Corporate Banking Senior Associate

The Corporate Banking Senior Associate role sits within Citi's Corporate Bank, providing relationship management, capital structure expertise, and corporate finance advice to clients across the corporate, financial institutions, and public sector industries. The team holds a leading position in the South African banking market, recognized for its strength in financing and advisory transactions. In this role, you will drive revenue by cross-selling Citi's platform, deploying the firm's capital efficiently, and managing risk across client relationships.  

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior bankers in Citi's Corporate Bank to originate opportunities with existing clients across the corporate, financial institutions, and public sector industries, working closely with colleagues in Investment Banking, Capital Markets, Treasury and Trade Solutions, and Markets.
• Support bankers in cross-selling Citi's full platform of products and services by identifying client needs to generate new revenue.
• Produce high-quality, client-facing analysis on corporate finance, capital structure, and optimal financing strategy.
• Evaluate public filings, research reports, business plans, and financial forecasts to deliver strategic and financial analyses.
• Track market and industry trends, best practices, and the competitive landscape to inform client recommendations.
• Assess risk in client and business decisions to safeguard Citi's reputation, clients, and assets, while maintaining compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies.
• Contribute to day-to-day cash management, trading, foreign exchange, loan activity, debt capital markets, vendor finance, share repurchase, and interest rate and equity derivatives activities.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• 5 to 8 years of relevant experience in corporate banking, investment banking, credit, leveraged finance, or commercial banking.
• Strong corporate finance skills with a clear understanding of capital structure drivers.
• Proficiency in financial modeling, analysis, and credit assessment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of credit policies and risk management practices within corporate banking.
• Bachelor's/University degree or equivalent experience.

Beneficial Skills & Qualifications

• Prior experience in a corporate bank, investment bank, corporate finance function, or capital markets role.
• MBA or Master's Degree in Business, CFA, or Chartered Accountant qualification.

What We Offer

• A hybrid working arrangement with 3 days in the office and 2 days working remotely each week.
• Direct exposure to a broad client base spanning the corporate, financial institutions, and public sector industries.
• Structured learning and development programs to support long-term career growth.
• Financial wellbeing resources and family support benefits.
• Opportunities to collaborate with senior bankers and specialists across Citi's global network.
• Apply today to advance your career as a Corporate Banking Senior Associate and help shape the future of client relationships within Citi's Corporate Bank.  

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Job Family Group:

Institutional Banking

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Job Family:

Corporate Banking

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Time Type:

Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

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Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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