Equity Research Senior Associate, Technology & Communications

Citi's Equity Research team is seeking a Senior Associate to join its Technology & Communications sector team, working at the intersection of public markets, venture capital, and the forces reshaping the global technology landscape.

About the role

This is a high-impact opportunity for a seasoned research professional ready to shape investment perspectives on one of the most dynamic sectors in global markets. You will co-author institutional research, build sophisticated financial models, and help establish Citi's thought leadership through written publications, multimedia, and industry events.

Responsibilities

• Author and co-publish equity research across the Technology & Communications sector, including earnings previews and recaps, initiation reports, and thematic deep-dive notes distributed to institutional clients.
• Build and maintain detailed financial models covering relative value analysis, earnings forecasts, and scenario modelling to underpin well-reasoned investment recommendations.
• Deliver timely, informed perspectives to internal and external clients on sector developments and covered companies, responding to inquiries with clarity and precision.
• Coordinate investor events including management meetings, company field trips, and industry consultant calls, ensuring a high-quality client experience from end to end.
• Integrate AI tools and emerging technologies into research workflows to improve data analysis, accelerate publication cycles, and raise the overall quality of outputs.
• Mentor junior team members through hands-on guidance and knowledge sharing, contributing to a high-performing research environment.
• Uphold the integrity of all research outputs by exercising sound judgement and adhering to regulatory and ethical standards across all investment-related activities.

Requirements

• 5 to 10 years of sell-side equity research experience, with a focus on the Technology & Communications sector or a closely aligned coverage area.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in finance, economics, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to construct and maintain complex financial models, with a strong command of accounting principles and valuation frameworks.
• Experience preparing research materials and client-facing communications in support of senior research analysts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate nuanced financial analysis into clear, compelling research narratives.
• Active holding of, or eligibility to obtain, SIE, Series 63, Series 86, and Series 87 licenses.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities accurately under time-sensitive conditions.

Qualifications

• MBA, graduate degree, or CFA designation reflecting advanced financial and analytical expertise.
• Significant recent recognition in external analyst surveys across the Technology & Communications sector, demonstrating measurable market impact and research quality.

Benefits

• Hybrid working model with 3 days in the office and 2 days working remotely.
• Strategic influence over how Citi's Technology & Communications research reaches institutional clients and shapes market perspectives globally.
• Access to senior leadership, global industry networks, and cross-functional collaboration across Citi's research and investment banking franchise.
• Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities, including support for advanced qualifications and continuing education.
• Wellbeing support and work-life balance resources designed to sustain long-term performance and personal resilience.
• Competitive compensation and financial wellbeing benefits, including access to Citi's broader employee financial programmes.
• Medical, dental, and 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.

Pay

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range: $60,800.00 - $263,760.00. In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards.

Schedule

Full time. Hybrid working model with 3 days in the office and 2 days working remotely.

Primary Location: New York, New York, United States.