Corporate Banking – Financial Institutions (FIG) Network Banking (North America) - Sr. Analyst
An intermediate-level position responsible for providing critical analytical, research, and transaction execution support to the FIG Network Banking North America team. The Senior Analyst serves as the foundational engine for portfolio intelligence, conducting sophisticated financial and economic research on foreign financial institutions and assisting in the execution of capital markets, Treasury and Trade Solutions (TTS), and Markets transactions.
Responsibilities
- Financial Analysis & Portfolio Modeling
- Organize and analyze sophisticated financial data from foreign financial institutions to evaluate creditworthiness, liquidity profiles, and operational performance.
- Provide detailed evaluations of Foreign Financial Institutions clients’ financial performance compared to global peer groups, regional industry benchmarks, and market trends.
- Create and maintain complex financial models, statistical exhibits, and valuation metrics used in strategic plans and portfolio reviews.
- Strategic Research & Client Proposals
- Conduct ongoing economic, regulatory, and financial research on global financial markets, correspondent banking trends, and clearing systems.
- Prepare written recommendations, high-quality pitch books, and client proposals for strategic client presentations.
- Draft comprehensive briefing memos and background profiles on clients ahead of senior-level executive meetings and calling campaigns.
- Transaction Execution & Product Coordination
- Participate actively in client transactions, capital markets issuances, and advisory projects as the junior member of the coverage team.
- Partner with product specialists across TTS (clearing, cash management, trade), Markets (FX, derivatives), and Securities Services to gather pricing, product data, and structure customized client solutions.
- Assist in coordinating client trading initiatives and market transactions in alignment with institutional banking guidelines.
- Risk, KYC & Compliance Support
- Partner with onboarding managers and bankers to gather, organize, and analyze specialized "Know Your Client" (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) documentation for high-scrutiny FFI clients.
- Monitor portfolio clients for early warning indicators of credit, operational, or geopolitical risk, escalating findings proactively to the bankers.
- Ensure all activities adhere strictly to Citi's compliance policies, regulatory guidelines, and ethical standards to protect the firm's reputation and assets.
Requirements
- Experience: 2–5 years of relevant experience in corporate banking, investment banking, financial institutions research, or a highly analytical financial services role.
- Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, data analysis, and presentation design (PowerPoint, Excel).
- Industry Knowledge: Theoretical and practical understanding of corporate banking, capital markets, transaction banking products, and the regulatory environment affecting financial institutions.
- Licensing: SIE, Series 79, and 63 licenses are required within 150 days of joining.
- Communication: Clear, concise, and polished written and verbal communication skills.
- Attributes: Strong organizational, planning, and time-management skills; ability to work effectively under pressure in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
- Education: Bachelor's degree / University degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, International Affairs, or a related quantitative discipline.
Benefits
- Competitive employee benefits, including 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.
For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.
Pay
Full-time salary range: $110,000.00 - $135,000.00. In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may include discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards for eligible employees.
Schedule
Full time.
Primary location: New York, New York, United States.