In-Business Risk Structurer for Equity Derivatives, Director

Citi • New York, NY

1d • $200,000 - $300,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Citi is looking for a senior in-business risk professional who will report into the Global Head of In-Business Risk (IBR) and have responsibility for counterparty risk management. In-Business Risk is a global team with product and risk expertise across the Equities franchise, and partners closely with many areas within the firm. This role will help shape how we drive business and take counterparty risk in Equity Derivatives. Over time there may be opportunity to contribute to Futures & Derivatives Clearing (FDC), Cash Equities, and/or FIPB. The candidate should have a deep working knowledge of institutional risk management techniques and broad expertise across relevant products, specifically in non-linear and exotic products (e.g. variance swaps, hybrid options, and complex options structures).

Requirements

• Extensive experience actively managing risk (1LoD) in an institutional setting
• Expertise in Equity Derivatives products (vanilla and exotic OTC derivatives, QIS and hybrids).
• 12+ years experience in a comparable role
• Exceptional analytical skills with strong attention to detail and a demonstrated aptitude for tackling analytical issues through quantitative modelling
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams from Structuring, Sales, Trading, Credit Risk, Operations and Compliance
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Keen ability to balance risk and reward to facilitate business growth while effectively managing risk
• Ability to challenge the status quo and re-engineer processes, looking for ways to do things more efficiently and effectively
• Scenario stress testing acumen and modelling skills desirable
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Nice To Haves

• Programming skills desirable but not required in any of the following: Python, C++, Excel (VBA), SQL.
• Master’s degree or CFA/FRM desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee client trading activity, set margin levels, and monitor active portfolios to ensure that risks are controlled and optimally sized
• Communicate risk view to senior management and represent IBR in senior forums with key stakeholders across the firm. Be able to articulate and defend a divergent view
• Perform trade and portfolio risk analysis incorporating scenario stress testing, sensitivity analysis, and assess margin adequacy
• Interface with clients to help Citi grow the platform and find win-win outcomes
• Formulate views around product risk appetite and be able to review and challenge business stakeholders asks
• Drive solutions that require creative thinking and collaborating with key partners in Structuring, Trading, Sales, and Risk
• Establish limit structures/controls and processes to ensure that clients operate within limits
• Review counterparty portfolio exposure and synthesize market conditions, client’s positioning, and trading desk feedback into a cohesive narrative in order to articulate key points to management and Credit Risk
• Work closely with Sales/Client Onboarding teams at inception to facilitate new client relationships
• Work with partners in Market Risk, Quant (MQA), and others and stress test developers to create and utilize models for accurate measurement of clients’ overnight or intraday exposure. This may encompass VaR, scenario stress testing, sensitivities, and liquidation costs
• Leverage internal AI tools to make self and team more efficient and productive.

Benefits

• medical, dental & vision coverage
• 401(k)
• life, accident, and disability insurance
• wellness programs
• paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director