Equity Research Senior Associate, Retail/Broadlines & Hardlines, Assistant Vice President

Citi's Equity Research team is looking for an Equity Research Senior Associate to cover the Retail, Broadlines & Hardlines sector, producing high-quality investment insights that inform equity investors on a global scale. Based within a team known for its independence, objectivity, and depth of analysis, you will play a meaningful role in shaping research output, client engagement, and analytical excellence across a dynamic and competitive consumer sector.

Responsibilities

• Produce and contribute to equity research publications including earnings previews and recaps, initiation reports, and in-depth thematic notes across the Retail, Broadlines & Hardlines sector.
• Build, maintain, and enhance financial models for covered Retail, Broadlines & Hardlines companies, including the development of new models and upkeep of relative value frameworks.
• Advise and respond to client inquiries from both internal and external stakeholders, delivering timely, accurate, and well-reasoned analysis.
• Coordinate investor events including management meetings, field trips, and industry consultant calls, ensuring seamless execution and strong client experience.
• Collaborate with senior analysts to develop research ideas and translate complex financial data into clear, actionable investment insights.
• Apply sound judgment when assessing the reputational and regulatory implications of business decisions, upholding Citi's standards of compliance and ethical conduct.
• Mentor and support junior team members, contributing to a high-performance research culture built on knowledge sharing and analytical rigor.

Requirements

• 5–8 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 interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and persuasively.
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to manage and validate complex, multi-source financial information accurately.
• Active FINRA licenses: SIE, Series 63, Series 86, and Series 87, or the ability and commitment to obtain and maintain these licenses.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.

Skills

• MBA, graduate degree, or CFA designation — or active progress toward one.
• Sector knowledge or prior coverage experience within Retail, Broadlines & Hardlines or adjacent consumer industries.
• Experience taking an informal leadership role within a research team, including involvement in coaching or onboarding colleagues.
• Financial Modeling.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan.
• Life, accident, and disability insurance.
• Wellness programs.
• Paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays.
• Discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards for eligible employees.

Pay

Full Time Salary Range: $150,000.00 - $175,000.00

Schedule

Full time

Primary Location: New York, New York, United States