The Credit Sector Specialist is a Vice President level position responsible for overseeing client analysis and reporting, in coordination with the Leveraged Trading team. The overall objective of this role is to utilize research to improve existing products and regularly engage clients to discuss margin effectiveness and optimization.Responsibilities:
Aggregate and process large amounts of publicly available data for relevant markets to direct risk management decisions and client solutions
Primary focus will be on the stressier parts of high yield and loan markets in leveraged credit.
Perform data analyses and research to evaluate performance, determine new strategies and products, and provide product feedback internally
Develop performance evaluation methodologies and attribution models for different execution products
Coordinate with quants, technology, compliance and other partners to drive product development
Engage clients by providing thematic content, market and bespoke analysis, and discuss margin effectiveness and optimization
Define metrics with partners to be distributed to senior management and other stakeholders
Develop the risk and margin methodology and product platform and establish risk framework guidelines
Negotiate margin and credit protection clauses with client, and participate in Best Execution and performance committees
Oversee client analysis and reporting, ensuring that priority accounts have an appropriate level of focus
Leading strong governance and controls:
Work in close partnership with control functions such as Legal, Compliance, Market and Credit Risk, Audit, Finance in order to ensure appropriate governance and control infrastructure
Build a culture of responsible finance, good governance and supervision, expense discipline and ethics
Appropriately assess risk/reward of transactions when making business decisions; and ensure that all team members understand the need to do the same, demonstrating proper consideration for the firm’s reputation.
Be familiar with and adhere to Citi’s Code of Conduct and the Plan of Supervision for Global Markets and Securities Services; and ensure that all team members understand the need to do the same
Adhere to all policies and procedures as defined by your role which will be communicated to you
Obtain and maintain all registrations/licenses which are required for your role, within the appropriate timeframe
Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.
Qualifications:
6-10 years of experience in a related role
Advance statistics and data analysis background, with modelling capabilities, and spreadsheet oversight greatly preferred
Proven success with a programing background in one or more programming languages, including: Q/KDB, Python, R
Demonstrated ability to conduct own research, evaluate proof of concepts / prototypes, articulate ideas and deliver presentations
Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication
Attention to Detail and Accuracy
Proven ability to manage to deadlines
Education:
Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience
Master’s degree preferred
Job Family Group:Institutional TradingJob Family:TradingTime Type:Full timePrimary Location:New York New York United StatesPrimary Location Full Time Salary Range:$200,000.00 - $300,000.00In 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.Anticipated Posting Close Date:Apr 26, 2024Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.Citigroup Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Citi”) invite all qualified interested applicants to apply for career opportunities. If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi (https://www.citigroup.com/citi/accessibility/application-accessibility.htm) .View the "EEO is the Law (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf) " poster. View the EEO is the Law Supplement (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCPEEOSupplementFinalJRFQA508c.pdf) .View the EEO Policy Statement (http://citi.com/citi/diversity/assets/pdf/eeoaapolicy.pdf) .View the Pay Transparency Posting (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp%20EnglishformattedESQA508c.pdf)Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.Minority/Female/Veteran/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.