Investment Banking Associate - UK/EMEA FIG - London

The Investment Banking Associate (the “Associate”) is an intermediate level position responsible for providing strategic advisory services to clients. The Investment Banking Associate is expected to work with Senior Bankers across EMEA in business origination and execution across Citi’s product set, with particular focus on episodic M&A transactions, strategic financing initiatives and access to the capital markets. The Associate will also work directly with clients and act as a bridge between the team of more Senior Bankers and its more junior components. The overall objective of this role is to act as a strategic advisor to our clients by analysing business opportunities and assisting them in accessing the capital markets. This position is dedicated to the Financial Institution Group (“FIG”) and focuses on financial institutions as clients, ranging from banks, insurers, diversified finance players as well as Fintech companies and asset managers.

Responsibilities:

• Leverage past investment banking or related experience to enhance M&A execution and capital raising capabilities.
• Member of deal team for the origination and execution of episodic and Corporate Finance transactions involving clients across EMEA.
• Responsible for staying abreast of market and industry trends, “best practices” and competitive landscape.
• Day-to-day responsibilities include developing client pitch materials tailored to meet client needs, leading execution of episodic transactions/financings and fostering and leveraging ongoing relationships across the EMEA region.
• Responsible for evaluating public filings, research reports, operations, business plans, and financial forecasts to produce strategic and financial analyses.
• The Associate will develop (i) in-depth understanding of the dynamics of the business, (ii) an understanding of clients’ priorities with the aim of identifying appropriate marketing opportunities and (iii) strong relationships internally with key product, risk and regional partners.
• Manage and mentor analysts by providing detailed guidance and feedback, managing information flow, and providing credit and exposure information to analysts, as appropriate.

Qualifications:

• Strong experience working in an investment banking role.
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience assisting with client development.
• Ability to work under pressure in a rapidly changing environment in order to meet deadlines.
• Languages - Italian would be advantageous.

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.