Country Risk Manager At Citibank Nigeria Limited

Employment Nigeria 01-Jan-1970 NIGERIA , NIGERIA ,

Job Title: Manage Citi’s CIB Credit & Portfolio Risk in Nigeria

Job Location: 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
Person Specification
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

Qualifications:

A BSc / BA degree.
A postgraduate degree will be an added advantage.
Relevant professional qualifications are mandator
Job ID: 14057938

How To Apply:

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Deadline: 16th September,2014

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Country Risk Manager At Citibank Nigeria Limited

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