Credit Product Strategy - Assistant Vice President

Citigroup Inc.; Mumbai; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 5,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi is seeking an experienced CPSO professional in Mumbai to drive credit risk support and risk mitigation across Institutional Credit Management. You will collaborate with regional teams, ensure governance, and implement best practices to streamline processes.

The role emphasizes strategic thinking, strong communication, and the ability to influence across levels while supporting learning and DEI initiatives, with travel under 10%.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated financial services experience including 6–9 years in Banking or FI Industry.
• Thorough knowledge of Wholesale Credit Processes and Policies across the Credit Risk Value Chain.
• Strong knowledge of Citi systems.
• Experience in preparing presentations for senior stakeholders.
• High awareness of control environment and adherence to it.
• Strategic thinking to position team as a proactive partner.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence without direct authority.
• Excellent time management and ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide testing support to resolve MRAs/CAPs and SIIs across Institutional Credit Management.
• Support Portfolio Managers and Partners with regional and industry stakeholders for issue resolution and risk mitigation.
• Implement best practices to drive operational consistency across units.
• Ensure timely adoption and improvement of Credit Risk Process Digitalization platforms.
• Meet CPSO book of work deadlines and governance controls.
• Identify opportunities to leverage AI/ML tools to optimize processes.
• Provide coaching and development to Associates and Senior Analysts.
• Engage in Learning, Training opportunities and DEI initiatives.

Skills

Financial services experience

Wholesale credit knowledge

Citi systems knowledge

Senior stakeholder presentations

Control environment awareness

Strategic thinking

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Communication skills

Education

BA/BSc in Finance or Accounting or MBA/CFA

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Whether you’re at the start of your career or looking to discover your next adventure, your story begins here. At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to expand your skills and make a difference at one of the world’s most global banks. We’re fully committed to supporting your growth and development from the start with extensive on-the-job training and exposure to senior leaders, as well as more traditional learning. You’ll also have the chance to give back and make a positive impact where we live and work through volunteerism.

CPSO team comprises senior Banking and Credit Risk SMEs along with specialized staff with a broad mandate spanning all of credit monitoring, portfolio management, collateral management, transaction management, credit risk middle office, quality assurance, issues management and regulatory issue remediation. The team’s objective is to ensure exceptional outcomes for Citi’s clients while sustaining industry leading safety and soundness as regards credit risk management by the first line of defense.

In this role, you’re expected to:

• Effective Issue Resolution & Risk Mitigation by providing testing support to resolve MRAs/CAPs (Corrective Action Plans) and SIIs (Self-Identified Issues) across Institutional Credit Management (ICM)
• Support Portfolio Manager and Assistant Portfolio Manager in Partnership and Continuous engagement with applicable regional and industry stakeholders in ICM, CB, CCB, Wealth and Risk for effective Issue resolution and Risk Mitigation
• Implementation of best practices inline with established guidelines to drive operational consistency across Business Units
• Ensure on-time adoption and continued improvement of the Credit Risk Process Digitalization platforms in partnership with ICM Product Development, Technology, and end users across all LoBs.
• Ensure timely completion of projects within the CPSO book of work.
• Following established governance mechanisms / controls to prevent recurrence of issues
• Identify scope to leverage new age tools (AI/ML) to optimize processes across the ICM organization
• Ensure ongoing and timely feedback and coaching of Associates and Senior Analysts to sustain a strong credit culture and an unwavering commitment to excellence in analysis and execution
• Actively participate in Learning, Development and Training opportunities including instructor led courses
• Support CPSE VoE Engagement, Belonging (DEI), and Leadership scores
• Travel (less than 10%)

As a successful candidate, you’d ideally have the following skills and exposure:

• Demonstratable financial services experience, including 6-9 years in Banking or FI Industry
• Deep knowledge of Wholesale Credit Processes and Policies spanning the Credit Risk Value Chain
• Sound and thorough knowledge of Citi´s systems
• Significant experience in preparing presentations for seniors
• Outstanding awareness and adherence to the control environment
• Strategic orientation to ensure the team continues to be positioned as a thoughtful and proactive partner in providing effective resolutions and best practices for Risk Mitigation across Business units
• Proven culture carrier. Well-developed interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and exert influence with and without direct authority
• Strong organizational skills with ability and willingness to work under pressure and manages time and priorities effectively with little to no supervision
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely to audiences of varying levels of seniority
• Intermediate Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) skills

Education:

• BA/BSc in Finance or Accounting or higher degree in Business (MBA), or CFA, or any other related subject

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

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