Credit Risk Senior Analyst, Assistant Vice President

Whether you're building on an established career or looking for your next meaningful challenge, this is your opportunity to join one of the world's most globally connected banks and make a real impact. As a Senior Credit Analyst within Citi's Commercial Lending Management team, you will play a central role in delivering high-quality credit analysis and underwriting support for a dynamic portfolio of U.S. commercial clients — serving as a critical first line of defense in maintaining the integrity and performance of Citi's commercial credit function. Based in Citi Plaza, Taguig City, Philippines, this role offers the chance to work at the intersection of global credit risk and commercial banking, partnering closely with senior credit professionals across the United States.

Responsibilities

• Assess end-to-end credit transactions — including new facilities, amendments, and annual reviews — ensuring thorough due diligence and documentation to support sound approval decisions.
• Conduct detailed financial analysis, cash flow assessments, and industry research to evaluate borrower creditworthiness for U.S. commercial banking clients with revenues ranging from $20 million to over $1 billion.
• Prepare and maintain credit memos and analytical documentation aligned with global credit standards and internal policy frameworks.
• Monitor borrower performance, covenant compliance, and portfolio exposure levels, identifying early warning signals and escalating emerging risks to senior stakeholders in a timely manner.
• Ensure portfolio risk ratings and credit classifications remain accurate and up to date, supporting a well-controlled and compliant lending environment.
• Coordinate with internal teams — including Credit Officers, Relationship Managers, and Risk functions — to support loan documentation, transaction execution, and portfolio reporting.
• Contribute to process improvements within the credit workflow, enhancing efficiency, accuracy, and control across the Commercial Lending Management function.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• 5 years and above experience in credit analysis, underwriting, portfolio, or risk management within a commercial or corporate lending environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to analyse financial statements, assess cash flows, and apply credit fundamentals to evaluate borrower risk.
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to present complex credit findings to senior stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and presentation tools, with the ability to manage and interpret financial data accurately.
• Familiarity with credit risk policies, classification standards, and regulatory frameworks applicable to commercial lending.

Beneficial Skills & Qualifications

• Experience supporting U.S. or international commercial banking portfolios, with exposure to wholesale or institutional lending products.
• Background working within a shared services centre, global capability centre, or similarly structured environment supporting cross-border banking operations.
• Exposure to integrated credit underwriting processes spanning identification, measurement, monitoring, and first-line approval across corporate or institutional credit portfolios.

What We Offer

At Citi, we invest in the people who drive our business forward. Joining Commercial Lending Management means gaining access to a collaborative, globally connected team where your contributions directly support real credit decisions for some of North America's most dynamic businesses. We're committed to supporting your growth, wellbeing, and work-life balance from day one.

• Hybrid working arrangement — 3 days in the office and 2 days working remotely, giving you flexibility alongside meaningful in-person collaboration.
• Exposure to senior credit professionals and U.S.-based teams, with structured on-the-job learning and access to Citi's global network of expertise.
• Access to a broad range of learning and development resources to deepen your credit, risk, and industry knowledge as your career progresses.
• Comprehensive wellbeing support, including telehealth options, health advocates, and confidential counseling services.
• Expanded Paid Parental Leave, giving all parents dedicated time to adjust to parenthood and bond with their families.
• Financial wellbeing programmes and tools designed to help you plan for your future with confidence.
• Generous paid time off and work-life balance programmes tailored to support your personal and professional needs.
• Volunteering opportunities and community engagement resources, empowering you to give back where you live and work.

Apply today and take ownership of a credit career that connects local expertise with global impact at one of the world's leading financial institutions.

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Job Family Group:

Risk Management

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Job Family:

Credit Risk

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Time Type:

Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

Analytical Thinking, Constructive Debate, Escalation Management, Financial Analysis, Policy and Procedure, Policy and Regulation, Product Knowledge, Risk Controls and Monitors, Risk Identification and Assessment.

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Other Relevant Skills

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

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