Country Risk Management, Director

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Job Overview

Risk Management – Country Senior Risk Manager (Hybrid)

Description

Global Country Risk Management (GCRM) is responsible for managing country risk for Citigroup. This responsibility includes the approval of country limits, assignment of country ratings, Watchlist classifications, participation in annual country reviews and taking risk mitigating actions to protect Citigroup against losses generated by country events.

The overall objective of this position is to oversee the country risk management frameworks, tools and policies. This includes responsibility for the country risk stress testing program, country risk concentration, Country Risk Management Policy and associated Procedures, and country limit management. The latter includes both the country risk limit framework (including limit calibration, reporting and escalation) as well as responsibility for the review, challenge and approval of individual country limits, including for individual complex transactions.

The Risk Management Country Senior Group Manager manages multiple teams.  Requires thorough understanding of strategic direction of the function within the relevant part of the business, combined with a solid conceptual/practical grounding in both the function and/or area of expertise and related subject areas.  Excellent communication skills required in order to negotiate internally, often at a senior level.  Some external communication/negotiation may be necessary. 

Responsibilities

• Oversees the development and implementation of country risk frameworks, tools and policies.
• Establishes the framework for setting country notional, crossborder, and stress loss limits.
• Reviews, challenges, and approves individual country notional, crossborder, and stress loss limits, as part of annual reviews and also in response to individual (typically large and complex) transactions.
• Addresses and remediates any country risk limits breaches, in collaboration with the 1LOD.
• Manages the country stress testing program, including assessing the impact of risk on portfolio value and capital and advising the business accordingly.
• Acts as 2LOD risk lead for country concentration management.
• Manages the Global Country Risk Management Policy and associated Procedures and Standards.
• Oversee the controls for GCRM,  including oversight of the MCA process.
• Serves as the primary point of escalation for key issues or time-sensitive decisions.
• Leads in building partnerships across functions and regions and sustains a network of client relationships.
• Serves as a single point of contact for franchise-level risk matters relating to the businesses operating in the country, and for providing risk management partnership to Citi Country Officers (CCOs) and Risk Management Country Officers (RMCOs) and cluster business and risk heads.
• Mentors and coaches team members and contributes to their development as a role model.
• Represents Citi on critical regulatory matters as required and directs the implementation of related remediation.
• Ensures strict adherence to all relevant Citi policies and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience
• Experience as a Credit Officer or in Credit Risk management
• Bachelor’s degree. Master’s degree or above preferred.
• Experience managing teams.
• Demonstrated project management skills and the ability to manage several large programs simultaneously
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Developed presentation skills with the ability to articulate complex problems and solutions through concise and clear messaging 
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with senior leaders
• Significant knowledge and expertise of Compliance laws, rules, regulations, risks and appropriate controls 

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

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Job Family Group:

Risk Management

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Job Family:

Risk Functional Management

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Time Type:

Full time

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Primary Location:

Irving Texas United States

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Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

$170,000.00 - $300,000.00

In 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.

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Most Relevant Skills

Analytical Thinking, Credible Challenge, Escalation Management, Governance, Policy and Procedure, Policy and Regulation, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Controls and Monitors, Risk Identification and Assessment, Stakeholder Management.

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Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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Anticipated Posting Close Date:

Oct 16, 2025

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