Credit Risk Manager (Insurance focus) – Director

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Overview

Credit Risk Manager role in Citi's Financial Institutions Group (FIG) and Counterparty Credit Risk (CCR) team within Risk Management. Primary coverage for European insurance companies; the team also covers banks, broker dealers, FinTech and FMI clients as workload dictates. The role focuses on 2LoD review, challenge and decisioning of client and/or transaction level underwriting proposals received from 1LoD, incorporating detailed counterparty credit and/or transaction analysis. This role aims to manage and mitigate potential credit losses while supporting sustainable business growth.

What you’ll do

  • Partner with 1LoD to risk manage a designated client portfolio in a proactive and timely manner.
  • Provide review, challenge and credit decisioning for the assigned portfolio of FIG clients and/or recommendations to more senior credit officers as needed.
  • Independently assess the accuracy and appropriateness of risk ratings and classifications for the assigned client portfolio.
  • Critically evaluate assigned portfolio(s), identifying and assessing emerging risks.
  • Monitor outsized exposures including CCR factor sensitivities and understand drivers of Citi’s exposure to these clients.
  • Escalate early and maintain a culture of no surprises.
  • Drive continuous improvement of credit risk processes and standards for assigned entities.
  • Identify opportunities for simplification and improvement in credit-related processes, including the use of Citi AI tools.
  • Oversee and validate corrective action plans for identified issues, addressing concerns from control functions.
  • Contribute to periodic Insurance-related portfolio health reviews for EMEA clients.
  • Lead ad-hoc requests for industry-specific data and/or analysis as requested by senior 2LoD risk management, in a timely manner, engaging with 1LoD and theBusiness as necessary.
  • Attend meetings with external regulators in respect of the Insurance portfolio as required.
  • Promote a collaborative work ethic with stakeholders including ICM, Banking and the Business.
  • Contribute to periodic reviews of the Insurance CAM templates/guidance and risk rating scorecard.
  • Assist the Global FIG&CCR Head and/or 2LoD Global Insurance lead in orchestrating regional and/or global tasks using innovative techniques and methodologies.
  • Collaborate with other credit risk families to support the best outcome for Citi, sharing and implementing best practices.
  • Make informed business decisions, considering risk assessment, the firm's reputation, and compliance with laws, rules, and regulations.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations, upholding policy and ethical business practices.
  • Manage and report control issues with full transparency, using advanced judgment and innovative techniques.

What we’ll need from you

  • Solid and extensive Credit Risk experience with the European insurance sector, including life, non-life and composite insurers.
  • Understanding of the European regulatory landscape, topical issues and the key risk considerations associated with these clients.
  • Ability to multi-task to tight deadlines while managing stakeholder expectations.
  • Experience with Global Markets products including complex transactions and associated legal documentation.
  • Demonstrated thought leadership, developing new techniques, methodologies, and approaches for credit risk management.
  • Expertise in evaluating complex issues with substantial impact, utilizing in-depth quantitative and qualitative analysis.
  • Exceptional communication skills, including clear articulation and effective presentation of complex information.
  • Advanced skills in mediating disputes and advocating for organizational interests with high-level stakeholders.
  • A strong team player and collaborative mindset with the ability to challenge established norms and pioneer new approaches.
  • Proven ability to guide decision-making processes and implement technical solutions effectively.
  • Awareness of private credit and private equity as it pertains to the Insurance sector would be advantageous.
  • Bachelor's or Master’s degree preferred.

What we can offer you

  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days plus bank holidays; increasing with tenure
  • Discretionary annual performance-related bonus
  • Private medical insurance packages to suit your personal circumstances
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Pension Plan
  • Special discounts for employees, family, and friends
  • Access to learning and development resources

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Overview

Credit Risk Manager role in Citi’s Financial Institutions Group (FIG) and Counterparty Credit Risk (CCR) team within Risk Management. Primary coverage for European insurance companies; the team also covers banks, broker dealers, FinTech and FMI clients as workload dictates. The role focuses on 2LoD review, challenge and decisioning of client and/or transaction level underwriting proposals received from 1LoD, incorporating detailed counterparty credit and/or transaction analysis. This role aims to manage and mitigate potential credit losses while supporting sustainable business growth.

What you’ll do

  • Partner with 1LoD to risk manage a designated client portfolio in a proactive and timely manner.
  • Provide review, challenge and credit decisioning for the assigned portfolio of FIG clients and/or recommendations to more senior credit officers as needed.
  • Independently assess the accuracy and appropriateness of risk ratings and classifications for the assigned client portfolio.
  • Critically evaluate assigned portfolio(s), identifying and assessing emerging risks.
  • Monitor outsized exposures including CCR factor sensitivities and understand drivers of Citi’s exposure to these clients.
  • Escalate early and maintain a culture of no surprises.
  • Drive continuous improvement of credit risk processes and standards for assigned entities.
  • Identify opportunities for simplification and improvement in credit-related processes, including the use of Citi AI tools.
  • Oversee and validate corrective action plans for identified issues, addressing concerns from control functions.
  • Contribute to periodic Insurance-related portfolio health reviews for EMEA clients.
  • Lead ad-hoc requests for industry-specific data and/or analysis as requested by senior 2LoD risk management, in a timely manner, engaging with 1LoD and theBusiness as necessary.
  • Attend meetings with external regulators in respect of the Insurance portfolio as required.
  • Promote a collaborative work ethic with stakeholders including ICM, Banking and the Business.
  • Contribute to periodic reviews of the Insurance CAM templates/guidance and risk rating scorecard.
  • Assist the Global FIG&CCR Head and/or 2LoD Global Insurance lead in orchestrating regional and/or global tasks using innovative techniques and methodologies.
  • Collaborate with other credit risk families to support the best outcome for Citi, sharing and implementing best practices.
  • Make informed business decisions, considering risk assessment, the firm’s reputation, and compliance with laws, rules, and regulations.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations, upholding policy and ethical business practices.
  • Manage and report control issues with full transparency, using advanced judgment and innovative techniques.

What we’ll need from you

  • Solid and extensive Credit Risk experience with the European insurance sector, including life, non-life and composite insurers.
  • Understanding of the European regulatory landscape, topical issues and the key risk considerations associated with these clients.
  • Ability to multi-task to tight deadlines while managing stakeholder expectations.
  • Experience with Global Markets products including complex transactions and associated legal documentation.
  • Demonstrated thought leadership, developing new techniques, methodologies, and approaches for credit risk management.
  • Expertise in evaluating complex issues with substantial impact, utilizing in-depth quantitative and qualitative analysis.
  • Exceptional communication skills, including clear articulation and effective presentation of complex information.
  • Advanced skills in mediating disputes and advocating for organizational interests with high-level stakeholders.
  • A strong team player and collaborative mindset with the ability to challenge established norms and pioneer new approaches.
  • Proven ability to guide decision-making processes and implement technical solutions effectively.
  • Awareness of private credit and private equity as it pertains to the Insurance sector would be advantageous.
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree preferred.

What we can offer you

  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days plus bank holidays; increasing with tenure
  • Discretionary annual performance-related bonus
  • Private medical insurance packages to suit your personal circumstances
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Pension Plan
  • Special discounts for employees, family, and friends
  • Access to learning and development resources

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Posted: May 7th, 2026