered for the role provided they have the necessary skills and experience. **Valuing Diversity:** Demonstrates an appreciation of a diverse workforce. Appreciates differences in style or perspective and uses differences to add value to decisions or actions and organizational success. **Citi is an Equal Opportunities Employer** ----- Grade :All Job Level - All Job FunctionsAll Job Level - All Job Functions - GB ----- Time Type :Full time ----- Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Minority/Female/Veteran/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. Citigroup Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Citi") invite all qualified interested applicants to apply for career opportunities. 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 CLICK HERE at . To view the "EEO is the Law" poster CLICK HERE at . To view the EEO is the Law Supplement CLICK HERE at . To view the EEO Policy Statement CLICK HERE at . To view the Pay Transparency Posting CLICK HERE at . Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Minority/Female/Veteran/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.