Citigroup - New York, NY
posted 4 months ago
The Research Analyst is a strategic professional who remains informed about developments within their field and contributes to the directional strategy by considering how these developments apply to their job and the broader business context. This role is recognized as a technical authority within the business, requiring a basic level of commercial awareness. Typically, there are multiple individuals within the organization who provide the same level of subject matter expertise. The position demands developed communication and diplomacy skills to effectively guide, influence, and convince others, particularly colleagues in different areas and occasional external customers. The work performed has a significant impact on the area through complex deliverables, providing advice and counsel related to the technology or operations of the business. The outcomes of this role affect the entire area, ultimately influencing the overall performance and effectiveness of the sub-function or job family. The Vice President-level Analyst will have primary responsibility for a group of stocks within the specified sectors. Key responsibilities include building financial models, writing research reports, conducting macroeconomic analysis on the global energy industry, and communicating the team's ideas to institutional investors. The role also involves conducting due diligence and collaborating with Citi's product team to identify trends in the sector. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, accustomed to working in a team environment, and possesses the ambition to advance their career within equity research. Responsibilities further include conducting analysis, making investment recommendations, interacting with institutional clients, arranging company visits and regular management contact for investing clients, attending industry conferences, and speaking with industry contacts. The analyst will track company events and earnings, develop financial models and valuation techniques, and establish themselves as an expert in the field. Additionally, the role requires the appropriate assessment of risk when making business decisions, with a strong emphasis on safeguarding Citigroup, its clients, and assets by ensuring compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations, adhering to policy, and applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior and business practices.