Citi is looking for an Equity Research Senior Associate to join its Fintech team, delivering high-quality, independent investment insights to equity investors on a global basis. In this role, you will play a central part in producing research publications, maintaining financial models, and engaging directly with clients and company management, influencing investment decisions and contributing meaningfully to the team's output. This is an opportunity to deepen your equity research expertise within a globally connected team that places a strong emphasis on analytical rigor and independence of thought.
Responsibilities- Develop and maintain financial models for Fintech companies, including building new models and updating relative value frameworks to support equity research coverage.
- Contribute to the publication of earnings previews and recaps, initiation reports, deep-dive thematic notes, and other research products distributed to investors.
- Engage with institutional clients, both internal and external, to address research inquiries and deliver timely, well-informed responses.
- Coordinate investor events including company management meetings, field trips, and conference calls with industry consultants.
- Collaborate closely with senior research analysts to ensure consistent coverage quality and analytical depth across all published materials.
- Apply sound judgment when assessing business decisions, ensuring all activities align with regulatory requirements, firm policies, and ethical standards.
- Assume informal leadership within the team, providing guidance and mentoring to junior colleagues as the team grows.
- 5 to 8 years of experience in equity research or a closely related investment analysis function, with a focus on the Fintech sector.
- Solid knowledge of accounting principles and financial modelling techniques applied to equity analysis.
- Demonstrated ability to produce clear, well-structured written research for an institutional investor audience.
- Active FINRA licenses: SIE, Series 63, Series 86, and Series 87, or the ability and commitment to obtain and maintain these licenses.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with clients and senior stakeholders.
- High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple deliverables simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in finance, economics, or a related field.
- MBA, graduate degree, or CFA designation, demonstrating a commitment to advanced investment analysis and professional development.
- Prior experience supporting senior equity research analysts within a sell-side or buy-side research environment.
- Familiarity with Fintech subsectors such as payments, digital lending, financial infrastructure, or embedded finance.
Apply today and bring your equity research expertise to a global team where your analysis shapes the investment decisions of some of the world's most sophisticated institutional investors.
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Primary Location:New York New York United States------------------------------------------------------
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:$150,000.00 - $175,000.00
In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.
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Anticipated Posting Close Date:Jun 19, 2026------------------------------------------------------
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Skills Required
- 5 to 8 years of experience in equity research or closely related investment analysis, focused on Fintech
- Solid knowledge of accounting principles and financial modelling techniques for equity analysis
- Demonstrated ability to produce clear, well-structured written research for institutional investors
- Active FINRA licenses SIE, Series 63, Series 86, Series 87, or ability and commitment to obtain and maintain them
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to engage with clients and senior stakeholders
- High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deliverables in a fast-paced environment
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in finance, economics, or related field
- MBA, graduate degree, or CFA designation
- Prior experience supporting senior equity research analysts in sell-side or buy-side environments
- Familiarity with Fintech subsectors (payments, digital lending, financial infrastructure, embedded finance)
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