The Global Markets In-Business Risk (IBR) is a Front Office 1st Line of Defense team responsible for market risk across asset classes within Citi’s Global Markets division. The team aims to establish a holistic understanding of market risk and capital of the aggregated trading portfolio, as well as to optimize the business’s return on capital. Global Markets IBR covers all trading businesses globally such as Rates and Currencies, Global Spread Products, Commodities, and Global Equities.

The main focus of this role is a coverage of a cross-asset portfolio risks arising from markets business/trading activities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Oversee FRTB related controls implementations, with an eye on standards, regulatory engagement, commerciality and efficiency.
• Assist the Head of IBRT&D in designing and implementing a location strategy across the team, balancing the team’s culture of high standards with a desire to balance our footprint globally.
• Spearhead initiatives supporting enhancements to the Firm Account change management process, partnering with trading, technology and data teams as needed (including ensuring downstream consumption / adoption of changes). Lead related initiatives representing IBRT&D in regional and global forums.
• Supporting the IBRT&D management team on both ad-hoc and change initiatives
• Understand key market risk within Markets’ trading inventory with consideration of key market themes and environments through data analysis. Communicate results daily with head of IBR and trading heads. Help design appropriate hedging strategy as needed.
• Understand the firm’s risk appetite, limits and our capital framework to allow effective optimization and allocation of risk.
• Build front to back holistic understanding of risk and its implications on all attributions of capital, such as Stress losses, Value-at-Risk, etc.
• Support the Head of IBR and Business Heads to analyze their return on capital and risk appetite ratio.
• Work closely with independent risk teams (2nd Line of Defense) in sizing appropriate risk limits for the overall business and monitor risk limit utilizations across businesses.
• Research and apply cutting-edge quantitative techniques, including machine learning and artificial intelligence, to enhance existing strategies or develop new ones.
• Work with Technology / MQA to develop comprehensive risk monitoring framework to manage overall portfolio risk and capital utilization in a timely manner, propose optimization strategy.

Qualifications:

• 10 years of experience in a related role, such as Trading/Desk Strat or Quantitative/Data Analysis, for which one of the focuses was centered on managing Market Risk.
• Background and knowledge of Fixed Income and equity markets, or Fixed Income products are important.
• Must have experience with Big data Apache Hadoop, building tools using AI, Database, Tableau/PowerBI or other dashboard tools
• Effective interpersonal skills to develop and maintain relationships.
• Consistently clear and concise written and verbal communication.
• Exceptional analytical and numerical competency.
• Strong analytical / quantitative background.
• Strong in Python and SQL programming skills
• Knowledge in Front office Risk, Valuation, Margin, Settlement for OTC Derivatives.
• Excellent technical, diagnostic, and troubleshooting skills by working with Technology
• Excellent in building professional relationships with staff and clients.
• Excellent communication, motivational, and interpersonal skills.
• Must have strong attention to detail, be self-motivated and inquisitive with an interest in financial markets and trading.
• Strong MS Excel, Bloomberg, Tableau, and problem-solving skills. Programing skills such as SQL and Python are preferred.
• Ability and strong interest to learn and understand various asset classes and associated risks

Education:

Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree. Preferably Engineering, Statistics, or Finance.

Job Family Group:

Institutional Trading

Job Family:

Trade Support

Time Type:

Full time

Primary Location:

Getzville New York United States:

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

$170,000.00 - $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.

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Anticipated Posting Close Date:

Feb 17, 2026
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