The Leveraged Finance Underwriting team ("LFU") is seeking a Director to join the North America team. The Director is an experienced Senior Underwriter level professional who will work with the team's Underwriters to lead a best-in-class Leveraged Lending In-Business Credit organization with the primary goal of materially enhancing Citi's end-to-end Leveraged Lending credit management process.
LFU Directors are actively involved in Citi's credit approval and origination process for leveraged finance transactions, as well as providing ongoing oversight of Citi's credit monitoring and portfolio management activities, supporting Citi's Leveraged Sponsor-owned, Leveraged Corporate, Commercial and Venture Lending clients.
Our Senior Underwriters have a comprehensive understanding of a wide range of complex financial issues facing our clients and can provide the opportunity to further develop an enhanced set of core credit skills. Combined with an appreciation of the broad set of services offered by Citi, this understanding allows us to effectively deliver innovative solutions to our clients, as well as properly manage the credit exposure within global Citi's Leveraged Lending Portfolio.
Role and Responsibilities
Work with team of Underwriters to oversee and provide critical support and leadership across LFU's core functions: (1) Leveraged Finance transaction origination and credit approval; (2) periodic credit monitoring; (3) portfolio management, limits and early problem recognition; (4) global leveraged lending related projects and strategic initiatives
Collaborate with our product partners in Leverage Finance Capital Markets, Investment Banking, Corporate & Commercial Banking and Risk Management, to carry out complex leveraged deal approvals for both Sponsors and Corporates. Work as part of the deal team, coordinating the deal execution, participating in due diligence, assessing risks and seeking committee approval on behalf of clients
Interact regularly with our product partners in Leverage Finance Capital Markets Origination and Legal counsel developing the ability to understand the deal structuring/terms and ensure they are properly documented and approved as per Citi's Standards
Review and analyze models used for enterprise valuation and to forecast the client's operating and financial performance and be able to articulate assumptions and analysis to Senior Business and Risk
Evaluate and gain a strong understanding of clients' business, financial performance and key credit drivers across various industries with the objective of building credit opinions / recommendations raising issues and concerns as needed
Supervise the LFU Mumbai team responsible to perform periodic written reviews of the clients' financial and operating performance, covenant compliance, management/relationship strategy, and competitive position within its peer group
Help manage the LFU junior team, responsible for their credit training, mentoring and professional growth throughout their tenure in the group
Analyze underlying business rationale/strategy for deals that are conducted through creating both Business and portfolio reviews for Senior Management on the global risks for the portfolio as well as to highlight key trends in the market
Thought leader to help develop and execute on a robust governance framework for ICM's credit underwriting end-to-end processes
Lead responses and defend credits during Global Credit Reviews, Internal Audits, and Regulatory Reviews
Remain current on relevant Leveraged Lending market trends
Qualifications
Master's in Finance / MBA with 10+ years of Non-Investment credit or related Leveraged Finance experience
Leveraged Finance underwriting or origination experience
Team player with strong work ethic who also works well with others
Proven ability to lead and execute multi-team / multi-region projects
Strong writing, analytical, communication, and presentation skills
Experience in coaching and mentoring junior bankers/underwriters
Ability to take on demanding responsibilities, work under pressure, demonstrate initiative, and work independently while juggling multiple tasks at one time
Job Family Group:
Risk Management
Job Family:
Credit Risk
Time Type:
Full time
Primary Location:
New York New York United States
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
$200,000.00 - $300,000.00
In addition to salary, Citi's offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.
Most Relevant Skills
Analytical Thinking, Credible Challenge, Financial Analysis, Governance, Policy, Procedure, and Regulation, Risk Management Lifecycle.
Other Relevant Skills
For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.
Anticipated Posting Close Date:
Aug 04, 2026
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