Job details
The Global Leveraged Finance Underwriting Team (“LFU”) within Institutional Credit Management (“ICM”) is seeking a driven and highly motivated Analyst to join the team.
The Analyst will work with the team’s Associates and Bankers to lead a best-in-class Leveraged Lending In-Business Credit organisation with the primary goal of materially enhancing Citi’s end-to-end Leveraged Lending credit management process. This will be achieved through a strong partnership with Banking, Capital Markets and Risk.
LFU Analysts are actively involved in Citi’s credit approval and underwriting process for leveraged finance transactions, assisting clients in raising funds in the capital markets, as well as providing ongoing credit monitoring support for Citi’s Leveraged Finance Portfolio of client relationships. Through this role, the analyst will obtain significant exposure to leveraged buyout financings and will develop a deep understanding of credit analysis across a wide range of sectors and geographies.
Responsibilities:
- Work closely with other Analysts, Associates and senior Bankers to provide critical support across LFU’s core functions:
- Leveraged Finance transaction underwriting and credit approval (involving due diligence review, financial statement analysis, preparation of credit approval memorandums, etc)
- Application of internal leveraged lending policies and procedures
- Global leveraged lending related projects and strategic initiatives
- Work in conjunction with Bankers and Risk Managers to assess appropriateness of leveraged finance transactions (e.g. buyouts, refinancing, re-caps), secure approval for, and assist in executing transactions on behalf of clients
- Perform periodic written reviews of the clients' financial and operating performance, covenant compliance, management/relationship strategy, and competitive position within its peer group
- Research and develop a robust understanding of the fundamentals of the key industry trends and risk issues and develop the ability to succinctly convey thoughts and opinions to Bankers and Risk Managers
- Monitor news and events pertaining to Citi’s leveraged lending clients as well as provide regular updates to Bankers
The Successful Candidate for the Position Will Have:
- Excellent analytical, technical, communication, and presentation skills
- A strong attention to detail
- Ability to grasp and understand complex deal structures and interpret and apply internal policies
- Strong team player with a hard work ethic who works well with others
- Ability to take on demanding responsibilities and work independently, effectively manage deadlines and juggle multiple tasks at once
Qualifications and Education
- Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience
What we can offer you:
We work hard to have a positive financial and social impact on the communities we serve. In turn, we put our employees first and provide the best-in-class benefits they need to be well, live well and save well.
By joining Citi London, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed), and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits such as:
- Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days plus bank holidays; increasing with tenure
- A discretional annual performance related bonus
- Private medical insurance packages to suit your personal circumstances
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pension Plan
- Paid Parental Leave
- Special discounts for employees, family, and friends
- Access to an array of learning and development resources
Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay, and empowered to thrive.
Sounds like Citi has everything you need? Then apply to discover the true extent of your capabilities.
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Job Family Group:
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Job Family:
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Time Type:
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Most Relevant 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.------------------------------------------------------
Other Relevant Skills
For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.------------------------------------------------------
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