Transaction Manager

Transaction Management (TM) serves as a critical component of our First Line of defence for wholesale and counterparty credit risk. TM works through the challenges of the Wholesale Credit Risk Lending processes with the aim of transforming the credit risk process flows including but not limited to operational oversight, legal documentation, and collaterals. The scope of responsibilities and scale of this team will evolve over time to continue to meet our needs. Importantly, TM will coordinate with credit management groups across corporate businesses to ensure full alignment on business and regulatory goals, as well as consistency and best practices where appropriate.

Currently, TM covers Documentation controls, Collateral controls, Credit Documentation Review. Transaction Manager – C12 is an intermediate level position responsible for managing collateral through its lifecycle, engaging in documentation verification prior disbusement, and ensuring the quality of data/controls/processes meet all requirement. Other objectives of this role are to coordinate and maintain data quality in credit systems, escalate deficiencies, and recommend solutions in alignment with overall credit policies. Additionally, the role will involve leading the local TM team and collaborating closely with the CEE TM lead.

What will you be doing?

• Pre-Disbursement Review: Review credit legal documentation to detect any deficiencies before funds disbursement. Communicate with all stakeholders in credit process – mainly with Risk, Business, Legal teams – and with internal/external auditors.
• Data Management: Maintain documentation related data attributes in various internal systems. Review collateral documentation and maintain collateral related data attributes in various internal systems.
• Reporting and Analysis: Review month end reports for assigned portfolio segment(s) following data quality process and submit or process adjustments verifying their accuracy.
• Credit Structuring Support: Assist businesses with implementing complex credit structures based on customer's requirements.
• Process Improvement: Apply in-depth knowledge and contribute to simplification and standardization of processes within CEE cluster.
• Risk Management: Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, considering the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets. Ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy. Exercise sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices. Escalate, manage, and report control issues with transparency.
• Team Leadership: Lead the local TM team and work closely with the CEE TM lead to ensure alignment and effective collaboration.

What are we looking for?

• 5-8 years of relevant experience
• Bachelor's/University degree is preferred
• Demonstrated analytical skills
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication
• Fluency in English and Romanian
• Ability to prioritize deliverables and work independent of direct supervision
• Ability to collaborate across multiple business lines and levels of management
• Ability to adapt to changes in dynamic environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office with an emphasis on MS Excel
• Self-motivated and detail oriented

Additional responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee local TM team
• Support process streamlining

Job Family Group:
Operations - Transaction Services

Job Family:
Transaction Capture Services

Time Type:
Full time

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