Citi Commercial Bank - Corporate & Sponsor Finance, UK, Europe & Middle-East

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Job Overview

JOB BACKGROUND

The Citi Commercial Bank (CCB) is a global line of business at Citigroup that provides commercial banking services to mid-sized companies. CCB value proposition is focused on leveraging the Citi network, unique capabilities and thought leadership to become the international banking partner of choice for mid-sized corporations with global aspirations.

CCB has presence strong presence across the EMEA region, with local and international expertise contributed by our bankers, underwriters, treasury solution sales and client service teams.

JOB PURPOSE

The Corporate & Sponsor Finance team works with CCB coverage teams, product and industry partners to originate, structure and execute episodic corporate & sponsor finance (private equity backed companies) transactions for CCB clients. 

The Corporate Finance Transactor will play a key role in the delivery of the full platform of Citi corporate finance solutions, with a particular focus on debt solutions for middle market corporate clients across Europe. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITES

a) Business Origination
•    Support Corporate & Sponsor Finance transactors, interacting with clients, participating in meetings and client pitches
•    Preparation of marketing materials to provide insightful analysis and advice to clients on optimal financing options and strategic alternatives 
•    Maintenance of deal pipeline, with a focus on key trends in each market and potential replicability of solutions across different countries and industries
•    Continued development of team’s market data sources and analytics infrastructure
•    Conduct industry analysis to identify trends (including peer analysis and client benchmarking)
•    Direct involvement in Corporate & Sponsor Finance strategic initiatives 

b) Transaction Structuring
•    Preparation of detailed cash flow models, including design of debt structures, debt capacity analysis and company valuation
•    Support the review of clients’ business plans and funding strategy 
•    Conducting due diligence on clients and prospects
•    Support in the assessment of potential opportunities to establish transaction viability
•    Help with the preparation and review of deal term sheets 
•    Provide input on credit analysis

c) Transaction Execution
•    Support deal team co-ordination and project management
•    Preparation of investor marketing materials
•    Involvement in deal credit approval processes
•    Support review and negotiation loan documentation 
•    Support internal approvals

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

    Strong financial and analytical skills
    Positive can-do approach and comfortable operating in unstructured situations turning abstract concepts into tangible solutions
    Able to work under pressure to meet challenging deadlines 
    High level of energy, enthusiasm, and motivation
    Self-starter and comfortable working independently 
    Strong presentation skills (both written and verbal)
    Team player, ability to interact and build relationships with diverse stakeholders

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

•    Knowledge of corporate finance and capital markets
•    Knowledge of credit analysis, structuring, financing products and financial modelling
•    Exposure to syndicated loans and other capital market solutions
•    Experience being part of deal team and transaction co-ordination.
•    Exposure to legal documentation.
•    Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint.
•    Experience with financial databases (e.g. Factset, Dealogic)

•    Ideally 2-4 years banking or relevant experience

This Role is a “Controlled Function” Role as defined by the Central Bank of Ireland Reform Act 2010 and Principal Regulations 2011, and amending Regulations 2014, 2015.

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Job Family Group:

Commercial and Business Sales

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Job Family:

Commercial Product Sales

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Time Type:

Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

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Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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