Investment Banking Associate - Communications

Citi is looking for an Investment Banking Associate to join its Institutional Banking team and play a central role in delivering strategic advisory services and capital markets solutions to clients. In this position, you will act as a trusted advisor to clients across mergers, acquisitions, and capital raising transactions, combining analytical rigor with relationship expertise to drive meaningful outcomes. This is an opportunity to build on your investment banking experience within a global financial institution that operates at the highest levels of the market.

Responsibilities

• •Execute investment banking transactions across M&A and capital raising mandates, ensuring high-quality delivery at each stage of the deal lifecycle.
• •Advise clients on strategic financial transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and capital markets activity, serving as a key point of contact throughout the process.
• •Develop and review financial analyses and transaction models to support client recommendations and deal structuring decisions.
• •Guide and mentor analysts, providing clear direction, structured feedback, and appropriate information flow to support their development and deal execution contributions.
• •Contribute to client development efforts by identifying opportunities, supporting pitches, and helping to build and sustain long-term client relationships.
• •Track industry trends and competitive dynamics to inform business development strategy and strengthen Citi's market position.
• •Evaluate risk considerations in business decisions, ensuring that client activity and internal practices align with applicable regulations, firm policies, and sound ethical standards.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• •5 to 8 years of experience in investment banking or a closely related financial services role.
• •Demonstrated ability to evaluate corporate transactions and financial structures across a range of deal types.
• •Track record of building detailed financial analyses to support strategic decision-making in a client-facing context.
• •Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information concisely to clients and senior stakeholders.
• •Series 79 and Series 63 licenses, current or ability to obtain.
• •Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related discipline.

Beneficial Skills & Qualifications

• •Master's degree in Business Administration, providing a strong foundation in corporate finance and strategic thinking.
• •Experience supporting client development activities, including market research, industry analysis, and pipeline tracking.
• •Ability to manage multiple workstreams across cross-functional teams in a fast-paced deal environment.

What We Offer

At Citi, you will work alongside experienced professionals on high-impact transactions within a globally connected team. We offer a collaborative, performance-driven environment where your contributions directly influence client outcomes and business growth. Alongside meaningful work, you will have access to a range of benefits designed to support your professional development and personal wellbeing.

• •Hybrid working model with 3 days in the office and 2 days working remotely, supporting effective collaboration and flexibility.
• •Access to structured learning and development programs to help you advance your career within investment banking.
• •Exposure to global transactions and cross-border mandates, offering breadth of experience across markets and industries.
• •Wellbeing support and work-life balance initiatives designed to help you perform at your best.
• •Competitive compensation and financial wellbeing benefits commensurate with your experience and contribution.

Apply today to take the next step in your investment banking career and help shape strategic outcomes for clients across global markets.

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Job Family Group:

Institutional Banking ------------------------------------------------------

Job Family:

Investment Banking ------------------------------------------------------

Time Type:

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

Primary Location:

New York New York United States ------------------------------------------------------

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

• $175,000.00 - $225,000.00
• In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.

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Most Relevant Skills

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Other Relevant Skills

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Anticipated Posting Close Date:

Oct 07, 2026 ------------------------------------------------------

Automated Processing and AI

We use automated processing, including artificial intelligence, for our legitimate business interests (or our reasonable and appropriate business purposes) to identify and align the candidate's skills and abilities with a specific job opening. Additionally, if you so choose, or consent, we can match your skills and abilities to other suitable roles at Citi.

Importantly, all our hiring processes and decisions, including determining your suitability for a role, are conducted, checked, and decided by individuals. Our automated processing and AI do not involve relying on automatic or autonomous decision-making. Please refer to any Jurisdictional Considerations, with specific provisions for your country (where relevant) for further details.

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