Credit Controller - C14/SVP - NEW YORK

The SVP Credit Controller is a strategic professional who closely follows latest credit-related trends and adapts them for application within the controllers organization and their own job. Requires advanced commercial awareness and knowledge of credit reserves, balance sheet accounting and risk and controls. Developed communication and diplomacy skills are required in order to guide, influence and convince others, in particular colleagues in the Finance and Credit Risk organizations. Significant impact on the area through complex deliverables at the entity and enterprise level, which eventually affects the overall performance and effectiveness of the sub-function/job family.

Responsibilities:

• Contributes to the integrity and control of the firm's financial statements, with a specific focus on credit reserves, as well as the process by which these records are generated.

• Lead key initiatives/projects and controls as well as maintain working knowledge of the credit industry, regulatory, and accounting developments.

• Drive re-engineering, process efficiencies, and continuous process improvement efforts to strengthen controls.

• Leads efforts to embed consistent controls and unify various controller functions performed across businesses, including assessing complex credit-related matters, standardizing financial reporting, and setting controls around balance sheet integrity.

• Participates in formulating and setting strategic direction for the process, organization and architecture covering Finance across Citi businesses, products, functions and locations.

• Implements policies and procedures.

• Performs other duties and functions as assigned.

• Has the ability to operate with a limited level of direct supervision.

• Can exercise independence of judgement and autonomy.

• 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.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of relevant experience, within the financial services industry (Big 4 or Large Bank) preferred.

• Strong knowledge of technical accounting, with credit reserve experience preferred, and risks and controls.

• Requires advanced communication and diplomacy skills in order to guide and influence others.

• Experience and demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities in a complex and dynamic environment.

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.

• Self-motivated with the ability to make decisions in the absence of detailed instructions.

• Advanced Microsoft Office skills.

• In depth knowledge of banking products / systems preferred.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred

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Job Family Group:

Finance

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Job Family:

Financial Accounting

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Time Type:

Full time

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Primary Location:

New York New York United States

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Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

$163,600.00 - $245,400.00

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.

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Most Relevant Skills

Accounting Processes and Financial Controls, Assessment, Credible Challenge, Financial Accounting, Management Reporting, Policy and Regulation, Risk Management.

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Other Relevant Skills

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

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Anticipated Posting Close Date:

Jul 09, 2025

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