M&A; analyst 3, Citi

Job Title	M&A; analyst 3
Employer	Citi
Job Type	Full Time
Location	London, UK
Industry	Investment Banking
Experience	0-3 Years
Languages	English
Deadline	Thursday 18th June 2015

Job Background/Context:

This M and A Analyst, will research potential acquisition and divestiture targets, prepare financial analyses and models, produce reports and updates for executives and regulators, and participate in the preparation of marketing materials and approval documents for senior management and the Board of Directors. They will work on live transactions, supporting the deal teams in project management, due diligence and financial modeling, as well as exploratory research which may be in support of senior M and A professionals or independently.

This person will use Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint extensively to build complex financial models and presentations, including building financial projections, calculating purchase accounting adjustments, determining the impact of transactions to Citi’s capital ratios and geographically describing M and A opportunities to senior management.

Key Responsibilities:

Gain sound understanding of the M and A process within Citigroup as well as the different types of M and A transactions

Contribute to discussions with internal M and A professionals and business teams

Create ‘Overview’ presentations, highlighting deal benefits and risks, including full analysis of the target country profile, financial service sector profiles, economic growth prospects, product synergies, human resource implications etc.

Assist in building of financial projections to determine key financial metrics

Participate in due diligence exercises as appropriate

Work with M and A functional representatives, and other business teams (Citicorp and Holdings) as appropriate

Develop knowledge of the Citigroup’s business units, related products, and geographies

Develop ability to formulate and present transaction recommendations to Citigroup senior management and M and A Group team members

Development Value:

Proximity to senior management and improved ability to understand Citi’s activities and priorities

Qualifications

Knowledge/Experience:

The ideal candidate will possess very strong analytical and modeling skills, as well as a solid understanding of finance and accounting concepts. Communication and interpersonal skills are also important, to the extent that the analyst will participate in negotiations, lead conference calls and coordinate project management activities with business representatives throughout Citi.

Skills:

MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, MS PowerPoint

Qualifications:

Exceptional candidates who do not meet these criteria may be considered for the role provided they have the necessary skills and experience.

Competencies:

Work effectively with all levels of management in a rapidly changing environment

Familiarity with sophisticated financial models

Strong presentation / communication skills

Proactive problem solving work style and excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to maintain high level of discretion and confidentiality

Valuing Diversity: Demonstrates an appreciation of a diverse workforce. Appreciates differences in style or perspective and uses differences to add value to decisions or actions and organisational success.

About Citi

Our Investment Banking unit provides comprehensive financial advisory and capital raising services to top corporations, financial institutions and governments worldwide. Clients receive tailored financial solutions and strategic advisory services on a wide range of M&A transactions and capital-raising activities including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, financial restructurings, underwriting and distributing equity, debt, and derivative securities.

Citi is the preeminent global investment banking firm as well as the foremost global underwriter in combined equity and debt issuance. We have cutting-edge capabilities in every part of the globe for virtually every financial services product that our clients need. Our bankers are organized into industry, product and regional groups and work closely with our partners in capital markets, sales and trading, research and global relationship banking to offer customized financing strategies for our clients.

This combined expertise allows us to offer the most innovative and comprehensive ideas and solutions in all market conditions by bankers that have in-depth industry knowledge, local market acumen, product creativity and execution expertise