Corporate Banking Associate - C12 - ZURICH

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Job Overview

Citi is looking for a Corporate Banking Associate to join our Swiss Corporate Banking team in Zurich, supporting relationship management and business origination across a diverse portfolio of financial institution, and public sector clients. In this role, you will work alongside senior bankers and product partners to deliver Citi's full suite of banking solutions — from debt and equity capital markets to trade finance, cash management, and derivatives — playing a meaningful part in maintaining Citi's position as a leading international bank in the Swiss market.

Responsibilities

• Support senior bankers in managing and developing client relationships across the Swiss Corporate Banking portfolio, covering financial institution, and public sector clients.
• Contribute to origination efforts across Citi's full product range, including debt and equity capital markets, acquisition finance, derivatives, cash management, trade finance, and securities services.
• Deliver high-quality financial and strategic analysis — including evaluation of financial forecasts, business plans, and market data — to inform client recommendations and business decisions.
• Produce compelling client presentations and marketing materials that clearly communicate Citi's capabilities and product offerings across global markets.
• Build and maintain active dialogue with product partners and Citi's international network to coordinate origination activity and ensure seamless client delivery.
• Monitor and assess credit risk across existing and prospective relationships, applying sound judgement to evaluate counterparty creditworthiness and transaction risk.
• Stay current with market and industry developments to identify emerging opportunities and provide clients with timely, relevant insight.

Required qualifications & skills

• 3–6 years of experience in corporate banking, investment banking, or a related corporate finance environment.
• Broad knowledge of banking products including capital markets, derivatives, financing, cash management, trade finance, and securities services, with an understanding of how these meet client needs.
• Credit analysis capability, including assessing counterparty creditworthiness and evaluating risk in transactions.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assimilate financial information quickly and translate it into client-relevant insights.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with demonstrated quantitative and financial modelling skills.
• University degree or equivalent professional experience, with a background in accounting, corporate finance, or a related discipline.

Beneficial skills & qualifications

• Prior experience at an international bank, with exposure to cross-border client relationships or global markets.
• Fluency in German or French preferred, complementing the English language requirement for this role.
• MBA or Master's degree in Business, Finance, or a related field.
• Direct client-facing experience in a banking or advisory context.

What we offer

Joining Citi's Swiss Corporate Banking team means becoming part of a truly global institution with deep roots in the Swiss market. You will gain meaningful exposure to a wide range of products, clients, and cross-border transactions, supported by a collaborative team environment and Citi's extensive international network. We are committed to helping our people grow professionally, work sustainably, and thrive personally.

• A hybrid working model with 3 days in the office and 2 days working remotely, giving you flexibility alongside meaningful in-person collaboration.
• Direct exposure to Citi's global network, product teams, risk, and underwriting functions — broadening your expertise across the full spectrum of corporate banking.
• Continuous learning and development opportunities to deepen your product knowledge, client skills, and industry expertise over time.
• The opportunity to build lasting relationships with a diverse portfolio of clients — financial institutions, and public sector organisations — across the Swiss market and beyond.
• A collaborative, inclusive team culture that values initiative, cross-functional partnership, and individual contribution.
• Wellbeing and work-life balance support, including access to programmes and resources designed to support your health and personal priorities.
• Competitive financial compensation and localized benefits aligned with Citi's commitment to your long-term financial wellbeing.

Apply today and bring your corporate banking expertise to a role where your work directly shapes client outcomes and contributes to one of the world's most influential financial institutions.

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Job Family Group:

Institutional Banking

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Job Family:

Corporate Banking

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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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