Research Analyst (Utilities)

Citi; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Training & mentorship programs

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Citi is seeking a Research Analyst in a hybrid London-based role to lead a stock group within the energy and utilities sectors. You will build sophisticated financial models, produce research notes, and present ideas to institutional investors, while performing due diligence and coordinating with Citi product teams to spot trends.

The role requires strong research ability, an ACA preference, and the drive to progress within equity research.

Qualifications

• ACA preferred
• Distill research into an investable thesis and write report/note
• Market ideas to internal constituents and clients via calls and client trips
• Help facilitate direct corporate access for investors
• Provide independent (regulatory controlled) overview and licensing awareness

Responsibilities

• The VP-level Analyst will have primary responsibility of a group of stocks in the sectors described above
• Responsibilities include: building financial models, writing research reports, conducting macroeconomic analysis on the global energy industry, communicating our team's ideas to institutional investors, conducting due diligence and working with Citi's product team to identify trends in the space.
• Self-starter; used to working in a team environment and who has the ambition to progress his/her career within equity research
• conducting macroeconomic analysis on the global energy and utilities industries
• Make Investment Recommendations
• Interact with Institutional Clients
• Arrange company visits and regular management contact for investing clients and due diligence purposes
• Attend industry conferences and speak to industry contacts
• Track company events and earnings
• Develop financial models and valuation techniques
• Establish yourself as an expert
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

Skills

Financial modeling

Equity research

Client communication

Regulatory compliance

Licensing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Research Analyst is a strategic professional who stays abreast of developments within own field and contributes to directional strategy by considering their application in own job and the business. Recognized technical authority for an area within the business. Requires basic commercial awareness. There are typically multiple people within the business that provide the same level of subject matter expertise. Developed communication and diplomacy skills are required in order to guide, influence and convince others, in particular colleagues in other areas and occasional external customers. Significant impact on the area through complex deliverables. Provides advice and counsel related to the technology or operations of the business. Work impacts an entire area, which eventually affects the overall performance and effectiveness of the sub-function/job family.

Responsibilities

• The Vice President-level Analyst will have primary responsibility of a group of stocks in the sectors described above
• Responsibilities include: building financial models, writing research reports, conducting macroeconomic analysis on the global energy industry, communicating our team's ideas to institutional investors, conducting due diligence and working with Citi's product team to identify trends in the space.
• Self-starter; used to working in a team environment and who has the ambition to progress his/her career within equity research
• conducting macroeconomic analysis on the global energy and utilities industries
• Make Investment Recommendations
• Interact with Institutional Clients
• Arrange company visits and regular management contact for investing clients and due diligence purposes
• Attend industry conferences and speak to industry contacts
• Track company events and earnings
• Develop financial models and valuation techniques
• Establish yourself as an expert
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

Qualifications

• ACA preferred
• Distill research into an investable thesis and write report/note
• Market ideas to internal constituents and clients via phone calls and client marketing trips
• Help facilitate direct corporate access for investors
• Provide independent (regulatory controlled)
• Secure and maintain applicable licenses.

Education

• Bachelor's/University degree

What We Offer

• Opportunities to grow your career locally and collaborate with colleagues across Citi's global network.
• A hybrid working model that balances in-office collaboration with remote flexibility.
• Investment in your professional development through training programmes, mentorship, and skill-building opportunities.
• Employee wellbeing support including medical coverage, mental health resources, parental leave, and family support programmes.
• Competitive retirement contributions and investment options to support your long-term financial goals.

Job Family Group:

Research

Job Family:

Research Analysis

Time Type:

Full time

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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