Banking, Investment Banking, Placement Analyst, Zurich, Switzerland 2027 - January Intake

About the role

Six-month full-time Investment Banking placement in Zurich starting January 2027. The Placement Analyst will support mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, restructurings, and securities underwriting while developing skills in financial analysis, valuation, modelling, transaction execution, client presentations, and investment banking through practical experience and comprehensive training.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyse company information, industry research, and financial data to support transactions.
• Build financial models covering company valuations, discounted cash flow analysis, financing structures, and comparable-company analysis.
• Prepare and finalise business development presentations communicating strategic insights and proposals to clients.
• Coordinate workflows with internal teams and external working groups to support timely project execution.
• Prepare internal documentation and comply with relevant control and compliance requirements.

Candidate Profile

• Applicants must be in their final university year or recent graduates from any degree discipline.
• Achieve or have achieved a UK 2:1 equivalent, or at least Swiss Grade 5.
• Demonstrate strong academic achievement and a clear interest in business and financial services.
• Communicate fluently in both English and German, verbally and in writing.
• Show intellectual curiosity, initiative, adaptability, organisation, and strong communication skills.
• Demonstrate integrity, ethical judgement, willingness to learn, and ability to build collaborative relationships.

Program and Recruitment

• Placement begins in January 2027 and provides practical exposure to investment banking transactions.
• Citi offers comprehensive training covering the intricacies of investment banking.
• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so candidates are encouraged to apply early.