Citi—Research Product Associate

Job description

Description: Whether you’re at the start of your career or looking to discover your next adventure, your story begins here. At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to expand your skills and make a difference at one of the world’s most global banks. We’re fully committed to supporting your growth and development from the start with extensive on-the-job training and exposure to senior leaders, as well as more traditional learning. You’ll also have the chance to give back and make a positive impact where we live and work through volunteerism. An opportunity exists in Citi Research to join the financial modeling team as an Associate based in Mumbai. The team is responsible for a) building and updating companies financial/valuation excel models and b) reviewing financial/valuation models to ensure they meet Citi standards. The team caters to the Citi research analyst’s teams based in different regions covering various sectors. In this role, you’re expected to: - Create excel based company valuation models by updating historical financial data, and building forecasts as per the modeling assumptions/drivers and Citi analysts’ requirements. - Update existing company valuation models for new financial filings as per analyst’s instructions and model’s structure. - Review analyst’s model to ensure they adhere to Citi’s modeling standards. - Work on special projects/database initiatives, and be able to establish and monitor requirements, priorities, impacts and deadlines with minimal/no help. Understand their implications to the business, and deliver appropriate global solutions that satisfy all concerned parties requirements. - Identify and communicate useful and timely information to the relevant stakeholders to facilitate informed decision making process within the operations team. As a successful candidate, you’d ideally have the following skills and exposure: - Minimum 2-3 years of experience in building and updating company valuation excel models - Demonstrate a good understanding of accounting principles/financials concepts, and be able to source and navigate company financial statements data for modeling tasks. - Strong financial analysis and modeling skills including decent understanding of drivers of different sectors and financial modeling’s best practices. - Good excel skill and be able to easily navigate and understand the flow of excel financial model. - Independently manage multiple tasks/work flow and should be able to prioritize tasks accordingly. - Self-motivated, highly-focused and detail-oriented. Should be a good team player and demonstrate high energy levels and a desire to learn and progress within the team/firm. - Ability to manage expectations and maintain key relationships with internal and external clients. - Good written and verbal communication skills and should be able to communicate at different levels, within and outside team with ease. Education: - Graduate / Bachelor’s Degree in business, finance, or economics This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required. ------------------------------------------------------ Job Family Group: Research------------------------------------------------------ Job Family: Research Product------------------------------------------------------ Time Type: Full time------------------------------------------------------ Most Relevant Skills Please see the requirements listed above.------------------------------------------------------ Other Relevant Skills For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.------------------------------------------------------ Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi. View Citi’s EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.