Banking, Investment Banking, Placement Analyst, Frankfurt - Germany 2027

Citi; Leipzig; On-site; EUR 56,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi is inviting applications for a 3-month Placement Analyst internship with the Investment Banking team, based in Frankfurt for 2027. You will be embedded in deal teams, research industry trends, prepare client presentations, and build financial models.

Top performers may join the Full Time Analyst program the following year. You will collect and analyze company information, perform valuations, and contribute to business development materials while coordinating with internal and external

Qualifications

• Fluent in English and pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance or similar.
• Excellent university grades and first working experience through an internship or working student position in Banking, Consulting, Audit or Transaction Advisory.
• Demonstrates teamwork, communication, and a proactive, analytical mindset.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyse company information to aid transactions, including industry research and organizing financial data.
• Analyse financial data and build financial models including company valuations and DCFs.
• Create and finalize client presentations and materials for deal pitches.
• Coordinate tasks with internal and external teams and ensure regulatory/compliance documentation.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Planning & org

Intellectual curiosity

Proactive approach

Education

Business/Admin/Economics/Finance degree

Tools

AI tools

Job description

You are 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 cannot 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.

Citi is looking for Placement Analyst to join the Investment Banking team in Frankfurt in 2027. The Investment Banking Team provides strategic advise to corporate and financial sponsor clients in Germany on private and public M&A and capital markets transactions including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, financial restructurings, underwriting; and distributing equity; debt; and derivative securities.

We’re looking for Placement Analyst to join the Investment Banking team in Frankfurt in 2027 with any possible start date. During your 3-month internship you will be fully integrated into the day-to-day business of our project teams, advising clients on transactions and drafting impactful pitch materials. You will be supporting the Investment Banking team by conducting research and analysing industry trends, preparing client presentations, building financial models, and conducting company valuations. Top performing Placement Analysts may be hired to join the Investment Banking Full Time Analyst programme in the following year.

Your time here will look something like this…

Collect and analyse company information to assist transactions; including conducting industry research; revising; and organizing financial data

Analyse financial data and develop financial models including company valuations; discounted cash flow analysis; financing; and comparative analyses

Create and finalize new business development presentations

Coordinate tasks with internal and external working teams

Prepare required internal documentation e.g. control and compliance regulations

Use AI-powered tools appropriately to support research, financial analysis, and presentations

We want to hear from you if…

You are fluent in English

You are currently pursuing a degree within Business Administration, Economics, Finance or similar

You have excellent university grades and first working experience through an internship or working student position within Banking, Consulting, Audit or Transaction Advisory

You enjoy working in a team

You are available to start in 2027 for a 3-month internship

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 communication, planning and organizational skills

Desire to develop a deep understanding of the financial industry

Unquestioned commitment to integrity ethical decision-making

Please note that the salary ranges are not reflecting correctly, we will discuss the remuneration later on during the application process.

Job Family Group:

Institutional Banking

Job Family:

Investment Banking

Time Type:

Full time

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

€56,000.00 - €90,000.00

Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

Other Relevant Skills

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

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