Leveraged Finance Underwriting - Associate

Citibank (Switzerland) AG; Greater London; Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday

Discretionary annual bonus

Private medical insurance

Employee assistance program

Pension plan

Parental leave

Employee discounts

Learning resources

Job summary

Citi London is seeking an Analyst to support Leveraged Finance underwriting and credit approval. You will work with Analysts, VPs and senior Bankers to monitor credits and apply lending policies.

The role involves preparing memorandums, financial models, and updates on industry trends for Risk Managers and Bankers, while contributing to strategic initiatives in leveraged finance.

Qualifications

• Experience in credit analysis, due diligence, underwriting, or corporate banking transactions.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong writing, analytical, quantitative communication, and presentation skills.
• Leadership skills and experience coaching Analysts.

Responsibilities

• Work with Analysts, VPs and senior Bankers to support Leveraged Finance underwriting and credit approval.
• Periodic credit monitoring and early problem recognition.
• Apply internal leveraged lending policies and procedures.
• Contribute to global leveraged lending projects and initiatives.
• Drive credit approval for complex buyouts with Capital Markets, Banking and Risk.
• Conduct in-depth credit analysis and prepare credit memorandums and financial models.
• Monitor Citi leveraged lending news and provide updates to Bankers.

Skills

Credit analysis

Due diligence

Financial modeling

Leveraged Finance

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Analytical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel (Advanced)

Microsoft PowerPoint (Advanced)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Work closely with other Analysts, VPs and senior Bankers to provide critical support across LFU’s core functions: Leveraged Finance transaction underwriting and credit approval;


• Periodic credit monitoring and early problem recognition;


• Application of internal leveraged lending policies and procedures;


• Global leveraged lending related projects and strategic initiatives;


• Drive the credit approval process of fast‑paced and complex leveraged buyouts working in tandem with Capital Markets, Banking, and Risk.


• Conduct in-depth credit analysis/due diligence and play a key role in preparing credit memorandums/financial models;


• Research and develop robust understanding of the fundamentals of the key industry trends and risk issues and develop the ability to succinctly convey thoughts and opinions to Risk Managers and Bankers;


• Responsible for monitoring news and events pertaining to Citi’s leveraged lending clients as well as providing regular updates to Bankers.

Qualifications, Experience and Education

• Experience of credit analysis, due diligence, underwriting, origination or corporate banking related transactions, ideally within Leveraged Finance;


• Self‑starter and ability to work in a fast‑paced environment;


• Team player with strong work ethic who also works well with others at all levels;


• Strong writing, analytical, quantitative communication, and presentation skills;


• Leadership skills and experience in coaching and mentoring Analysts;


• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint;


• Ability to break down large amounts of data into concise, easy to understand formats;


• Previous credit or related leveraged finance experience;


• Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience.

What we can offer you

We work hard to have a positive financial and social impact on the communities we serve. In turn, we put our employees first and provide the best‑in‑class benefits they need to be well, live well and save well. By joining Citi London, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed), and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits such as:

• Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days plus bank holidays; increasing with tenure;


• A discretionary annual performance related bonus;


• Private medical insurance packages to suit your personal circumstances;


• Employee Assistance Program;


• Pension Plan;


• Paid Parental Leave;


• Special discounts for employees, family, and friends;


• Access to an array of learning and development resources.

Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay, and empowered to thrive.

Time Type: Full time

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