Investment Banking, Senior Analyst / Junior Associate, Capital Strategy & Structuring (CSS)

Citi is looking for a senior analyst or junior associate to join the Capital Strategy

& Structuring (CSS) team, part of the broader Financial Strategy Group (FSG), a corporate finance advisory team in Citi’s investment banking division. The CSS team originates, structures and executes hybrid capital and other structured fixed income transactions for banks, insurers and corporates in the capital markets, working in close partnership with Debt Capital Markets (DCM). It also advises issuers globally on capital structure and the debt market consequences of broader regulatory developments, such as bank resolution, bail-in, and the implementation of Basel 4.

The broader Financial Strategy Group advises clients in M&A and capital markets transactions on the full spectrum of corporate finance issues; focusing on capital structure, credit ratings, funding strategy, valuation, cost of capital, shareholder returns and distributions, capital allocation, and liquidity management, among others. The group also produces broader theme pieces on current topics that have significant implications for clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinating and preparing pitch documents
• Structuring/executing transactions and preparing/reviewing transaction documentation
• Liaising with DCM/Banking/TEG/Legal teams
• Modelling/analysing client balance sheets and capital requirements
• Keeping DCM/Banking teams up to date with regulatory/rating agency developments
• Helping to manage and develop junior members of CSS

Development Value:

• The role provides a blend of marketing and structuring experience with a market-leading team in a demanding environment. It would be a good platform for more senior origination/structuring roles.

Knowledge/Experience/Competencies:

• Ideally 3 years+ of capital markets / investment banking experience
• Previous legal, regulatory, accounting, tax and/or rating agency experience would be an advantage
• Fluent English is a prerequisite (other languages would be an advantage but not essential)
• Requires high calibre written and verbal communication skills
• Strong comfort with numerical/modelling/analytical tasks
• Ability to handle multiple tasks under pressure
• Advanced knowledge of Word, Excel & PowerPoint
• Planning and organisational skills including the ability to prioritise
• Ability to work independently under general instructions
• Strong team player

We will be recruiting on a rolling basis therefore we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. There is no deadline for applications.

Successful candidates will be offered a competitive salary. The role will be based at 33 Canada Square Canary Wharf - London, E14 5LB, United Kingdom.

The role currently offers a hybrid working model, with a mandatory minimum of three days in your assigned office, and an optional up to two days from home. Citi supports this business model, subject to business approval.

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.

Job Family Group:

Institutional Banking

Job Family:

Investment Banking

Time Type:

Full time

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