North American (NAM) Head of Commodities Valuation Control Group (VCG) is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing the independent valuation of the commodities trading business. This individual will provide thought leadership, strategic direction, and robust oversight on all aspects of valuation control. The role requires a deep understanding of commodities products, valuation methodologies, and risk management practices.
The successful candidate will act as a key partner to the business, finance, and risk management, ensuring valuation accuracy, transparency, and compliance with all relevant policies and regulations. This is a highly visible role that offers the opportunity to influence directional strategy and solve complex valuation challenges in a dynamic market environment.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Strategy:
- Contribute to the directional strategy of the global Valuation Control function, anticipating market trends and their impact on the business.
- Provide thought leadership on technical valuation issues, market practices, and industry standards.
- Lead and mentor a team of valuation analysts, fostering a culture of excellence, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
- Negotiate and influence effectively at a senior level with stakeholders across the front office, risk management, and finance.
Valuation & Risk Oversight:
- Oversee the end-to-end valuation control process for the NAM Commodities business, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the firm's financial statements.
- Develop and implement innovative solutions for complex valuation issues through in-depth analysis and creative problem-solving.
- Apply mastery of product valuation to independently review and challenge trading desk marks, methodologies, and models.
- Ensure robust price verification processes are in place and that valuation adjustments (e.g., for liquidity, model risk) are accurately calculated and justified.
Control & Compliance:
- Appropriately assess risk in all business decisions, with a primary focus on safeguarding Citigroup, its clients, and its assets.
- Drive compliance with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations, and adhere strictly to internal policies.
- Escalate, manage, and report control issues with transparency and a sense of urgency.
- Uphold the firm's reputation by applying sound ethical judgment in all personal and business conduct.
Qualifications & Skills:
- A minimum of 10+ years of relevant experience in Valuation Control, Market Risk Management, or a related quantitative finance role.
- Strong understanding of financial modeling, pricing theory, and risk management techniques.
- Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field such as Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or Engineering.
- Communication: Consistently demonstrates clear, concise, and impactful written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts to a diverse audience.
- Analytical Acumen: Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and quantitative skills with a high level of ingenuity and creativity.
- Leadership: Strong leadership presence with the ability to operate with significant independence and sound judgment.
- Stakeholder Management: Adept at building and maintaining strong relationships with senior business partners and control functions.
- Integrity: A steadfast commitment to ethical conduct and a strong control mindset.
Job Family Group: Finance
Job Family:Valuation Control
Time Type:Full time
Primary Location:Houston Texas United States
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:$144,480.00 - $216,720.00
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 Controls Design, Data Analysis, Digital Skills (Including AI), Domain Expertise, Issue Management, Management Reporting, Planning and Organizing, Risk Identification and Assessment, Stakeholder Management, Technical Product Modeling.
Other Relevant Skills For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.
Anticipated Posting Close Date:Sep 04, 2026
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