Financial Institution Rating Advisor Banker

The Banker is a senior level position responsible for assisting clients in the financial sector through all aspects of the credit rating process.

• Provide guidance and analysis on all aspects of FIG rating agency analysis.
• Interact with the major rating agencies in support of clients going through the rating process from both an initial rating as well as ongoing defense of their ratings.
• Provide advice on capital structure optimization and debt capacity.
• Guide clients through the ratings process with a focus on the sector specific methodologies as well as the regulatory impacts on the institutions’ capital structure.
• Build client relationships by providing sophisticated financial solutions tailored to the clients’ needs and acting as a content provider on market trends.
• Serve as the expert on regulatory, financial and complex strategic issues relating to corporate finance transactions.
• Partner with coverage bankers, M&A and capital markets in support of FIG related transactions.

• Ideally 15+ years of relevant experience.
• Extensive FIG rating experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or closely related areas of Business Administration preferred.
• Master's degree in Business Administration preferred.
• Experience as a senior FIG rating advisor.
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication.
• Demonstrated ability to remain unbiased in a diverse working environment.
• Must have all required regulatory licenses.

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience.
• Master’s degree preferred.

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.