Citi Commercial Bank - Corporate & Sponsor Finance Associate (Western Europe)

The Citi Commercial Bank (CCB) is a global line of business at Citigroup that provides commercial banking services to mid-sized companies. CCB value proposition is focused on leveraging the Citi network, unique capabilities and thought leadership to become the international banking partner of choice for mid-sized corporations with global aspirations.

CCB has presence strong presence across the EMEA region, with local and international expertise contributed by our bankers, underwriters, treasury solution sales and client service teams.

JOB PURPOSE:

The Corporate & Sponsor Finance team partners with CCB coverage teams, product specialists, and industry bankers to originate, structure, and execute corporate finance transactions, with a particular focus on private equity-backed companies.

The Corporate Finance Transactor plays a key role in delivering Citi's corporate finance solutions, the full platform of Citi corporate finance solutions, with a particular focus on debt solutions for middle market corporate clients across EMEA.

KEY RESPONSIBILITES:

Business Origination

• Support Corporate & Sponsor Finance transactors, interacting with clients, participating in meetings and client pitches

• Preparation of marketing materials to provide insightful analysis and advice to clients on optimal financing options and strategic alternatives

• Maintenance of deal pipeline, with a focus on key trends in each market and potential replicability of solutions across different countries and industries

• Continued development of team's market data sources and analytics infrastructure

• Conduct industry analysis to identify trends (including peer analysis and client benchmarking)

• Direct involvement in Corporate & Sponsor Finance strategic initiatives

Transaction Structuring

• Preparation of detailed cash flow models, including design of debt structures, debt capacity analysis and company valuation

• Support the review of clients' business plans and funding strategy

• Conducting due diligence on clients and prospects

• Support in the assessment of potential opportunities to establish transaction viability

• Help with the preparation and review of deal term sheets

• Provide input on credit analysis

Transaction Execution

• Support deal team co-ordination and project management

• Preparation of investor marketing materials

• Involvement in deal credit approval processes

• Support review and negotiation loan documentation

• Support internal approvals

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

• Strong financial and analytical skills

• Positive can-do approach and comfortable operating in unstructured situations turning abstract concepts into tangible solutions

• Strong desire for candidates with experience in M&A, Leverage Finance and Capital Market experience

• Able to work under pressure to meet challenging deadlines

• High level of energy, enthusiasm, and motivation

• Self-starter and comfortable working independently

• Strong presentation skills (both written and verbal)

• Team player, ability to interact and build relationships with diverse stakeholders

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

• Knowledge of corporate finance and capital markets

• Knowledge of credit analysis, structuring, financing products and financial modelling

• Exposure to syndicated loans and other capital market solutions

• Experience being part of deal team and transaction co-ordination.

• Exposure to legal documentation.

• Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint.

• Experience with financial databases (e.g. Factset, CapitalIQ, Dealogic)

• 2-4 years banking or relevant experience