Investment Banking Associate - Industrials

Citi • Chicago, IL

4d • $175,000 - $225,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Citi is looking for an Investment Banking Associate to join our Industrials coverage team, playing a key role in advising clients on mergers, acquisitions, and capital markets transactions. In this position, you will serve as a strategic advisor to corporate clients — helping them raise capital, evaluate complex transactions, and navigate significant business decisions. Sitting within Citi's Institutional Banking business, this role offers the opportunity to work on high-impact mandates while contributing directly to the growth of one of the world's most connected financial institutions.

Requirements

• 5 to 8 years of experience in investment banking or a closely related financial advisory role.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate corporate transactions and structures, with hands-on experience supporting M&A execution and capital raising processes.
• Skilled in building and interpreting financial analyses, including valuation models and transaction-related financial assessments.
• Clear and confident communicator, with the ability to present complex financial concepts concisely in both written and verbal formats.
• Series 79 and Series 63 licenses, current or ability to obtain upon hire.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) from an accredited institution.
• Prior experience in client development or business development activities within a banking or financial services environment.
• Familiarity with Industrials sector dynamics, including the ability to track and analyze industry trends to inform client advisory work.

Responsibilities

• Advise corporate clients on mergers, acquisitions, and capital raising strategies, acting as a trusted partner across the full transaction lifecycle.
• Execute M&A and capital markets transactions, applying deep financial expertise to support deal structuring, analysis, and execution.
• Develop and review detailed financial analyses, including valuation models, transaction assessments, and corporate structure evaluations.
• Guide and mentor junior analysts by providing structured feedback, managing information flow, and sharing relevant credit and exposure context to support their development.
• Build and develop client relationships by tracking business development opportunities and contributing to the growth of Citi's Industrials franchise.
• Monitor industry trends and gather market intelligence to support client advisory work and identify new business opportunities.
• Evaluate business decisions with a clear focus on risk, ensuring all activities align with regulatory requirements and uphold the highest standards of ethical conduct.

Benefits

• Access to structured learning and professional development programs
• Exposure to a global network of clients, colleagues, and deals
• Mentoring opportunities
• Competitive compensation
• Financial wellbeing benefits
• Wellbeing support and programs
• medical, dental & vision coverage
• 401(k)
• life, accident, and disability insurance
• wellness programs
• paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level