Citi’s Commercial Lending Management (CLM) group is a core, in‑business credit organization supporting Citi’s U.S. Commercial Bank. CLM partners closely with Relationship Managers and Independent Risk to deliver disciplined underwriting, sound portfolio risk management, and tailored lending solutions for commercial clients.
We are seeking an Assistant Vice President, Commercial Credit to join the CLM team in Houston, one of Citi’s most strategic commercial banking markets. This role provides hands‑on underwriting responsibility, portfolio oversight, and increasing credit authority, while partnering closely with senior Credit Officers and relationship teams.
This is a strong opportunity for experienced credit professionals ready to step beyond Associate‑level execution and take on greater ownership, judgment, and leadership within commercial credit.

Role Overview

The AVP, Commercial Credit supports and, where delegated, independently executes underwriting and portfolio management activities for a portfolio of commercial banking clients. The role is responsible for preparing and reviewing credit approvals, assessing risk, and supporting ongoing monitoring across multiple lending products.
The position requires sound credit judgment, strong financial analysis skills, and the ability to operate with limited supervision, while still partnering closely with senior underwriters and risk stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities Credit Underwriting & Risk Assessment

• Prepare, review, and challenge Credit Approval Memoranda (CAMs) to ensure accuracy, completeness, and strong risk analysis
• Support and, as appropriate, independently recommend credit decisions, risk ratings, and regulatory classifications
• Perform detailed financial analysis, projection modeling, and stress testing
• Evaluate transaction strengths, weaknesses, and key risk factors across a range of commercial lending products

Portfolio Management & Monitoring

• Support and lead ongoing portfolio monitoring activities, including Annual Reviews (ARs), Quarterly Reviews (QRs), and Criticized Credit Reviews (CCRs)
• Track covenant compliance, exposure levels, and emerging credit concerns
• Proactively identify, escalate, and help mitigate potential risk issues

Execution, Controls & Governance

• Ensure transactions comply with Citi credit policies, underwriting standards, and regulatory requirements
• Support internal risk reviews and audits (e.g., FCR, COBRA, IA) and regulatory exam responses
• Maintain a strong First Line of Defense control mindset

Stakeholder Partnership & Leadership

• Act as a key credit partner to Relationship Managers, product teams, and Independent Risk
• Participate in client discussions related to credit matters
• Provide guidance, coaching, and oversight to junior analysts or associates
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and controls

Qualifications & Experience

• 2–5 years of experience in commercial credit underwriting, portfolio management, or credit risk
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field
• Strong understanding of financial statements, cash flow analysis, and credit structuring
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and clearly articulate a credit view
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Experience within a large bank, regional bank, or industry‑focused commercial lender
• Exposure to middle‑market or specialized lending (e.g., energy, industrials, services)
• Familiarity with Citi credit processes is helpful, but not required

Job Family Group:

Risk Management

Job Family:

Credit Risk

Time Type:

Full time

Primary Location:

Houston Texas United States:

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

$96,400.00 - $144,600.00

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, 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:

Apr 15, 2026

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