Responsibilities:
- Identify and analyze recent trends in the commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) market with the goal of publishing cutting edge research. Focus of articles would range from fundamentals and collateral analysis to supply and demand trends, valuations, and positioning recommendations.
- Assist senior members of the team with analysis and data requests.
- Interact with clients remotely and in person to share market views and recommendations.
- Have strong analytical skills and the ability to breakdown complex ideas in writing and verbally.
- The unit produces regular written research, holds conference calls with industry consultants and regularly communicates with clients (both internal and external).
- Modeling: Maintaining & updating commercial real estate sector credit analysis tools; creating new tools; maintaining relative value sheets.
- Research: Assist with the publication of weekly views, monthly collateral performance, deep dive notes as well as other group products.
- Communication: Assist with client inquiries and requests (internal and external).
- Events: Assist with coordination of investor meetings and conference calls.
- Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.
- 2-4 years of experience in the CMBS/CRE market preferred
- MBA or graduate degree and/or CFA preferred.
- SIE, Series 63 & 7. If you do not have these, you can obtain them within 180 days
- Python, SQL, Quant skill set including various AI models such as Gemini, Claude, and Copilot
- Experience in supporting senior research analysts
- Comfort in dealing with large data sets preferred
- Excellent inter-personal and writing skills
- Attention to detail
- Secure and maintain applicable licenses
- Bachelor’s or graduate-level in a quantitative field (preferred)
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Job Family:Research Analysis------------------------------------------------------
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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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Most Relevant Skills Please see the requirements listed above.------------------------------------------------------
Other Relevant Skills For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.------------------------------------------------------
Anticipated Posting Close Date:Sep 04, 2026------------------------------------------------------
Automated Processing and AIWe use automated processing, including artificial intelligence, for our legitimate business interests (or our reasonable and appropriate business purposes) to identify and align the candidate's skills and abilities with a specific job opening. Additionally, if you so choose, or consent, we can match your skills and abilities to other suitable roles at Citi.
Importantly, all our hiring processes and decisions, including determining your suitability for a role, are conducted, checked, and decided by individuals. Our automated processing and AI do not involve relying on automatic or autonomous decision-making. Please refer to any Jurisdictional Considerations, with specific provisions for your country (where relevant) for further details.
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Skills Required
- 2-8 years of experience in the CMBS or commercial real estate market
- Bachelor's or graduate-level degree in a quantitative field
- Good knowledge of accounting and credit-focused financial modeling
- Python, SQL, and quantitative skills
- Experience supporting senior research analysts
- Excellent interpersonal and writing skills
- Attention to detail
- SIE, Series 63, and Series 7 licenses, or ability to obtain them within 180 days
- Ability to secure and maintain applicable licenses
- MBA, graduate degree, and/or CFA
- Comfort working with large datasets
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Healthcare Strength — Benefits coverage is positioned as comprehensive, including health, dental, and vision insurance plus on-site clinics, prescription drug support, and disability coverage. Family-building support such as fertility assistance is described as a notable differentiator within the overall package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are framed as strong, highlighted by a 401(k) with matching and additional plan options like a Roth 401(k). Financial support is reinforced through discounts and broader financial guidance resources tied to the benefits ecosystem.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing support extends beyond insurance through programs like an Employee Assistance Program, counseling/legal resources, and gym or wellness reimbursement. These offerings increase the perceived total rewards value even when cash compensation sentiment varies by role.
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