Citi’s U.S. Commercial Bank (CCB) is a strategic growth engine serving innovation‑driven companies with revenues ranging from $10MM to $3B. At the core of CCB’s credit model is Commercial Lending Management (CLM)—an in‑business credit organization that partners directly with Coverage, Product, and Independent Risk to deliver disciplined, scalable, and market‑leading lending solutions.
We are seeking a Senior Vice President (SVP) to serve as Director, In‑Business Credit Industry Head for Digital, Technology & Communications (DTC). This role reports to the North American Head of CLM and is a key member of the senior credit leadership team, with responsibility for credit strategy, underwriting standards, portfolio risk oversight, and talent leadership across one of Citi’s highest‑growth industry verticals.
The role provides material credit risk ownership, senior decision authority, and enterprise visibility, based in San Francisco or New York, Citi’s primary hubs for technology, media, and communications clients.
Role Overview
The Industry Head (SVP) leads the end‑to‑end credit lifecycle for the DTC portfolio, overseeing underwriting, structuring, documentation, and ongoing portfolio management. This role manages a large, experienced team of credit officers and analysts and serves as a senior thought partner to Coverage, Syndications, Independent Risk, and Product leadership.
This is a true senior leadership role, combining strategic direction, credit approval oversight, and people leadership, with direct influence on Citi’s capital deployment, risk posture, and growth strategy within the Digital, Technology & Communications sector.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications & Experience
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Job Family Group:
Risk Management------------------------------------------------------
Job Family:
Credit Risk------------------------------------------------------
Time Type:
Full time------------------------------------------------------
Primary Location:
San Francisco California 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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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 13, 2026------------------------------------------------------
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