Credit Underwriter - Digital Tech & Comms; Vice President

Overview

Citi’s US Commercial Bank (CCB) is a rapidly growing business, targeting emerging, mid- and larger-sized companies with annual revenue generally from $100 million to $3 billion. The Commercial Lending Management (CLM) function serves as an in-business credit provider organized around strategic industries and global target markets, delivering end-to-end credit relationships and best-in-class lending solutions. We are seeking a dynamic and motivated credit professional to join the US CLM Digital Tech & Comms team.

• Facilitate the end-to-end lending process within the US CCB for the assigned relationships and portfolio
• Know the assigned portfolio and industry, articulate and support a credit view based on well-supported analysis balancing risk and business objectives
• Ensure appropriate regulatory classification and minimize net credit losses for the covered portfolio; identify emerging areas of concern to escalate
• Provide accountability for decisioning using credit covering approval authority in tandem with Independent Risk
• Directly manage the analysis and workflow of underwriting requests for new-to-bank and existing credit relationships, including pre-screening opportunities, amendments and extensions, annual reviews, and related diligence
• Lead timely analysis and preparation of monthly and/or quarterly financial memo reviews of existing borrowers to track loan covenant compliance and take necessary actions in partnership with key stakeholders
• Direct and supervise the loan documentation process for new transactions and amendments; coordinate with internal partners and/or outside counsel to ensure terms are accurately reflected in closing documents
• Conduct periodic client calls on portfolio clients and select new-to-bank opportunities in partnership with the Relationship Manager
• Develop and maintain extensive knowledge of credit products and services offered to CCB clients
• Mentor and develop junior staff to become effective resources and future Credit Officers and Bankers
• Recommend changes to improve processes for greater efficiency and controls
• Work proactively with internal and external stakeholders to keep transactions moving forward in accordance with appropriate controls

• Experienced credit underwriting executive with deep, relevant industry expertise, particularly in commercial and cross-border lending
• 5+ years of experience in credit underwriting, portfolio and/or risk management with a large multinational financial services organization
• Demonstrated knowledge of intermediate accounting theory and its practical application in the credit underwriting process
• Excellent communication (written, verbal, presentation and listening) and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong credit sense and ability to articulate a view across a range of credit products; experience in early problem recognition and resolution
• Learning agility; ability to continually build knowledge/skills and apply learning to new situations
• Timely and transparent decision-making; ability to determine when enough information has been collected to make informed decisions; comfortable taking calculated risks with a defendable credit view
• Proficiency in spreadsheet and word processing applications
• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Accounting, Finance, Mathematics, Data Science, Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or other quantitative field
• Advanced degrees and other certifications are considered but not required

• Job Family Group: Risk Management
• Job Family: Credit Risk
• Time Type: Full time
• Primary Location: Irving, Texas, United States
• Salary Range: $ - $

In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may include discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers benefits including medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also provides paid time off packages and holidays. Availability of programs varies by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.

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.

Other Relevant

Skills:

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

Anticipated Posting Close Date:
Feb 03, 2026

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