Research Associate - C11 - SHANGHAI

Citigroup Inc.; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Citigroup Inc. is seeking a Research Associate who will grow into an analytical professional role, integrating in-depth industry knowledge with the firm's standards and practices. The position focuses on data-driven decision support, reporting, and collaboration with the Equity Research team to drive quality insights.

The role requires attention to detail, professional judgment in interpreting results, and effective communication to enable cross-functional outcomes within the Citi environment.

Qualifications

• MBA and/or CFA preferred.
• Experience in Research or external Investment research division essential.
• History of working within tight deadlines and prioritization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Ability to interact with and manage at all levels and handle large data sets.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Secure and maintain applicable licenses.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and processes broker votes for sharing and consumption.
• Organizes the product management team via presentations, schedules, and meetings.
• Publishes focus list notes and posters.
• Contributes to market data and subscriptions management for Equity Research.
• Coordinates Road Ahead conference, stock steering meetings.
• Assists with year-end scorecard preparation and analysis.
• Provides management information including variance analysis and month-end reporting.
• Manages expenses including travel and entertainment pre-approvals.
• Ensures risk awareness and compliance, safeguarding Citigroup, its clients, and assets.

Skills

MBA/CFA preferred

Research experience

Deadline-driven

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Word

Citi internal systems

Job description

The Research Associate is a developing professional role. Deals with most problems independently and has some latitude to solve complex problems. Integrates in-depth specialty area knowledge with a solid understanding of industry standards and practices. Good understanding of how the team and area integrate with others in accomplishing the objectives of the sub function/ job family. Applies analytical thinking and knowledge of data analysis tools and methodologies. Requires attention to detail when making judgments and recommendations based on the analysis of factual information. Typically deals with variable issues with potentially broader business impact. Applies professional judgment when interpreting data and results. Breaks down information in a systematic and communicable manner. Developed communication and diplomacy skills are required in order to exchange potentially complex/sensitive information. Moderate but direct impact through close contact with the businesses' core activities. Quality and timeliness of service provided will affect the effectiveness of own team and other closely related teams.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and processes broker votes to be shared and consumed
• Organizes the product management team including creation of presentations, marketing schedules, coordination of the marketing diary, product planning meetings, diary management etc.
• Publishes focus list notes, updating and displaying the new focus list posters etc.
• Contributes to market data and subscriptions management for Equity Research
• Responsible for collation, co-ordination and organization of Road Ahead conference, stock steering meetings
• Assists with year-end scorecard preparation, result analysis, goals and training
• Provides management information including variance analysis, month-end reporting etc.
• Conducts expense management including travel and entertainment pre-approvals, client interaction spend pre-approval e.g. GLG, non-network individuals etc.
• Manages and prepares Committee quality reviews
• 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.

Qualifications

• MBA and/or CFA preferred
• Existing knowledge of Research or external Investment research division essential
• History of working within tight deadlines and prioritization
• Microsoft systems especially Excel and Word
• Ability to interact and manage at all levels ability to manage large amounts of data ability to use internal Citi systems would be an advantage but is not essential.
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Secure and maintain applicable licenses

Education

• Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience

Job Family Group

Research

Job Family

Research Analysis

Time Type

Full time

Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

Other Relevant Skills

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

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