Posted:Jul 19
By:Hiring Kenya
Company Details
Industry:
Banking
Description:
Citibank N.A. Kenya has been operating in Kenya since 1974 and has two branches in Nairobi and Mombasa, serving Corporate and Institutional clients. Citibank Kenya is the regional hub for the Citi East Africa cluster, which covers Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Zambia. It's the only solely corporate bank in Kenya. Businesses Citi Kenya is structured around business segments, product groups, operations and technology and staff units. The business segment that caters to our diverse customer base is our Institutional Clients Group, which includes the global relationship banking services we provide for top-tier local corporate clients. As a part of our business focus and broader market reach, in 1999 we expanded our target market to cater to the emerging and vibrant middle and lower market tiers. We also have a financial institutions group that is responsible for our businesses with other banks, insurance companies and other non-banking financial institutions. We offer a range of banking services to companies, including commercial finance, inter-bank transactions, investment services, deposits, cash management and electronic banking. We assist our customers with managing their finances to increase the value of their investments and finance their projects. Citi Kenya also provides global transaction services, treasury and corporate finance services. Citi's mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress. Our core activities are safeguarding assets, lending money, making payments and accessing the capital markets on behalf of our clients. We have 200 years of experience helping our clients meet the world's toughest challenges and embrace its greatest opportunities. We are Citi, the global bank - an institution connecting millions of people across hundreds of countries and cities.
Job Description
Responsibilities:
Provides analysis of a business' financial trends, indicators and other client data for presentation to the Underwriting Manager for further discussion and consideration.
Assess the credit and financial strength of Citi's Corporates, Financial Institutions, Sovereigns & Public Sector clients by performing fundamental credit analysis of counterparties using both quantitative and qualitative factors.
Complete Credit Analysis Write-up Memos and assign internal ratings based on independent assessment and judgement completed on the due diligence of the client and industry knowledge to provide appropriate extensions of credit remaining within Risk appetite.
Compliance with Citibank policies to ensure satisfactory ratings from internal and external auditors.
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.
Knowledge/Experience:
Demonstratable financial services experience, including 4-5 years of credit experience in a financial institution with a focus on credit analysis and spreading software.
Knowledge of Wholesale Credit Processes and organizational awareness including ICM UW functions, covered portfolios, and processes.ย
Understanding of Citi policies and procedures with the ability to execute change seamlessly.
Demonstrate analytical skills, including an understanding of key financial components (liquidity position, leverage profile) with the ability to form independent opinions on credit and recognize emerging risks.
Education: Degree, Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time
