Corporate Banking Sr Analyst - Aviation

The Corporate Banking Senior Analyst in Aviation (UK Industrials) is an intermediate level professional responsible providing bespoke capital structure expertise and corporate finance advice to clients. The Analyst is expected to work with Senior Bankers across EMEA in business origination and execution across Citi’s product set, with particular focus on episodic and strategic financing transactions. The overall objective of this role is to deliver content and drive revenue by cross selling the Citi platform while efficiently deploying the firm's capital and evaluating and managing risk.

• Relationship management of the EMEA Aviation portfolio comprised of the largest Airlines and Lessors in the region.
• This is an opportunity to join the team with heavy focus on the Aviation industry and regional client set. Delivering market leading industry content and championing the deliverance of Corporate Finance initiatives.
• The Senior Analyst will become an expert in the Aviation space with exposure to multiple relationship teams and product specialists throughout Citi. They will also work very closely with our Investment Bank and product partners including Capital Markets (DCM, ECM, Acquisition & Project Finance, Leveraged Finance, etc.), Markets (Commodities, Derivatives, FX, etc.), Treasury & Trade Solutions (Trade Finance, Cash Management, etc.)
  
  and Corporate Finance / Lending initiatives.
• Providing analytical support, risk assessment and monitoring of existing and new relationships in the Industrials portfolio
• Developing good relationships with the clients and be viewed by clients as a specialist in the sector. The role involves a significant amount of direct client engagement at the CFO / Treasury level

• Partner with Senior Bankers to provide overall relationship management support for EMEA Aviation clients along with industry expertise for the wider sector
• Member of deal team for the origination and execution of episodic and Corporate Finance transactions involving clients across EMEA
• Responsible for staying abreast of market and industry trends, “best practices” and competitive landscape
• Risk assessment and credit analysis of existing relationships including periodic review of financial results and statements to monitor operating performance, liquidity position and financial condition, peer analysis, identifying industry trends and outlook and preparation of financial projections and sensitivity analysis
• Day-to-day responsibilities include developing client pitch materials tailored to meet client needs, lead execution of episodic transactions / financings and foster and leverage on-going relationships across the EMEA region
• Assist with day to day cash management activities, trading initiatives, foreign exchange, loan activity, debt and equity capital markets
• Responsible for evaluating public filings, research reports, operations, business plans, and financial forecasts to produce strategic and financial analyses
• The associate will develop (i) in-depth understanding of the dynamics of the business, (ii) an understanding of clients’ priorities with the aim of identifying appropriate marketing opportunities and (iii) strong relationships internally with key product, risk and regional partners.

• Strong experience working in a corporate bank, financing or a capital markets / investment banking role
• Corporate Finance mind-set with strong understanding of drivers of capital structure
• Strong credit skills, credit background and experience executing episodic transactions
• Quantitative, Accounting and Financial Modelling skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, notably Excel and Power Point
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
• Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience, MBA or Master's Degree in Business preferred

• Accounting & Corporate Finance
• Counter party credit analysis and risk assessment
• Understanding legal documentation such as Loan Agreements and ISDAs
• Leadership in team oriented environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills - able to create and sustain good personal contacts within the client…