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Environmental and Engineering Risk Manager, Commercial Real Estate

Citibank (Switzerland) AG, Boston, NY, United States


For additional information, please review .* Perform comprehensive environmental and engineering risk assessments for new commercial real estate loans, acquisitions, and portfolio assets.* Review and analyze Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), Property Condition Assessments (PCAs), seismic reports, geotechnical reports, and other relevant third-party technical reports.* Identify potential environmental liabilities (e.g., hazardous materials, mold, asbestos, lead-based paint, wetlands, regulatory non-compliance) and physical property risks.* Ensure all environmental and engineering risk management activities comply with internal Citi policies, industry standards, and relevant federal, state, and local environmental regulations (e.g., CERCLA, RCRA, Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act).* Stay abreast of changes in environmental laws, regulations, and industry best practices.* Collaborate closely with internal credit, legal, workout, and asset management teams to integrate environmental and engineering risk considerations into decision-making processes.* Manage relationships with external environmental consultants and engineering firms, overseeing their scope of work and reviewing deliverables.* Assist in ongoing monitoring of portfolio assets for emerging environmental or physical risks.* Provide support for troubled assets, including environmental remediation oversight or property repair strategies.* **Education:** Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geology, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.* **Experience:**

+ 7+ years of experience in environmental and/or engineering risk management within the commercial real estate or financial services industry.

+ Demonstrated experience conducting and reviewing environmental site assessments (Phase I & II ESAs) and property condition assessments (PCAs).

+ Strong understanding of federal, state, and local environmental regulations and their application to commercial real estate.* **Skills:**

+ Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex technical reports.

+ Strong written and verbal communication skills, capable of explaining technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

+ Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work effectively under pressure.

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).* Experience with portfolios, seismic risk assessment, structural assessment, or remedial /Phase II activities.* Knowledge of green building standards and sustainable development practices.* Prior experience in a large financial institution or national due diligence consulting firm. #J-18808-Ljbffr