Head of Real Estate Risk for UK, Europe & Asia Clusters

The Head of Real Estate Risk for UK, Europe & Asia Clusters is an important role within the independent Banking and International Risk - Real Estate and Securitization Group. The role requires working closely with the Institutional Credit Management underwriting team as well as the Origination teams across Markets, Banking and Wealth to make approval decisions for transactions as well as portfolio management. This role is expected to provide leadership on risk and diligence issues, industry trends, capital structure, exposure management, syndication strategy, terms and returns.  A critical objective is to provide management and guidance such that this high-risk business remains within appropriate risk tolerances. In-depth knowledge of the industry and direct competitors' products/services is also necessary in order to contribute to the commercial objectives of the business.

Excellent communication skills required in order to influence a wide range of audiences. The job is likely to be involved in both internal and external negotiations which will have a major impact on the area managed, and possibly on other related areas and organization as a whole. Full management responsibility of multiple teams, including management of people, budget and planning. Has authority to negotiate and make independent decisions on issues/activities that have critical impact or influence on company revenues, capital or business operations.

Responsibilities:

• Manages a team overseeing risks taken in connection with real estate activities which includes extension of credit that are secured by liens on or interests in real estate, direct and indirect private equity and public market real estate investments, capital markets, construction lending, servicing any consumer or commercial loan undertaken when real estate security or real estate activity, or an asset sale, or a refinancing is contemplated as a first or second way out.
• Strategically applies analytical thinking and subject matter expertise to real estate and capital markets matters.
• Partner with Regional Risk heads and global product head(s) to set the risk appetite for real estate globally. Builds partnerships across functions/regions; collaborates with others to identify problems, provide solutions, and reach agreements. Influences decisions that have impact on company revenues and assets
• Participate in all relevant regulatory calls and structuring discussions. Ensure that all risk and relevant return issues are fully vetted and properly addressed or elevated.
• Process all necessary approvals in a timely but responsible manner ensuring that the transactions meet all necessary Credit Policy and Product Program requirements.
• Participate in all appropriate client meetings and property visits to ensure level of due diligence is completed and to maintain market knowledge.
• Work closely with internal auditors and outside regulators to ensure all appropriate compliance requirements are maintained.
• Work with regional risk/PM’s to complete detailed portfolio reviews on a minimum of an annual basis.
• Involvement with senior business and risk management in all regions to ensure full understanding of the issues that are of key concern for the product.
• Stay ahead of the market with an understanding of the effective asset pricing, competitive loan structuring and market supply/demand component.
• Subject matter expert in risk systems infrastructure including key processes, coverage and data flows in order to identify risk effectively. Analyzes risk in terms of its potential impact on the capital and P&L relevant to the business unit. Suggests alternatives to improve Citi's position/approach.
• Assesses the spectrum of risks and how those risks arise from all new product offerings.
• Creates risk mitigation plans and is able to identify early problem detection and prescribed recommended remedial action planning.
• Negotiates (internally and externally) complex products and tools that maintain large impact to the Citi enterprise. Responds to tactics and keeps negotiations on track
• Adds value with subject matter expertise of Key Risk Indicators that are relevant to the areas covered; understands how they are collected; identifies deviations for acceptable levels/trends.
• Establishes plans of action based on complex knowledge of different markets, products, strategies, analytical tools, financial and risk databases and associated risks.
• Leading and managing a staff of Real Estate professionals, with direct accountability for hiring and organizational structure. Has direct oversight for compensation, performance appraisals, staff development, training, etc. Provides input on performance and compensation recommendations for Real Estate officers and utilities that provide Real Estate-related services on a matrix basis. This position requires a keen interest in both real estate and capital markets as well as affordable housing and community development.
• 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, as well as effectively supervise the activity of others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards.

Qualifications:

• Extensive years previous experience in the Financial Services industry or Masters/Advanced degree,
• MAI designation from the Appraisal Institute
• Possess complex and diverse knowledge of financial services, knowledge of Citi is a plus. Technical expertise, expert knowledge of products, tools and associated risks. Excellent ability to communicate and negotiate in a cross functional environment. Ability to influence senior executives and key clients – internally or externally. Highly developed project management abilities. Comprehensive understanding of applicable industry regulations and standards (i.e., USPAP, FIRREA, ASTM).

Education:

• Bachelor’s/University degree, Master’s degree preferred; managerial experience

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

Candidates applying for this role must be aware that it is a Certified Role, subject to the FCA and PRA Certification Regime.

The Certification Regime is one element of the Individual Accountability Regime which came into effect on 7 March 2016.

Under the Certification Regime, Citi UK regulated entities (Citi entities) must ensure that employees working in certain roles categorised as specified significant harm functions (Certified Roles) are assessed as fit and proper to carry out their role.

Under the guidance provided by the FCA and PRA, firms should have regard to the following when assessing fitness and propriety:

• Honesty, integrity and reputation

• Financial soundness

• Competence and capability

In order to comply with the requirements of the Certification Regime, Citi entities must take reasonable care to ensure that an employee does not perform a Certified Role without first being certified as Fit and Proper. For this reason, you will be assessed for this role against the Fit and Proper requirements, as described above.

This assessment will be carried out through extensive interviews, self-disclosures, permitted criminal record checks, regulated reference checks, credit checks and other background screening checks

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