Equity Research Senior Associate - Payments, Processors & IT Services

About the Position

Equity Research Senior Associate - Payments, Processors & IT Services

Discover your future at Citi

Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a team of approximately 219,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.

Citi's Equity Research team is looking for a Senior Associate to support coverage of the Payments, Processors & IT Services sector, delivering high-quality investment insights that shape the decisions of equity investors across the globe. Based within a team recognized for its independence, objectivity, and analytical depth, you will play a meaningful role in producing research, engaging clients, and driving analytical excellence across one of the most dynamic areas in global markets. This is an opportunity to bring your equity research expertise to an environment where your work directly informs investment decisions and client relationships at a global scale.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates moderately complex and variable issues with substantial potential impact, where development of an approach/taking of an action involves weighing various alternatives and balancing potentially conflicting situations using multiple sources of information.
• Citi Research focuses on delivering high-quality investment insights to investors on a global basis with a high emphasis on independence and objectivity in its products and insights.
• The unit produces regular written research, hosts investor meetings with company management teams, holds conference calls with industry consultants, and regularly communicates with clients (both internal and external).
• Modeling: Maintaining & updating existing company models; creating new models; maintaining relative value sheets.
• Research: Assist with the publication of earnings previews/recaps, initiation reports, deep dive notes, and other group products.
• Communication: Assist with client inquiries and requests (internal and external).
• Events: Assist with coordination of investor meetings (management meetings & field trips) and conference calls with consultants.
• 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.

Requirements

• 5-8 years previous experience
• MBA or graduate degree and/or CFA preferred.
• Experience in Equity or Credit Research in relevant sector preferred.
• Good knowledge of accounting and modeling.
• Experience in supporting senior equity research analysts.
• Excellent interpersonal and writing skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Secure and maintain applicable licenses.
• Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience.

We Offer

• 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 well-being 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.

About the Company

Apply today and bring your equity research expertise to a global team where your analysis directly shapes the investment decisions of clients around the world.

Job Details

• Job Family Group: Research
• Job Family: Research Analysis
• Time Type: Full-time
• Primary Location: New York, New York, United States
• Primary Location Full-Time Salary Range: $150,000.00 - $175,000.00 (USD)

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.

Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

Other Relevant Skills

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Anticipated Posting Close Date

Sep 18, 2026

Automated Processing and AI

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