Underwriting Credit Senior Analyst (French Speaking) — Citi (Nairobi)

Underwriting Credit Senior Analyst (French Speaking)

Job Description

The Underwriting Credit Senior Analyst is responsible for assessing the financial strength of Citi’s most complex large corporate and public sector clients. This role requires the execution of fundamental credit analysis using both quantitative and qualitative metrics to assign internal risk ratings. The analyst monitors a diverse portfolio for industry trends and potential credit issues, collaborating with regional banking and risk partners to ensure adherence to global monitoring standards. Fluency in French is essential for managing counterparties within the covered regional markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform fundamental credit analysis on large corporate, public sector, and financial institution clients
• Execute comprehensive credit analysis write-ups and assign internal credit risk ratings
• Conduct continuous monitoring of the portfolio, identifying industry trends and horizon issues
• Partner with regional stakeholders in Banking and Independent Risk to implement monitoring standards
• Escalate potential credit issues promptly to Underwriters and Banking partners
• Utilize advanced research capabilities to evaluate risk drivers and counterparty due diligence
• Ensure all assessments align with Citi’s global credit risk management judgment and policies

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent professional experience
• 3–6 years of credit experience in Banking or Credit Risk Management
• Strong professional proficiency in both English and French (written and verbal)
• Advanced analytical skills regarding liquidity positions, leverage profiles, and root cause analysis
• Background in both Corporate and Financial Institutions’ risk analysis is preferred
• Knowledge of Arabic is considered an added advantage

Method of Application

Apply via: Citi on jobs.citi.com