Citi Commercial Bank - Corporate & Sponsor Finance Associate (Western Europe)

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 partners with CCB coverage teams, product specialists, and industry bankers to originate, structure, and execute corporate finance transactions, with a particular focus on private equity-backed companies.

The Corporate Finance Transactor plays a key role in delivering Citi's corporate finance solutions, the full platform of Citi corporate finance solutions, with a particular focus on debt solutions for middle market corporate clients across EMEA.

KEY RESPONSIBILITES:

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

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

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

Strong desire for candidates with experience in M&A, Leverage Finance and Capital Market experience

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, CapitalIQ, Dealogic)

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 ------------------------------------------------------

Job Family:

Commercial Product Sales ------------------------------------------------------

Time Type:

Full time ------------------------------------------------------

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

€75,200.00 - €112,800.00 ------------------------------------------------------

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