Citi US | Equity Research Senior Associate - FinTech

Responsibilities

• Citi’s Equity Research team is looking for a Senior Associate to support our Fintech research franchise, contributing to the delivery of high-quality, independent investment insights to institutional clients globally.
• In this role, you will play a meaningful part in shaping investment research, financial models, and client engagement across a dynamic coverage universe spanning Fintech, brokers, asset managers, diversified financials, and other areas of the broader financial services ecosystem.
• This is an opportunity to combine deep fundamental analysis, financial modeling, industry research, and emerging AI-driven research methods while gaining exposure to both established financial institutions and evolving technology-driven business models within Citi’s globally connected research platform.
• Build, maintain, and update detailed financial models for companies across the Financials & Fintech landscape, including earnings forecasts, valuation analysis, and scenario modeling to support investment recommendations.
• Draft and co-author equity research publications, including earnings previews and recaps, initiation reports, industry deep dives, thematic research, and other sector-focused content.
• Work closely with senior research analysts to develop differentiated investment views and translate complex financial and industry analysis into actionable insights for institutional investors.
• Respond to inquiries from internal and external clients, delivering timely and well-informed perspectives on sector developments and covered companies.
• Coordinate and support investor events including management meetings, company visits, industry conferences, and calls with industry experts and consultants.
• Mentor and support junior team members, contributing to a high-performing research environment through knowledge sharing and day-to-day guidance.
• Evaluate business and investment decisions with sound judgment, maintaining the integrity of research outputs and adhering to regulatory and ethical standards at all times.
• Analyze company fundamentals, industry trends, competitive dynamics, regulatory developments, and evolving technologies to identify key investment themes, risks, and opportunities across Fintech, brokers, asset managers, and diversified financials.
• Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities, including support for advanced qualifications and continuing education.

Required qualifications & skills

• 4 to 6 years of experience in Equity Research, Investment Banking, Corporate Finance, Asset Management, Valuation, or another financial markets-related role.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, accounting fundamentals, and corporate finance.
• Experience building financial models and performing company valuation analyses (DCF, comparable companies, precedent transactions, or similar methodologies).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to learn quickly and develop expertise in a new industry or sector.
• Familiarity with the Financials or Fintech sectors, including knowledge of brokers, asset managers, diversified financials, payments, financial technology platforms, or related financial services business models.
• Hands-on experience applying AI tools or data analytics platforms to investment research or financial analysis workflows.

Citi

Citi is the global bank of Citigroup Inc., one of the world's largest financial institutions, serving corporations, governments, institutions and individuals in about 160 countries and jurisdictions. Citigroup's shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange.

• Industry: Global banking and financial services
• Headquarters: New York, USA (Citigroup Inc.)