Description Citizens is seeking an ambitious Investment Banking Analyst I/II to join our Communications Team to support team’s senior professionals in industry focused client advisory as well as originating executing capital markets and M&A transactions. This position offers an excellent opportunity for you to join a rapidly growing investment banking platform with market leading positions in middle market corporate and sponsor backed transactions complemented by strong public equity research. As the Analyst Corporate Finance, you will participate in significant transaction involvement, from origination through closing. You will thrive in this role through your ability to work on multiple projects and transactions concurrently. You will play a critical role in originating opportunities and coordinating projects, and will interact directly with Managing Directors, senior management, other groups within Citizens, client management teams, private equity firms, and legal counsel. You will be expected to work under limited supervision, supporting industry aligned client coverage efforts and working closely with senior professionals in Debt Capital Markets, Leverage Finance, Sponsor Coverage, and M&A teams to originate and successfully execute wide variety of transactions, including loan syndications, acquisition finance, high yield bonds, convertibles, and M&A. You will also have the opportunity to supervise and develop junior analysts. As part of our team, you’re made ready for a fulfilling career with exciting new challenges and opportunities to stretch yourself! Primary responsibilities include + Working with senior bankers within the Debt Capital Markets, Equity Capital Markets and M&A product groups, Sponsor Coverage and Corporate Banking relationship teams to pitch strategies or transaction financing scenarios to help corporate clients and financial sponsors achieve their financial and strategic objectives + Assists in the evaluation and execution of assigned investment transactions, including M&A, securities issuance, capital restructuring, etc. + Provides financial analysis reports for investment transactions. + Prepares marketing documentation such as pitch materials and board and management presentations. + Drafts memorandums and road show presentations for client companies. Qualifications, Education, Certifications and/or Other Professional Credentials + 1+ years of direct experience in M&A, Corporate Finance, Leveraged Finance or Capital Markets. + Proven experience in Communications/TMT is strongly preferred. + Skills with the ability to express ideas in a persuasive, organized, and articulate manner + Ability to function as part of a flat organization, manage several projects at once and work effectively as an individual and as part of multiple teams + Demonstrated aptitude for quantitative and qualitative analysis with a solid understanding of financial statements, financial modeling and company or industry analysis + Self-starting team player who can think strategically and excel in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, challenging work environment + High degree of maturity and integrity with a positive and hardworking attitude + Excellent attention to detail + Full command of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word + Experience with related financial services software including S&P CapitalIQ, S&P Leveraged Commentary, Advantage Data, Bloomberg, Thomson One, Thomson Loan Pricing Connector, FactSet, etc. Hours & Work Schedule + Hours per Week: 40 + Work Schedule: Monday to Friday #LI-Citizens4 Some job boards have started using jobseeker-reported data to estimate salary ranges for roles. If you apply and qualify for this role, a recruiter will discuss accurate pay guidance. Equal Employment Opportunity At Citizens, we are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that enables colleagues to bring their best selves to work every day. Employment decisions are based solely on experience, performance, and ability. Citizens, its parent, subsidiaries, and related companies (Citizens) provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, citizenship, physical or mental disability, perceived disability or history or record of a disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression (including transgender individuals who are transitioning, have transitioned, or are perceived to be transitioning to the gender with which they identify), genetic information, genetic characteristic, marital or domestic partner status, victim of domestic violence, family status/parenthood, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy/childbirth/lactation, colleague’s or a dependent’s reproductive health decision making, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state and/or local laws. Equal Employment and Opportunity Employer Citizens is a brand name of Citizens Bank, N.A. and each of its respective affiliates. Why Work for Us At Citizens, you'll find a customer-centric culture built around helping our customers and giving back to our local communities. When you join our team, you are part of a supportive and collaborative workforce, with access to training and tools to accelerate your potential and maximize your career growth Background Check Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the candidate successfully passing a background check, which may include initial credit, motor vehicle record, public record, prior employment verification, and criminal background checks. Results of the background check are individually reviewed based upon legal requirements imposed by our regulators and with consideration of the nature and gravity of the background history and the job offered. Any offer of employment will include further information. 01/12/2025