Analyst II Investment Banking (Corporate Finance)

About the role

Citizens is seeking an ambitious Investment Banking Analyst to join our Investment Banking team in Charlotte covering the Defense, Government, Engineering and Industrial Services sectors. The Analyst will be involved in all facets of Citizens’ investment banking activities and will play an integral role supporting the origination and execution of a broad range of transactions, including private and public financings (equity, equity-linked and debt), mergers and acquisitions, and other advisory services.

Citizens offers junior banking professionals the opportunity to work closely with senior bankers and have direct interaction with current and prospective clients within Citizens’ coverage universe.

Responsibilities

• Financial analysis and modeling
• Conducting industry and company-specific research
• Coordinating the various processes involved in a financing or sale
• Preparation of pitch materials, client presentations, offering memoranda, proposals, and other written materials for meetings with clientele

Requirements

• 1 year of related experience in M&A, Corporate Finance, Industry Coverage, Leveraged Finance / Capital Markets, Equity Research, or Buyside Equities
• Industry knowledge and transaction experience within ADGS or Engineering & Industrial Services is strongly preferred
• Full command of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Experience with related financial services software including S&P CapitalIQ, S&P Leveraged Commentary, Advantage Data, Bloomberg, Thomson One, Thomson Loan Pricing Connector, FactSet, etc.

Skills

• Ability to express ideas in a persuasive, organized, and articulate manner
• Ability to function as part of a flat organization, manage several projects at once, and work effectively as an individual and as part of multiple teams
• Demonstrated aptitude for quantitative and qualitative analysis with a solid understanding of financial statements, financial modeling, and company or industry analysis
• Self-starting team player who can think strategically and excel in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, challenging work environment
• High degree of maturity and integrity with a positive and hardworking attitude
• Excellent attention to detail

Schedule

Hours per Week: 40+

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday

Why Work for Us

At Citizens, you'll find a customer-centric culture built around helping our customers and giving back to our local communities. When you join our team, you are part of a supportive and collaborative workforce, with access to training and tools to accelerate your potential and maximize your career growth.