Corporate Banking, Associate - Aerospace & Defense

About the role

As an Associate on Citi's Aerospace & Defense (A&D) Corporate Banking team, you will work directly alongside senior bankers on multi-billion dollar transactions, run credit and capital approval processes, and develop sector expertise. Your client universe spans the full breadth of the A&D landscape: from legacy defense primes to rocket companies redefining transportation and space. This is a front-office, high-growth coverage role with client exposure, meaningful work, and a fast track to becoming a well-rounded banking professional at one of the world's most globally connected institutions.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key relationship management partner to Senior Bankers across a portfolio of leading A&D clients
• Drive client pitches across cash management, trading, FX, loans, debt capital markets, share repurchase, and interest rate and equity derivatives
• Evaluate public filings, research reports, business plans, and financial forecasts to produce sharp strategic and financial analyses
• Monitor industry trends, competitive dynamics, and market best practices to keep clients and the team ahead of the curve
• Coordinate and lead credit and capital committee processes from initiation to approval

Requirements

• 4–6 years of experience in corporate banking, investment banking, or a related field
• Strong credit, corporate finance, accounting, and capital markets knowledge
• Ability to communicate clearly and persuasively, in writing and in person, with audiences at every level
• Process-oriented mindset—able to keep multiple workstreams moving simultaneously and align stakeholders across functions and seniority levels
• Series 63, 79, and SIE licenses strongly preferred

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or equivalent experience.

Pay

Full-time salary range: $165,000.00 – $185,000.00. Salary shown is for full-time positions and will be prorated for part-time hires based on hours worked. The hourly rate corresponding to the annual range is $79.32 – $88.94. In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may include discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards for eligible employees.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life, accident, and disability insurance
• Wellness programs
• Paid time off packages, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays

Full-time role based in New York, New York, United States.