Credit Portfolio Lead
The CTI Product Analysis - Credit Portfolio Lead will be expected to provide day to day review and explanation of the risks, controls, positions, PL, Cost to Close etc. related to the portfolio. He/she will be a key decision support person on finance matters for the desk. He/she will be responsible for various management reports and support for other finance and front office teams.
Job Background/context:
- Citi Treasury Investments was established in 2011 within Corporate Treasury to lead the investment of Citi's major liquidity portfolios with oversight from Citi's ALCOs
- The credit portfolio management team, which comprises eight individuals based in London, manages CTI's non-sovereign credit fixed income portfolio, and is currently focused on structured finance and covered bond securities
- The credit portfolio is global, with a focus on developed economies
- The role is full time and based in Canary Wharf, London
Key Responsibilities:
- Drawing out strategic PL, execution and analysis.
- Management of control processes.
- Key decision support to front office for interest rate and foreign exchange risk management, etc.
- PL attribution analysis and explanation.
- Daily interaction with all relevant teams to provide real-time analysis and support for decision making.
- Actively participate in the process of daily PL results.
- Provide support to various process re-engineering initiatives to improve controls and gain efficiencies in financial processes as well as reduce PL volatility through adoption of best practices.
- Build and assist in the building of models to support the daily process.
- Handle ad hoc requests from senior management and businesses.
Development Value:
Understanding of the various financial drivers of the CTI Credit Portfolio.
Interaction with seniors in CTI, Treasury, front office and other control functions.
Opportunity to work within a leading fixed-income portfolio management team
Knowledge/Experience:
- Significant experience within a global Financial Services organisation with Investment Portfolio related analytics, reporting and monitoring experience an advantage
- Strong financial modelling experience
- Proven track record of utilising large data sets to provide meaningful business decision making tools
Qualifications:
- Degree or equivalent qualification
- CFA qualification an advantage
Skills:
- Strong quantitative and analytical problem solving skills
- Collaborative team player
- Strong communication skills
- Excellent relationship building skills
- Good organisational skills, with an ability to work under pressure and prioritise tasks within tight deadlines
Competencies
- Ability to provide clear, accurate, written analysis
- Attention to detail and commitment to excellence
- Development of good working relationships with seniors and other functions
- Change management
Exceptional candidates who do not meet these criteria may be considered for the role provided they have the necessary skills and experience.
Valuing diversity. Demonstrates an appreciation of a diverse workforce. Appreciates differences in style or perspective and uses differences to add value to decisions or actions and organizational success.
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