Paolo Mutia

About Paolo Mutia

I’m a strategist and data analytics professional with a focus on turning complex policy challenges into clear, actionable outcomes. With dual Master’s degrees in Public Policy and Information Science from the University of Michigan, I connect data insights with strategic thinking, moving beyond the numbers to create real-world impact.My experience spans ESG strategy, public affairs, and policy analysis across the financial sector, government, and advocacy spaces. I’ve led cross-functional teams on projects involving legislative advocacy, corporate sustainability, and risk governance—driving meaningful results through data-driven insights and precise stakeholder coordination. Whether it’s advising senior leaders, building data systems, or crafting effective campaigns, I bring a mix of rigor, clarity, and mission-driven focus to every initiative.At Citi, I work at the intersection of policy, climate risk, and financial systems, where data, strategy, and collaboration come together to tackle complex challenges and drive meaningful change.

Experience

1. Assistant Vice President

   Citi

   Jul 2024 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Working at the intersection of ESG data, investor engagement, and sustainable finance strategy. I support Citi’s external ESG positioning and internal decision-making through data-driven analysis and cross-functional coordination. • Built Citi’s ESG Ratings Dashboard aggregating MSCI, Sustainalytics, and ISS scores to track peer performance and inform Investor Relations on reputational risks and controversy trends. • Led attribution analysis of financed emissions using MSCI’s methodology across Citi’s energy portfolio, including scenario testing for emissions, valuation, and intensity effects. • Reviewed Citi’s exposure in NGO datasets (e.g, Banking on Climate Chaos), validating $20B+ in transactions and supporting external responses through audit-ready materials and executive briefings. • Collaborate with Legal, Risk, and Sustainability teams to align ESG disclosures, support audit and assurance prep, and strengthen Citi’s reporting and governance frameworks.

Education

• University of Michigan

  Master of Information Science

• Emory University

  Bachelor of Science - BS

• Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy

  Master of Public Policy

• Rollins School of Public Health

  Rollins Public Health School - Environmental Health