Country Risk Manager at Citibank Nigeria

Citibank Nigeria Limited, the leading global financial services company, provides consumers, corporations, governments and institutions with a broad range of financial products and services. Additional information may be found at www.citigroup.com.

Citibank Nigeria Limited is recruiting to fill the vacant position of:

Job Title: Country Risk Manager

Primary Location: EMEA-NGA-LA-Lagos
Location: Nigeria
Ref.: 14057938
Employee Status: Regular

Job Purpose

• Manage Citi's CIB Credit & Portfolio Risk in Nigeria

Job Background/Context

• Preservation of a strong risk management framework to ensure a healthy portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Approve (or otherwise) Credit Risk asks for Nigeria and provide back-up coverage to CRM for the rest of the 5 countries in Central and West Africa.
• Form a clear and thorough understanding of the specific risks.
• Improve on the risk controls and risk management processes.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of Citi policies and procedures on credit and market risk.
• Visit all EM champions and other significant large obligors at least yearly.
• Motivate, reward and hold accountable the team of risk analysts reporting into the position through the RAU Head.
• Set goals, evaluate and provide feedback in a timely fashion to the RAU Head.
• Assist in developing credit skills of banking heads, analysts as well as coverage officers.
• Help the ICG Businesses supported in understanding the relevant risk management implications (e.g. on data quality, risk assessments, approvals etc.) of Basel 3 capital rules in order to optimize returns on Basel capital.
• Strengthen the strategic impact of the Risk organization by effectively utilizing risk assessment and/or portfolio optimization tools for decision making.
• Identify opportunities to increase effectiveness and efficiencies in day-to-day job responsibilities, while maintaining and enhancing a control environment.
• Conduct Portfolio Stress Testing and Reviews on the Portfolios managed, as warranted.
• Participate in the formulation and implementation of the country's business and risk strategies via Fine-Tuning and approving Country Portfolio & Scenario Plans as well as Watch-listing parameters and guidelines.

Qualifications

• A B.Sc / BA degree.
• A postgraduate degree will be an added advantage.
• Relevant professional qualifications are mandatory.

Knowledge/Experience

• Minimum of 15 years in Credit related experience, 7 of which must be in the Banking sector and 5 of which must be at senior management level.
• A minimum of 3 years in supervisory role.
• Knowledge of institutional and regulatory credit policies with good understanding of accounting, product and finance principles
• Experienced Business or Risk SCO with proven capability to manage large portfolio.
• Knowledge and understanding of Banking operations (International & domestic).
• Knowledge and understanding of financial regulations (Domestic & International).

Skills

• Strong Credit, Analytical, Management, and Leadership skills required. Ability to withstand pressure and enforce a strong risk culture that focuses on risk reward balance.
• Be a consensus builder with ability to work together with business partners to deliver sustainable revenue and portfolio aspirations.

Application Closing Date
Not Stated

How to Apply
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