Capital Markets Business Management Associate

Citizens Financial Group

United States

On-site

USD 95,000 - 136,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

Retirement benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Education reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

Citizens Financial Group is seeking a Capital Markets Business Management Associate in the United States. This role partners with the Markets COO and debt products leaders to organize strategic initiatives, governance, and talent development across Debt Capital Markets, Leveraged Finance, and Structured Products.

Ideal candidates will combine debt product knowledge with strong analytics, governance, and change-management skills to deliver cross-functional programs and executive-ready materials.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or related field.
3+ years of Capital Markets, Investment Banking, Corporate Banking, or related financial services experience.
Knowledge of Debt Capital Markets products and processes.
Strong analytical, project management, and organizational skills.
Advanced PowerPoint and Excel, including dashboard development and exec reporting.
Excellent written and verbal communication across org levels.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Act as liaison between the COO function, debt products leadership, and development teams to coordinate strategic initiatives.
Support debt-specific business management activities: planning, governance, policy, communication, and project coordination.
Drive projects on organizational effectiveness, process improvement, tech adoption, and business transformation.
Maintain awareness of market developments, product trends, policy changes, and competitive dynamics in DCM.

Skills

Strategic coordination

Stakeholder management

Analytics & reporting

PowerPoint proficiency

Excel proficiency

Project management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Business/Economics

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Capital Markets Business Management Associate

United States

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Job Description

The Capital Markets Business Management Associate will serve as a strategic partner to the Capital Markets & Advisory – Markets COO, supporting business management, strategic initiatives, governance processes, organizational effectiveness, cross-functional projects, and junior talent development across all debt products (Debt Capital Markets, Leveraged Finance, and Structured Products). This individual will operate at the intersection of business leadership, product expertise, technology, and development; acting as a key liaison among the COO organization, debt products leadership, analysts and associates, and development partners.

The role requires a strong understanding of debt products, banker workflows, and talent development best practices. This role is ideal for a highly organized, analytically driven professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys solving problems, managing multiple priorities, and partnering with senior leaders. The successful candidate will function as a trusted advisor and execution partner, ensuring business priorities are organized, communicated, and delivered effectively.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Business Management

Act as a liaison between the COO function, debt products leadership, and development teams to coordinate product-specific strategic initiatives and business priorities.
Support execution of debt-specific business management activities, including planning, governance, policy, communication, and project coordination.
Drive special projects focused on organizational effectiveness, process improvement, technology adoption, and business transformation.
Maintain strong awareness of market developments, product trends, policy changes, and competitive dynamics impacting the DCM business.

Executive Reporting & Analytics

Develop and maintain dashboards and management reporting that provide meaningful insights into business performance, talent metrics, pipeline activity, productivity, and strategic initiatives.
Partner with technology and data teams to improve reporting capabilities and data governance.
Support preparation of recurring business reviews, management materials, as well as presentations and briefing materials for executive leadership, risk committees, and the Board of Directors.
Translate complex business, financial, and organizational data into concise, executive-level messaging.
Support creation of strategic narratives, business updates, and operating reviews.
Ensure consistent, high-quality presentation standards across all leadership communications.

Process Management & Operational Excellence

Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and improve organizational effectiveness.
Develop reporting templates, process documentation, and operating playbooks.
Support implementation of technology initiatives and automation opportunities.
Partner with finance, operations, technology, legal, compliance, and risk teams on business improvement efforts.

Governance & Risk Coordination

Coordinate policies, procedures, approvals, audits, attestations, and governance documentation.
Track action items arising from risk, compliance, credit, legal, and control forums.
Assist with regulatory and audit requests.
Support committee administration and preparation of governance materials.
Monitor deadlines and ensure completion of required control activities.

Talent Development & Culture

Serve as a primary coordinator and advocate for analyst and associate development across Debt Capital Markets and Leveraged Finance. Design, implement, and enhance onboarding programs, training curricula, mentorship initiatives, and development experiences.
Establish metrics and reporting to track development progress, training participation, and talent outcomes.
Partner with staffers, managers, business leaders, and development partners to identify skill gaps, opportunities for skill enhancement, and career progression.
Monitor employee engagement and culture initiatives, helping to foster a collaborative, high-performance environment.

Stakeholder Management

Build strong relationships with bankers, product specialists, development resources, Human Resources partners, and senior management.
Serve as a trusted advisor and point of coordination for development, reporting, and strategic business initiatives.
Promote alignment across functions to ensure successful execution of business objectives.

Qualifications

Required

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or related field.
3+ years of experience within Capital Markets, Investment Banking, Corporate Banking, or a related financial services business.
Demonstrated knowledge of Debt Capital Markets products and processes.
Strong analytical, project management, and organizational skills.
Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel, including dashboard development and executive reporting.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively across all levels of the organization.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Pay Transparency

The salary range for this position is $95,000 - $136,000 per year, plus an opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus. Actual pay is based on various factors including but not limited to the budget, work location, and relevant skills and experience.

We offer competitive pay , comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, retirement benefits, maternity/paternity leave, flexible work arrangements, education reimbursement, wellness programs and more. Note, Citizens’ paid time off policy exceeds the mandatory, paid sick or paid time-away policy of every local and state jurisdiction in the United States. For an overview of our benefits, visit https://jobs.citizensbank.com/benefits .

Required Skills

Accelerating
Administrative Support
Creating Purpose
Customer Journey Orchestration
Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) Strategy and Policy
Industry Insight
Managing Teams
Motivating Others
Organizational Knowledge
Persistence and Tenacity
Planning and Organizing
Process Optimization
Project Support
Resource Management
Service Operations
Strategic and Tactical Planning
Subject Matter Experts (SME) Collaboration

About Us

Citizens, its parent, subsidiaries, and related companies (Citizens) provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, citizenship, physical or mental disability, perceived disability or history or record of a disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, genetic characteristic, marital or domestic partner status, victim of domestic violence, family status/parenthood, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy/childbirth/lactation, colleague’s or a dependent’s reproductive health decision making, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state and/or local laws. At Citizens, we are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that enables all colleagues to bring their best selves to work every day and everyone is expected to be treated with respect and professionalism. Employment decisions are based solely on merit, qualifications, performance and capability.

Equal Employment and Opportunity Employer

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the candidate successfully passing a background check, which may include initial credit, motor vehicle record, public record, prior employment verification, and criminal background checks. Results of the background check are individually reviewed based upon legal requirements imposed by our regulators and with consideration of the nature and gravity of the background history and the job offered. Any offer of employment will include further information.

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