Job Description:

The Global Leveraged Portfolio Group Credit Team (“LPG”) within Institutional Credit Management (“ICM”) is seeking a driven and highly motivated Analyst to join the team.

The Analyst will work with the team’s Associates and Bankers to lead a best-in-class Leveraged Lending In-Business Credit organisation with the primary goal of materially enhancing Citi’s end-to-end Leveraged Lending credit management process. This will be achieved through a strong partnership with Banking, Capital Markets and Risk. 

LPG Analysts are actively involved in Citi’s credit approval and origination process for leveraged finance transactions, assisting clients in raising funds in the capital markets, as well as providing ongoing credit monitoring support for Citi’s Leveraged Finance Portfolio of client relationships. 

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with other Analysts, Associates and senior Bankers to provide critical support across LPG’s core functions:

• Leveraged Finance transaction origination and credit approval;
• Periodic credit monitoring;
• Portfolio management and reporting, limits and early problem recognition;
• Application of internal leveraged lending policies and procedures;
• Global leveraged lending related projects and strategic initiatives

• Work in conjunction with Bankers and Risk Managers to assess appropriateness of leveraged finance transactions (e.g. buyouts, refinancing, re-caps), secure approval for, and assist in executing transactions on behalf of clients
• Perform periodic written reviews of the clients' financial and operating performance, covenant compliance, management/relationship strategy, and competitive position within its peer group
• Research and develop a robust understanding of the fundamentals of the key industry trends and risk issues and develop the ability to succinctly convey thoughts and opinions to Bankers and Risk Managers
• Monitor news and events pertaining to Citi’s leveraged lending clients as well as provide regular updates to Bankers.

  The Successful Candidate for the Position Will Have:

• Excellent analytical, technical, communication, and presentation skills
• A strong attention to detail
• Ability to grasp and understand complex deal structures and interpret and apply internal policies
• Strong team player with a hard work ethic who works well with others
• Ability to take on demanding responsibilities and work independently, effectively manage deadlines and juggle multiple tasks at once 

  Qualifications and Education

• Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience

  This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.