Senior Commodities Valuation Control Leader

Citi; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 144,000 - 217,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

401(k)

Life, accident, and disability保险

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Job summary

Citi is seeking a NAM Head of Commodities Valuation Control Group in Houston to lead independent valuation for the commodities trading business. This senior role oversees valuation accuracy, risk controls, and regulatory compliance, partnering with finance, risk, and front office to drive strategic direction.

Responsibilities include leading a team of valuation analysts, shaping valuation methodologies, challenging trading desk marks, and ensuring robust price verification and model risk

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in Valuation Control, Market Risk Management, or a related quantitative finance role.
• Strong understanding of financial modeling, pricing theory, and risk management techniques.
• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field such as Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or Engineering.
• Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills with ability to articulate complex concepts to a diverse audience.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and quantitative skills with ingenuity and creativity.
• Strong leadership presence with ability to operate with independence and sound judgment.
• Adept at building and maintaining relationships with senior partners and control functions.
• A steadfast commitment to ethical conduct and a strong control mindset.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the directional strategy of the global Valuation Control function, anticipating market trends and their impact on the business.
• Provide thought leadership on technical valuation issues, market practices, and industry standards.
• Lead and mentor a team of valuation analysts, fostering a culture of excellence, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
• Negotiate and influence effectively at a senior level with stakeholders across front office, risk management, and finance.
• Oversee end-to-end valuation control for the NAM Commodities business, ensuring accuracy and integrity of financial statements.
• Develop and implement innovative solutions for complex valuation issues through analysis and problem-solving.
• Apply mastery of product valuation to independently review and challenge trading desk marks, methodologies, and models.
• Ensure robust price verification processes and justify valuation adjustments (e.g., liquidity, model risk).
• Assess risk in all business decisions, safeguarding Citi and its clients and assets.
• Drive compliance with applicable laws, rules, and internal policies; escalate and report control issues transparently.
• Uphold the firm's reputation by ethical conduct in all personal and business activity.

Skills

Controls Design

Data Analysis

Digital Skills

Domain Expertise

Issue Management

Management Reporting

Planning and Organizing

Risk Identification and Assessment

Stakeholder Management

Technical Product Modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field such as Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or Engineering

Job description

Citi is seeking a NAM Head of Commodities Valuation Control Group in Houston to lead independent valuation for the commodities trading business. This senior role oversees valuation accuracy, risk controls, and regulatory compliance, partnering with finance, risk, and front office to drive strategic direction.

Responsibilities include leading a team of valuation analysts, shaping valuation methodologies, challenging trading desk marks, and ensuring robust price verification and model risk