Equity Research Senior Associate / Life Science Tools

Citigroup Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Citigroup Inc. (Citi Research) in New York is seeking a Senior Associate to join the LifeSciences/Tools team. You will conduct industry analysis, coverage of companies, model maintenance, valuation work, and writing research notes for internal and external clients.

The role requires 5–8 years of experience, MBA/CFA preferred, and securities licenses with execution within 180 days. Salary range is $150,000–$175,000, plus benefits and incentive opportunities.

Qualifications

• MBA or graduate degree and/or CFA preferred.
• Must have SIE, Series 63, 86, & 87 or obtain within 180 days.
• Experience in Life Sciences Research.
• Good knowledge of accounting and modelling with a credit focus.
• Experience in supporting senior credit research analysts.
• Excellent inter-personal and writing skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Secure and maintain applicable licenses.

Responsibilities

• Industry analysis and company stock coverage.
• Analyze earnings releases and regulatory filings.
• Assess relevant news events and update quantitative models.
• Perform detailed valuation work and write research notes.
• Speak to internal and external clients.

Skills

Life Sciences Research

Credit analysis

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Excellent writing

Licensing requirements

Securities licenses

Education

MBA or CFA preferred

Bachelor's degree or Masters preferred

Tools

Financial modelling

Securities licenses

Job description

Citi Research is seeking a Senior Associate to join our LifeSciences/Tools team in New York. In this position, the individual's primary responsibilities will include industry analysis and company-specific stock coverage, including analyzing earnings releases and regulatory filings, assessing relevant news events, updating and maintaining quantitative models, performing detailed valuation work, writing research notes and sector pieces, and speaking to internal/external clients.

Responsibilities

• Citi Research focuses on delivering high quality investment insights to credit investors on a global basis with a high emphasis on independence and objectivity in its products and insights
• The unit produces regular written research, hosts investor meetings with company management teams, holds conference calls with industry consultants and regularly communicates with clients (both internal and external)
• Modeling: Maintaining & updating existing company models; creating new models; maintaining relative value sheets
• Research: Assist with the publication of earnings previews/recaps, initiation reports, deep dive notes as well other group products
• Communication: Assist with client inquires and requests (internal and external)
• Events: Assist with coordination of investor meetings (management meeting & field trips) and conference calls with consultants
• 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.

Recommended Qualifications

• 5-8 years previous experience
• MBA or graduate degree and/or CFA preferred.
• Must have SIE, Series 63, 86, & 87 or obtain within 180 days.
• Experience in Life Sciences Research
• Good knowledge of accounting and modelling with a credit focus
• Experience in supporting senior credit research analysts
• Excellent inter-personal and writing skills
• Attention to detail
• Secure and maintain applicable licenses

Education

• Bachelor's/University degree or Masters preferred.

Job Family Group

Research

Job Family

Research Analysis

Time Type

Full time

Primary Location

New York New York United States

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range

$150,000.00 - $175,000.00

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.

Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

Other Relevant Skills

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

Anticipated Posting Close Date

Sep 11, 2026

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