We have opportunities for IB Senior Analysts and Associates across to join our Investment Banking FIG team in London. Applications are sought from individuals with prior FIG IB experience.

About us

Our Investment Banking unit provides comprehensive financial advisory and capital raising services to top corporations, financial institutions and governments worldwide. Clients receive tailored financial solutions and strategic advisory services on a wide range of advisory and capital-raising activities including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, financial restructurings, underwriting and distributing equity, debt, and derivative securities. Citi is the preeminent global investment banking firm with cutting-edge capabilities in every part of the globe for virtually every financial services product that our clients need. Our bankers are organized into industry, product and regional groups and work closely with our partners in capital markets, sales and trading, research and global relationship banking to offer customized financing strategies for our clients. This combined expertise allows us to offer the most innovative and comprehensive ideas and solutions in all market conditions by bankers that have in-depth industry knowledge, local market acumen, product creativity and execution expertise.

Role Overview:

IB Analysts & Associates work closely with Senior Bankers to manage diverse and important client relationships and execute transactions by:

• Understanding the strategic priorities of Citi’s clients and identifying relevant revenue opportunities for Citi
• Preparing insightful materials used in business origination across Citi’s product set
• Analysing clients’ strategic options and their financial impacts
• Connecting buyers and sellers of assets, securities and businesses
• Leveraging the full capabilities of Citi’s global franchise to deliver innovative solutions to clients
• Forging strong connections with key product partners within Citi

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in Contribute to the execution of Citi’s Investment Banking business activities
• Work with senior Corporate & Investment Bank (CIB) officers and professionals and participate in particular client transactions, projects or assignments as the junior member of the Investment Banking team
• Leverage past experience to collaborate & enhance Citi’s M&A execution and capital raising capabilities
• Responsible for organizing and analyzing sophisticated financial data used in client proposals and strategic plans, including building financial models for valuation purposes
• Prepare written recommendations, valuation materials and statistical exhibits for pitches and live deals
• Conduct economic/financial research
• Supervise and mentor analysts by providing detailed guidance and feedback
• Manage deliverables and information flow
• Contribute towards strengthening Citi’s franchise
• Appropriately assess risk in business decisions, demonstrating particular consideration for Citi’s reputation and safeguarding Citi, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to policies, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behaviour, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency

Development Value:

• Exposure to Senior Management and Senior Bankers
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, developing world-class and broad skills in banking with significant client interaction
• Open, collegiate and multicultural working environment

Requirements: Competencies  

At Citi, we value diverse thinking and encourage applicants from all degree disciplines & work experiences to consider our opportunities, and we provide excellent training to new joiners. This role requires strong technical stills, and preferably candidates will bring expertise in:

• Substantial FIG IB work experience within a financial services organisation
• Financial Institutions sector knowledge – developed either through work experience at a financial services organization, or from an accounting, legal, technology background
• Sector M&A valuation experience as well as knowledge of regulatory capital structures
• Experience in evaluating corporate transactions and structures
• Experience in producing financial analyses and models
• Demonstrated problem solving and organizational skills
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
• Prior experience assisting with client development and tracking business development
• Collaboration skills and ability to work  in a team setting
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and Powerpoint skills

Qualifications:

• Educated to degree level with a minimum grade 2:1 (or equivalent experience)
• MBA qualification or advanced degree would be highly advantageous (or equivalent experience) but not required

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

Candidates applying for this role must be aware that it is a Certified Role, subject to the Certification Regime. The Certification Regime is one element of the Individual Accountability Regime which has come into effect on 7 March 2016. Under the Certification Regime, certain Citi entities must ensure that employees working in certain roles categorised as specified significant harm functions (Certified Roles) are assessed as fit and proper to carry out their role.

Under the guidance provided by the FCA and PRA, firms should have regard to the following when assessing fitness and propriety:

Honesty, integrity and reputation

Financial soundness

Competence and capability

In order to comply with the requirements of the Certification Regime, certain Citi entities must take reasonable care to ensure that an employee does not perform a Certified Role without first being certified as Fit and Proper. For this reason, you will be assessed for this role against the Fit and Proper requirements, as described above. This assessment will be carried out through extensive interviews, self-disclosures, permitted criminal record checks, reference checks, credit checks and other background checks. If hired for this role, you will also be required to complete an annual declaration regarding your Fitness and Propriety. By submitting your application, you acknowledge that you have read the information above and that you are applying for a Certified Role. You also agree to Citi carrying out any additional screening required, including permitted criminal record checks, reference checks, credit checks and any other background checks.