Citi Commercial Bank - Sponsor Coverage Associate, Assistant Vice President

Responsibilities

• Work with Sponsor Coverage bankers to lead the credit underwriting and approval process for capital commitments to sponsor-owned portfolio companies and select fund-level financing opportunities
• Build, maintain, and sensitize detailed financial models assessing cash flow, leverage, liquidity, and enterprise value
• Work with senior bankers and internal partners to prepare transaction-related materials and credit approval memos to support client pitches and internal approvals
• Conduct in-depth financial, industry, and economic analysis to evaluate transaction risk and support credit conclusions
• Work with industry coverage teams and Risk partners to originate and screen new opportunities for strategic fit, credit quality, and target market alignment
• Support transaction structuring and diligence execution to ensure timely responses on financing opportunities and other client inquiries
• Affiliate with ongoing portfolio monitoring and credit-related responsibilities post-closing

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in banking or finance
• Strong financial statement analysis, credit assessment, and financial modeling skills
• Working knowledge of leveraged finance, sponsor-backed transactions, and corporate banking products
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously
• SIE, Series 63 & 79 licenses (or ability to obtain)

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance/Accounting or closely related areas of Business Administration