Investment Banking Associate, M&A

Citigroup Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi in San Francisco is seeking an Investment Banking Associate to support clients in raising capital and advising on mergers and other transactions. You will work with the Institutional Banking team to deliver strategic recommendations, execute deal workstreams, and help manage client relationships.

You will mentor analysts, assess risk, ensure compliance, and contribute to Citi's franchise by delivering clear financial analyses and actionable insights for senior bankers.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of relevant experience in investment banking or related field.
• Experience evaluating corporate transactions and structures.
• Experience creating financial analyses.
• Series 79 and 63 licenses.

Responsibilities

• Assist in executing Citi's investment banking activities.
• Leverage prior investment banking experience to improve M&A execution and capital raising.
• Contribute to building Citi's franchise.
• Mentor and guide analysts, manage information flow, and share credit/exposure data.
• Assess risk and ensure compliance with laws and Citi policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Financial analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field

MBA (Business Administration)

Job description

The Investment Banking Associate is an intermediate level position responsible for assisting clients in raising funds in the capital markets, as well as in providing strategic advisory services for mergers, acquisitions and other types of financial transactions in coordination with the Institutional Banking team. The Investment Banking Associate also serves as an intermediary in trading for clients. The overall objective of this role is to act as a strategic advisor to our clients by formulating investment strategies and raising capital for clients.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the execution of Citi's Investment Banking business activities
• 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 analyst, 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 behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

Recommended Qualifications

• 5-8 years of relevant 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)
• Series 79 and 63 licenses

Education

• Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

Job Family Group

Institutional Banking

Job Family

Investment Banking

Time Type

Full time

Primary Location

San Francisco California United States

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range

$175,000.00 - $225,000.00

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

Oct 20, 2026

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