Project Finance Analyst

Citi; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to telehealth options

Paid Parental Leave Policy

Generous paid time off packages

Job summary

Citi is looking for a Project Finance Analyst to support commercial credit underwriting in a hybrid capacity. This position involves analyzing financial information, making credit decisions, and compliance with internal policies. Ideal candidates will have 2-5 years of experience in Project Finance and strong financial modeling skills.

Applicants should possess a degree in quantitative fields like Finance or Engineering. Citi offers extensive development resources and a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years relevant working in the Project Finance field, especially in funding large infrastructure projects.
• Strong financial modeling skills.
• Previous experience in credit risk management or equivalent training.

Responsibilities

• Interface with and support bankers in underwriting requests for commercial credit.
• Prepare detailed credit summaries of commercial applicants.
• Perform detailed financial analysis on companies.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Financial Analysis

Risk Identification and Assessment

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

MBA (Finance), CA or CFA

Job description

Project Finance Analyst

Job Req Id: 26945886

Location(s): Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Job Type: Hybrid

Posted: Jun. 05, 2026

Discover your future at Citi

Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a team of more than 230,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.

Job Overview

Whether you’re at the start of your career or looking to discover your next adventure, your story begins here. At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to expand your skills and make a difference at one of the world’s most global banks. We’re fully committed to supporting your growth and development from the start with extensive on-the-job training and exposure to senior leaders, as well as more traditional learning. You’ll also have the chance to give back and make a positive impact where we live and work through volunteerism.

Shape your Career with Citi

We’re currently looking for a high caliber professional to join our team as Project Finance Analyst – Hybrid (Internal Job Title: Underwriter - C11) based in Mumbai, India. Being part of our team means that we’ll provide you with the resources to meet your unique needs, empower you to make healthy decisions and manage your financial well‑being to help plan for your future. For instance:

• Citi provides programs and services for your physical and mental well‑being including access to telehealth options, health advocates, confidential counseling and more. Coverage varies by country.
• We believe all parents deserve time to adjust to parenthood and bond with the newest members of their families. That’s why in early 2020 we began rolling out our expanded Paid Parental Leave Policy to include Citi employees around the world.
• We empower our employees to manage their financial well‑being and help them plan for the future.
• Citi provides access to an array of learning and development resources to help broaden and deepen your skills and knowledge as your career progresses.
• We have a variety of programs that help employees balance their work and life, including generous paid time off packages.
• We offer our employees resources and tools to volunteer in the communities in which they live and work. In 2019, Citi employee volunteers contributed more than 1 million volunteer hours around the world.

This is an intermediate level role. Applies in-depth disciplinary knowledge, contributing to the development of new techniques and the improvement of processes and workflow for the area or function. Integrates subject matter and industry expertise within a defined area. Requires in-depth understanding of how areas collectively integrate within the sub-function as well as coordinate and contribute to the objectives of the function and overall business. Evaluates moderately complex and variable issues with substantial potential impact, where development of an approach/taking of an action involves weighing various alternatives and balancing potentially conflicting situations using multiple sources of information. Requires good analytical skills in order to filter, prioritize and validate potentially complex and dynamic material from multiple sources. Strong communication and diplomacy skills are required. Regularly assumes informal/formal leadership role within teams. Significant impact in terms of project size, geography, etc. by influencing decisions through advice, counsel and/or facilitating services to others in area of specialization. Work and performance of all teams in the area are directly affected by the performance of the individual.

In this role, you’re expected to:

• Interface with and support bankers in underwriting requests for commercial credit extensions for new and existing clients with ownership responsibilities for sound credit decisions and compliance with internal procedures/credit risk policy guidelines and standards.
• Prepare a detailed written credit summary of commercial applicants requesting credit by analyzing the business, interpreting the finance need, identifying the strengths and prevailing risk factors and rendering a final credit decision.
• Perform detailed financial analysis on companies, including trend and ratio analysis, and interpret the financial information.
• Perform credit and personal financial statement analysis on individuals, guarantors, and co‑borrowers in order to assess repayment capacity based on cash flow statements, tax returns, and statements.
• Perform industry and geographical research and other due diligence as needed.
• Maintain a solid understanding of Citibank products and services—within Small Business/Commercial Banking and the broader organization.
• Maintain compliance with Citibank credit policies/practices and regulatory policies, to ensure business unit is in adherence to the above and receives satisfactory ratings from internal and external auditors.
• Other duties as required to support business unit and company goals.
• 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.

As a successful candidate, you’d ideally have the following skills and exposure:

• 2-5 years relevant working in the Project Finance field – funding large infrastructure projects and must have strong financial modelling skill
• Degree in Quantitative Fields such as Economics, Engineering, Operations Research, Business Finance, or Mathematics.
• Previous experience in credit risk management or equivalent training and experience preferably in the financial services industry.
• Ability to apply credit and risk principles toward business goals.
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize, prioritize and drive results with a high sense of urgency.
• Must be highly organized and able to work in a fast‑paced environment managing multiple projects and possess effective.
• Interpersonal, organizational and analytic skills.

Education:

• MBA (Finance), CA or CFA

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Key Skills:

• Analytical Thinking
• Constructive Debate
• Escalation Management
• Financial Analysis
• Policy and Procedure
• Policy and Regulation
• Product Knowledge
• Risk Controls and Monitors
• Risk Identification and Assessment