Valuation Control Group - Commodities NAM SVP

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

Job summary

Citi in Houston seeks an experienced Valuation Control leader to drive the end-to-end valuation process for NAM Commodities, shape the global strategy, and mentor a team of analysts toward excellence. You will influence senior stakeholders across front office, risk management, and finance, ensuring robust price verification, model integrity, and compliance.

The role demands 10+ years in quantitative finance, a strong grasp of pricing theory, risk techniques, and a track record of independent

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years in valuation control or related quantitative finance role.
• Strong knowledge of financial modeling, pricing theory, and risk management.
• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field (Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or Engineering).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with diverse audiences.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and quantitative abilities.
• Proven leadership and independent judgment.
• Adept at building relationships with senior partners and control functions.
• Commitment to ethical conduct and strong control mindset.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to strategic direction of global Valuation Control and anticipate market trends.
• Provide thought leadership on valuation issues, market practices, and industry standards.
• Lead and mentor valuation analysts to foster excellence and continuous improvement.
• Negotiate and influence at senior levels with front office, risk, and finance.
• Oversee end-to-end valuation control processes and ensure accuracy of financial statements.
• Develop innovative solutions for complex valuation challenges through deep analysis.

Skills

Valuation Control

Market Risk Management

Financial Modeling

Pricing Theory

Leadership

Stakeholder Mgmt

Communication

Integrity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Economics/Mathematics/Engineering

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy

• 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 the front office, risk management, and finance.

Valuation & Risk Oversight

• Oversee the end-to-end valuation control process for the NAM Commodities business, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the firm’s financial statements.
• Develop and implement innovative solutions for complex valuation issues through in-depth analysis and creative problem-solving.
• Apply mastery of product valuation to independently review and challenge trading desk marks, methodologies, and models.
• Ensure robust price verification processes are in place and that valuation adjustments (e.g., for liquidity, model risk) are accurately calculated and justified.

Control & Compliance

• Appropriately assess risk in all business decisions, with a primary focus on safeguarding Citigroup, its clients, and its assets.
• Drive compliance with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations, and adhere strictly to internal policies.
• Escalate, manage, and report control issues with transparency and a sense of urgency.
• Uphold the firm’s reputation by applying sound ethical judgment in all personal and business conduct.

Qualifications & Skills

• A minimum of 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.
• Communication: Consistently demonstrates clear, concise, and impactful written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts to a diverse audience.
• Analytical Acumen: Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and quantitative skills with a high level of ingenuity and creativity.
• Leadership: Strong leadership presence with the ability to operate with significant independence and sound judgment.
• Stakeholder Management: Adept at building and maintaining strong relationships with senior business partners and control functions.
• Integrity: A steadfast commitment to ethical conduct and a strong control mindset.

Job Family Group

Finance

Job Family

Valuation Control

Time Type

Full time

Primary Location

Houston Texas United States

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range

$144,480.00 - $216,720.00

Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays.

Most Relevant Skills

Controls Design, Data Analysis, Digital Skills (Including AI), Domain Expertise, Issue Management, Management Reporting, Planning and Organizing, Risk Identification and Assessment, Stakeholder Management, Technical Product Modeling.

Other Relevant Skills

Anticipated Posting Close Date

Sep 04, 2026

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