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INTRODUCTION

Citi is looking for a VP level eTrading Risk & Controls Lead to own and strengthen the risk management framework for electronic trading and trade capture applications within the Commodities Chief Administrative Office (CAO) Controls team in Houston, TX. In this high-impact role, you will identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate risks across trading platforms working at the intersection of front office, technology, compliance, and booking controls to maintain a robust and resilient control environment. This is an opportunity to shape governance standards and drive meaningful risk outcomes with a high degree of autonomy in a globally connected financial institution.

Responsibilities:

- Design and implement a comprehensive risk management framework for eTrading and trade capture applications, ensuring alignment with relevant policies and regulatory standards.
- Identify and assess risks associated with trading platforms and establish targeted controls to mitigate exposure across the Commodities business.
- Monitor risk trends, triggers, and exposures across trading activities, producing clear reporting and escalating material issues to senior management and second line of defense stakeholders.
- Lead periodic governance meetings to surface risk awareness, drive accountability, and ensure timely escalation of emerging control concerns.
- Oversee the control environment by designing, maintaining, and periodically reviewing control thresholds to ensure ongoing effectiveness and relevance.
- Conduct regular control reviews and audits to identify improvement opportunities, including benchmarking Commodities governance against evolving policies and industry standards.
- Develop and deliver risk awareness training programs to build control capability across front office and operational teams.
- Coordinate and prepare business-specific responses to regulatory examinations and inquiries, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- 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.
- Partner with the NAM Commodities Business Execution team to support day-to-day operational priorities, ensuring timely delivery of key initiatives, issue resolution, and alignment with business objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS

- 6-10 years of experience in a financial services role
- Demonstrated working knowledge of financial services industry
- Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
- Experience in Commodities trading or Commodities risk management, providing direct familiarity with the asset class and its associated control considerations.
- Experience electronic trading strategies and exposure to other markets asset classes, i.e. FX, Equities, and Rates.

Education:

- Bachelor’s Degree/University degree or equivalent experience
- Master’s degree preferred

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

Job Family Group: Business Strategy, Management & Administration

Job Family: Business Execution & Administration

Time Type: Full time

Primary Location: Houston Texas United States

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range: $125,760.00 - $188,640.00

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: Jun 26, 2026

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