Underwriter - Export Agency Finance SVP - (Hybrid)

Citigroup Inc.; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in London is seeking a Risk Approver to manage Structured Trade Products and provide critical coverage for transactions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in export agency finance, demonstrate strong analytical skills, and ensure compliance with credit policies. This full-time role involves collaboration with key financial partners and requires excellent communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Relevant years of experience at a senior level.
• Experience with export agency finance transactions.
• Advanced analytical skills to assess financial statements.
• Demonstrated knowledge of accounting theory.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Work with Bankers, Product Partners, and Underwriters on transactions.
• Build understanding of Citibank products and services.
• Familiarize with credit policies and regulatory practices.
• Provide training on finance processes.
• Assess risk in business decisions.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Constructive Debate

Escalation Management

Financial Analysis

Policy and Procedure

Product Knowledge

Risk Controls and Monitors

Risk Identification and Assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Word

Moody's financial analysis software

Job description

This role would ideally be suited to someone working in the capacity of a Risk Approver, Coverage Banker, Transactor or Product Specialist covering Structured Trade Products such as Export Credit Agency Finance. Excellent communication skills required in order to negotiate internally, often at a senior level. Developed communication and diplomacy skills are required in order to guide, influence and convince others, in particular colleagues in other areas and occasional external customers. Accountable for significant direct business results or authoritative advice regarding the credit approval process. Necessitates a degree of responsibility over transaction approval.

The role involves Global coverage of Structured Trade programs and transactions, within Export Agency Finance (EAF).

Responsibilities:

• Work with Bankers, Product Partners and Underwriters on global export agency finance transactions..

• Build a solid understanding of Citibank products and services within Trade, Banking and the broader organization.

• Be willing to familiarize with Citibank's credit policies and practices and regulatory policies.

• Experience with credit approval, documentation, structuring, execution of export agency finance transactions.

• Provide training for risk and business partners on export agency finance processes.

• Recommend changes to process to achieve greater efficiency.

• 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.

Qualifications:

• Relevant years of experience at a senior level.

• Preferred experience with export agency finance transactions.

• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting (preferred) - previous experience working in a financial institution with additional experience in a loan officer or underwriting role. (credit trained a plus)

• Advanced analytical skills including the ability to read and assess company financial statements, cash flow, industry and competitive analysis and projections

• Demonstrated knowledge of intermediate accounting theory and its practical application in the credit underwriting process

• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to complete assignments in a timely manner

• Effective written and verbal communication skills

• Problem recognition and resolution skills

• Ability to work autonomously and within a team

• Proficient in various spreadsheet and word processing applications (Excel and Word are preferred), including the use of graphs and charts, and Moody's financial analysis software

Education:

• Bachelor’s/University degree, Master’s degree preferred

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

The role involves Global coverage of Structured Trade programs and transactions, including Export Agency Finance (EAF), Credit Insured Receivable Programs and Distribution Finance.

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Job Family Group:

Risk Management

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Job Family:

Credit Decisions

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Time Type:

Full time

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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.

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Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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