Senior Research Associate, Vp

Citigroup Global Markets Inc. seeks a Research Strategist for its London, UK location. Citi CLO Research Strategist VP **Position objective**: Promote Citi’s top notch global CLO franchise by providing analysis of CLO market, through client interactions, thought leadership publications and trade ideas. Working closely with global CLO research, sales and trading team, to provide investment recommendation and market insights for institutional clients. **Responsibilities**: - Prepare industry-wide research reports for collateralized loan obligation market as well as relative value against other financial products. - Partner with sales, trading, and other Citi research teams and Stakeholders to develop relationship with clients and innovative research strategies - Advise a truly diversified global investor base on a broad range of research topics - Utilize statistical analysis and computer programming tools to analyze market catalysts and produce in-depth analytical reports that assist clients in investment strategies. The Vice President-level Analyst will have primary responsibility of a group of stocks in the sectors described above **Responsibilities include**: building financial models, writing research reports, conducting macroeconomic analysis on the global energy industry, communicating our team's ideas to institutional investors, conducting due diligence and working with Citi's product team to identify trends in the space. Self-starter; used to working in a team environment and who has the ambition to progress his/her career within equity research Conduct analysis Make Investment Recommendations Interact with Institutional Clients Arrange company visits and regular management contact for investing clients and due diligence purposes Attend industry conferences and speak to industry contacts Track company events and earnings Develop financial models and valuation techniques Establish yourself as an expert **Knowledge and qualifications**: - 5+ year of experience in an analytical markets role, preferably with direct experience in CLO markets - A strong understanding of macroeconomics and drivers of credit and securitized markets; - A good understanding of economic policy and central banks - A good understanding of the uses of financial derivatives - Fluent and confident communication skills; - Excellent writing skills in English; - Ability to do quantitative analysis and to work with large datasets; - Good coding skills (Python, R, SQL, VBA) - Extreme attention to detail; - Ability to self-motivate and work independently; - Creative thinking and effective problem solving; - Ability to work under pressure and with tight deadlines; - A team player **Qualifications**: 6-10 years relevant experience Distill research into an investable thesis and write report/note Market ideas to internal constituents and clients via phone calls and client marketing trips Help facilitate direct corporate access for investors Provide independent (regulatory controlled) Secure and maintain applicable licenses. **Education**: Bachelor’s/University degree, Master’s degree preferred -------------------------------------------- - **Job Family Group**: Research -------------------------------------------- - **Job Family**: Research Analysis ------------------------------------------------- - **Time Type**: ------------------------------------------------- - Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. View the " EEO is the Law " poster. View the EEO is the Law Supplement. View the EEO Policy Statement. View the Pay Transparency Posting