2025, Investment Banking, Summer Analyst, CSS (Capital Strategy & Structuring), London, United Kingdom
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You’re ready to bring your knowledge from the classroom to the boardroom and Citi wants to help you get there. Whether it’s honing your skills or building your network, we know that success can’t come without growth. Our programs equip you with the knowledge and training you need to play a valuable role on your team and establish a long-term career here. At Citi, we value internal mobility and career growth is not a question of if, but when.
Citi is looking for summer analysts to join the Capital Strategy & Structuring (CSS) team, part of the broader Financial Strategy Group (FSG), a corporate finance advisory team in Citi’s investment banking division. The CSS team originates, structures and executes hybrid capital and other structured fixed income transactions for banks, insurers and corporates, working in close partnership with Debt Capital Markets. It also advises issuers globally on capital structure and the debt market consequences of broader regulatory developments, such as bank resolution, bail-in, and the implementation of Basel 4.
The broader Financial Strategy Group advises clients in M&A and capital markets transactions on the full spectrum of corporate finance issues; focusing on capital structure, credit ratings, funding strategy, valuation, cost of capital, shareholder returns and distributions, capital allocation, and liquidity management, among others. The group also regularly produces broader theme pieces on current topics that have significant implications for clients (examples of recent theme pieces include those on inflation, recession and interest rates).
We provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed.
We are committed to teaching you the ropes. The 10-week summer analyst program starts in June and begins with a one-week training program in London. After which you will be assigned to the Capital Strategy & Structuring (CSS) team. Successful summer analysts will be considered for a full-time position in the Capital Strategy & Structuring (CSS) team after graduation.
Your time here will look something like this.
Structuring/executing hybrid capital transactions and preparing/reviewing transaction documentation and marketing materials.
- Understand credit rating methodologies of the three major credit rating agencies (S&P, Moody’s, Fitch), and apply it to provide views on a company’s credit rating, structure hybrid capital and assist issuers in the management of the hybrid capital layer.
- Understand regulatory capital requirements of Banks and Insurers and provide an analytical framework to optimise bank capital resources.
- Collect and analyze company information, conduct industry research, perform benchmarking with peer groups.
We want to hear from you if...
- You are in your penultimate/final year of university.
- Expected to achieve or have achieved a 2:1 (or equivalent) at undergraduate level in any degree discipline.
- You have a keen interest in corporate finance.
- You are comfortable working with numbers / large amount of data.
- You are fluent in a 2nd language (this is desirable but not essential)
Who we think will be a great fit...
We’re looking for motivated individuals, who are eager to grow their careers in Investment Banking. Successful candidates take pride in all aspects of their work and recognize that it is a reflection not just of the firm, but of themselves. We value diversity and so do you. We’ll also be looking for the following:
- Commitment to personal growth and career development, a strong desire to learn, and success in team environments.
- Intellectual curiosity and proactive approach to searching for new and creative ideas.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Strong communication, planning, and organizational skills.
- Desire to develop a deep understanding of the financial industry.
- Unquestioned commitment to integrity and ethical decision-making.
We will be recruiting on a rolling basis therefore we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. There is no deadline for applications.
Successful candidates will be offered a competitive salary. The role will be based at 33 Canada Square Canary Wharf - London, E14 5LB, United Kingdom.
The role currently offers a hybrid working model, with a mandatory three days in your assigned office, and an optional two days from home. Citi supports this business model, subject to business approval.
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