Investment Bank Consumer & Retail Associate

Citi; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi is seeking an Investment Bank Consumer & Retail Associate to provide strategic advisory services for mergers and acquisitions. The role supports senior team members and manages client relationships while working to identify new business opportunities.

The ideal candidate should have previous investment banking experience and a bachelor's degree in Finance or a related field. Strong problem-solving skills and excellent communication abilities are essential.

Citi values diversity and promotes equal opportunity in the hiring process.

Qualifications

• Experience in evaluating corporate transactions and structures.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Experience assisting with client development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain client relationships, identifying new business opportunities.
• Manage transaction execution across M&A and strategic advisory assignments.
• Monitor industry trends to support client dialogue and idea generation.

Skills

Investment banking experience

Financial analyses

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Business Administration

Master’s degree in Business Administration

Job description

Investment Bank Consumer & Retail Associate

Job Overview

Citi Consumer, Luxury & Retail team: The team has been consistently growing in the last 3 years and is one of the leading franchises on the street. The team covers a wide array of consumer sub‑verticals and has strong relationships with leading global consumer strategic players as well as all relevant sponsors active in the space. The deal flow has been exceptionally strong and, as a result, the team requires further junior support as the business grows.

The Investment Banking Associate is an intermediate level position responsible for providing clients with strategic advisory services for mergers, acquisitions and other types of financial transactions, as well as assisting clients in raising funds in the capital markets. The overall objective of this role is to support the senior team members in acting as a strategic advisor to our clients by formulating investment ideas and strategies, navigating complex M&A executions and raising capital.

Responsibilities

• Work with senior officers in developing and maintaining client relationships, identifying new business opportunities and pitching tailored solutions
• Lead and manage day‑to‑day transaction execution across M&A and strategic advisory assignments
• Monitor industry trends, company performance, and competitive dynamics to support client dialogue and idea generation
• Leverage past investment banking or related experience to enhance M&A execution and capital raising capabilities
• Contribute to building Citi’s franchise
• Manage and mentor analysts by providing detailed guidance and feedback, managing information flow, and providing credit and exposure information to analysts as appropriate
• 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 behaviour, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

Qualifications

• Previous investment banking experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or closely related areas of Business Administration; Master’s degree in Business Administration
• Experience in evaluating corporate transactions and structures
• Experience creating financial analyses
• Demonstrated problem‑solving and organizational skills
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
• Experience assisting with client development
• Ability to work with teams and track business development (collect research, analyze industry trends)

Education

Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience

Candidates applying for this role must be aware that it is a Certified Role, subject to the FCA and PRA Certification Regime.

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