Emerging Markets FX & Rates Research Strategist, LATAM — Senior Associate

Citi is looking for a Senior Associate to join its Emerging Markets FX and Rates Research Strategy team, where you will develop and deliver macro and quantitative research covering Latin American foreign exchange and rates markets. In this role, you will shape market views that directly inform clients and internal stakeholders across one of the world's leading global banks. Your analysis, models, and written research will carry real influence across trading, sales, and client-facing teams at a global scale.

• Produce original FX and rates research and strategy covering Latin American emerging markets, translating macroeconomic developments into actionable investment views.
• Build and maintain quantitative models to analyze currency and rates dynamics across LATAM economies, ensuring analytical rigor and relevance to live market conditions.
• Interpret and synthesize complex, multi-source data to form well-reasoned strategic conclusions with meaningful market impact.
• Communicate research findings clearly and persuasively to both internal partners and external clients through written publications and direct engagement.
• Monitor economic data releases, central bank communications, and policy developments across LATAM to inform timely and differentiated research output.
• Contribute to workflow improvements and the development of new analytical techniques within the research function.

• 5 to 8 years of experience in macro research, FX and rates strategy, or a related capital markets function, with demonstrable depth in emerging markets analysis.
• Degree in Economics or a closely related quantitative discipline, providing the analytical foundation for macro and market research.
• Demonstrable quantitative skills with the ability to construct and interpret economic and financial models used in FX and rates analysis.
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex research to diverse audiences.
• Ability to evaluate competing analytical frameworks and make well-supported strategic recommendations under conditions of uncertainty.
• Experience operating within cross-functional teams and, where appropriate, taking an informal leadership role to advance shared research objectives.

• Fluency in Spanish, enabling deeper engagement with LATAM market participants, policymakers, and local-language sources.
• Proficiency in Python for quantitative modelling, data processing, and automation of research workflows.

At Citi, we invest in our people as much as we invest in our clients. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a globally connected team, while benefiting from the support and resources of one of the world's leading financial institutions.

• Opportunities to grow your career locally and collaborate with colleagues across Citi's global network.
• A hybrid working model that balances in-office collaboration with remote flexibility.
• Investment in your professional development through training programs, mentorship, and skill-building opportunities.
• Employee wellbeing support including medical coverage, mental health resources, parental leave, and family support programs.
• Competitive retirement contributions and investment options to support your long-term financial goals.

• 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.
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New York New York United States

Full time

$ - $

Sep 01, 2026

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