Banking – Investment Banking, Placement Analyst, London – United Kingdom, 2025

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Citi is looking for a placement analyst to join the Investment Banking team in London. The Investment Banking group advises corporate clients who want to raise funds in capital markets and who need strategic support in financial transactions. Initiatives you may be working on with clients include mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, financial restructurings, underwriting and distributing equity, debt and derivative securities. If none of these terms make sense right now, that’s ok! Our placement is designed to help you increase your knowledge, so whatever your degree is in we will give you the training and support you need to excel.

We’re committed to teaching you the ropes. During our 3 months placement analyst program you will be assigned to an industry or product coverage group, where you’ll focus on financial analysis and business development. You’re ready to bring your knowledge from the classroom to the boardroom and Citi wants to help you get there. Whether it’s honing your skills or building your network, we know that success can’t come without growth. Our programs equip you with the knowledge and training you need to play a valuable role on your team and establish a long-term career here. At Citi, we value internal mobility and career growth is not a question of if, but when.

We provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed.

We’re committed to teaching you the ropes. During the program you will be assigned to an industry or product coverage group, where you’ll focus on financial analysis and business development. Successful placement analysts will be considered for a full-time position after graduation.

Your time here will look something like this:

• Collect and analyse company information to assist transactions, including conducting industry research, revising and organizing financial data.
• Analyse financial data and develop financial models including company valuations, discounted cash flow analysis, financing and comparative analyses.
• Create and finalize new business development presentations.
• Coordinate tasks with internal and external working teams.
• Prepare required internal documentation e.g. control and compliance regulations.

We want to hear from you if:

• You are in your final year of University or have graduated
• Expected to achieve or have achieved a 2:1 (or equivalent) at undergraduate level in any degree discipline.
• You have an interest in business
• You are fluent in a 2nd language (this is desirable but not essential)

Who we think will be a great fit:

We’re looking for motivated individuals, who are eager to grow their careers in Investment Banking. Successful candidates take pride in all aspects of their work and recognize that it is a reflection not just of the firm, but of themselves. We value diversity and so do you.

We’ll also be looking for the following:

• Desire to develop a deep understanding of the financial industry
• Intellectual curiosity and proactive approach to searching for new and creative ideas
• Strong communication, planning, and organizational skills
• Commitment to personal growth and career development including mobility and flexibility. You also have a strong desire to learn, are proactive, building rapport and relationships in team environments
• Unquestioned commitment to integrity and ethical decision-making
• Interest in business

We will be recruiting on a rolling basis therefore we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. There is no deadline for applications.

Successful candidates will be offered a competitive salary. The role will be based at 33 Canada Square Canary Wharf - London, E14 5LB, United Kingdom.

The role currently offers a hybrid working model, with a mandatory three days in your assigned office, and an optional two days from home. Citi supports this business model, subject to business approval.

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