SVP, Investments Risk Senior Officer (Hybrid)

Job Description

Private Equity and Pension Funds (PEPF) Risk provides centralized risk management oversight for all equity investments at Citi.The individual will be primarily responsible for risk managing our Private equity portfolio (specifically focused on Venture Investments):

• Review and approve all new and follow-on venture investments as well as determine the required approvals on major restructurings or change in strategy of existing investments.
• Challenge 1LOD data quality in the portfolio review process, and independently identify, measure, monitor, control, report individual and aggregate risks.
• Monitor performance of investments. Identify and escalate early warning signs, issues, and changes in the investment strategy / rationale in a timely manner.
• Assign Investment Risk Classification at inception and review and update as warranted.
• Establish risk limits and/or thresholds. Review and monitor first lines adherence to risk limits and/or thresholds.
• Participate in quarterly portfolio valuation reviews and/or impairment testing processes.
• Develop relevant reports independent from the first line’s that support the timely identification, measurement, monitoring and controlling of risks to support risk management. Provide risk reports to senior/executive management, at a frequency and level of detail that meets their needs for decision-making.
• Perform, review, and sign off on periodic stress testing of the equity investments portfolio.
• Participate in the Enterprise Concentration Risk Management (ECRM) Framework by supporting the monitoring and reporting of concentration risks across risk categories.
• Provide input into the development and articulation of Group Risk Appetite including review of applicable risk metrics. Review and challenge the first line's identification, classification, and assessment of risks.
• Identifying controls required for risks and implementing measures and methods to assess the design and operating effectiveness of those controls in mitigating risk exposures and identify where there are control gaps, deficiencies, or both

Education and Experience

• Graduate or preferably Postgraduate degree in a quantitative or financial discipline such as Finance, Engineering or Mathematics 
• Excellent analytical and risk assessment skills including historical, statistical and financial modeling
• 10+ years of relevant experience and an in-depth understanding of markets and the financial services sector
• Excellent understanding of market risks including rates, spreads, FX, equity and commodity price risk
• Excellent understanding of company financials – income statement, balance sheet and cash flows
• Understanding of private equity asset class and venture equity valuation
• Understanding of credit risk concepts
• Understanding of risk and capital concepts like risk capital, risk weighted assets, stress testing, CCAR
• Advanced user of MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint and working knowledge of Bloomberg
• Programming skills (Python or R preferred)

Personal Skills

• Ability to review and challenge Senior Business partners including Directors and MD’s in deal review and portfolio monitoring settings
• Advanced interpersonal and communication skills given the need for frequent interaction across both business and control functions
• Strong attention to detail
• Enjoy working with others in a team atmosphere 
• Prefer fast paced working environment
• Ability to learn new concepts and techniques quickly
• Ability to work independently and multi-task, with a strong attention to detail
• Flexibility to work additional hours on an as-needed basis to meet deadlines.    

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In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. 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. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.

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