Equity Research Senior Associate - Communication Services & Infrastructure

Responsibilities

• Produce equity research publications across the Communication Services & Infrastructure sector, including earnings previews and recaps, initiation reports, and in-depth thematic notes.
• Build, maintain, and enhance financial models for covered companies, developing new frameworks and sustaining relative value analysis to support ongoing research coverage.
• Advise internal and external clients on sector developments, delivering timely, accurate, and well-reasoned analysis in response to investment inquiries.
• Partner with the lead analyst to develop research ideas and translate complex financial data into clear, actionable investment insights for a global client base.
• Cook up investor events including management meetings, field trips, and industry consultant calls, ensuring seamless execution and a high-quality client experience.
• Assess the reputational and regulatory context of business decisions, maintaining Citi's standards of compliance and ethical conduct across all research activities.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to a high-performance research culture grounded in knowledge sharing and analytical rigor.

Requirements

• Five to eight years of experience in equity research or a closely related investment analysis role.
• Solid grounding in accounting principles and financial modelling applied within an equity research context.
• Demonstrated experience supporting senior equity research analysts in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex investment ideas clearly and persuasively to a range of audiences.
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to manage and validate complex, multi-source financial data accurately.
• Active FINRA licenses — SIE, Series 63, Series 86, and Series 87 — or a confirmed commitment to obtain and maintain these licenses upon joining.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.

Skills

• MBA, graduate degree, or CFA designation — or active progress toward completing one.
• Sector knowledge or prior coverage experience within Communication Services, Infrastructure, or adjacent industries.
• Experience in an informal leadership capacity within a research team, including involvement in coaching or onboarding colleagues.

Benefits

Opportunities to grow your career locally and collaborate with colleagues across Citi's global network.

A hybrid working model that balances in-office collaboration with remote flexibility.

Investment in your professional development through training programs, mentorship, and skill-building opportunities.

Employee well-being support including medical coverage, mental health resources, parental leave, and family support programs.

Competitive retirement contributions and investment options to support your long-term financial goals.