Research Equity Strategist

The Research Strategist is a strategic professional who stays abreast of developments within their field and contributes to directional strategy by considering their application in their job and the business. They are a recognized technical authority for an area within the business, and they have basic commercial awareness. The role requires developed communication and diplomacy skills to guide, influence and convince others, including colleagues in other areas and occasional external customers. They deliver significant impact through complex deliverables and provide advice and counsel related to the technology or operations of the business. Their work impacts an entire area, which eventually affects the overall performance and effectiveness of the sub‑function/job family.

Responsibilities

• Provide analysis of global financial markets
• Write research reports
• Maintain existing and create new financial databases and models
• Help investors and Citi colleagues with bespoke analysis and data requests
• Work closely with Citi Research colleagues from around the world
• Help originate, research, and write analysis of global investment themes
• Communicate Citi’s investment advice to external clients and Citi colleagues
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm’s reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

Recommended Qualifications

• Extended years of relevant experience
• Clear and effective communication both written and spoken
• Advanced technical skills
• Methodical approach and demonstrated organizational capabilities
• Good interpersonal skills and proven team player
• Possess a positive attitude, drive and initiative
• Secure and maintain applicable licenses

Education

• Bachelor’s/University degree; Master’s degree preferred

What we can offer you

We work hard to have a positive financial and social impact on the communities we serve. In turn, we put our employees first and provide the best‑in‑class benefits they need to be well, live well and save well. By joining Citi London, you will not only be part of a business‑casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (annually reviewed), and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits:

• Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days plus bank holidays; increasing with tenure
• Discretionary annual performance‑related bonus
• Private medical insurance packages to suit your personal circumstances
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pension Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Special discounts for employees, family and friends
• Access to an array of learning and development resources

Candidates applying for this role must be aware that it is a Certified Role, subject to the FCA and PRA Certification Regime. The Certification Regime is one element of the Individual Accountability Regime which came into effect on 7 March 2016. Under the Certification Regime, Citi UK regulated entities (Citi entities) must ensure that employees working in certain roles categorized 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, 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, regulated reference checks, credit checks and other background screening checks.

Sounds like Citi has everything you need? Then apply to discover the true extent of your capabilities. Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity, review our Accessibility at Citi. View Citi’s EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.