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**Assistant Vice President, Credit Officer – Asset-Based Finance | Citi** (Chicago, Irving) leads credit underwriting & portfolio monitoring, supporting senior stakeholders in complex transactions. Requires 3-5 years' credit experience; $96,400 - $144,600.
- Compensation
- $96,400 – $144,600 USD
- City
- Chicago
- Country
- United States
Currency: $ (USD)
Full Job Description
Assistant Vice President, Credit Officer AssetBased Finance
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Job Overview
We are seeking an Assistant Vice President, Credit Officer to join our AssetBased Finance (ABF) team in Chicago or Irving, TX, one of the banks key commercial and lending hubs. This role supports the underwriting and ongoing management of a portfolio of assetbased and structured commercial lending relationships and provides meaningful exposure to complex credit analysis, portfolio management, and transaction execution.
The position is wellsuited for a credit professional who has moved beyond pure execution and is ready to take on greater ownership, judgment, and leadership, while continuing to develop toward VPlevel credit authority.
Role Overview
The AVP Credit Officer supports the underwriting and monitoring of a material credit portfolio, partnering closely with senior underwriters, relationship managers, and risk stakeholders. The role contributes directly to credit approval decisions, portfolio oversight, and proactive risk management within a dynamic assetbased lending environment.
Key Responsibilities
Credit Underwriting & Analysis
- Produce and review highquality credit analysis supporting new originations, amendments, extensions, and renewals
- Assist in assessing transaction structures, collateral quality, cashflow performance, and key risk drivers
- Help develop credit recommendations that balance risk, structure, and business objectives
Portfolio Monitoring & Risk Management
- Support ongoing monitoring of assigned portfolio through monthly, quarterly, and annual reviews
- Track covenant compliance, collateral performance, and early warning indicators
- Identify emerging risk issues and escalate concerns appropriately
Stakeholder Collaboration
- Participate in client and internal meetings alongside senior underwriters and Relationship Managers
- Partner with credit, risk, and product teams to support efficient transaction execution
- Contribute to sector and portfoliolevel insights for internal stakeholders
Execution & Process Improvement
- Support credit workflows and documentation processes to ensure alignment with approved terms
- Recommend and champion process improvements to enhance efficiency, consistency, and controls
- Mentor junior analysts or support staff and contribute to team development
Qualifications & Experience
3-5 years of related experience in credit underwriting, portfolio and/ or risk management with a multinational financial services organization
Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field
Solid understanding of financial statements, cashflow analysis, and credit fundamentals
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fastpaced environment
Experience with AssetBased Lending or collateralfocused structures
Exposure to middlemarket commercial clients
Advanced degree or professional certification a plus, but not required
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Job Family Group:
Risk Management------------------------------------------------------
Job Family:
Credit Risk------------------------------------------------------
Time Type:
Full time------------------------------------------------------
Primary Location:
Chicago Illinois United States------------------------------------------------------
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
$96,400.00 - $144,600.00
In addition to salary, Citis 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
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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