Banking, Financing, Equity Capital Markets, Placement Analyst, London - United Kingdom 2027

About the role

Citi’s six-month Equity Capital Markets placement in London starts in January 2027. Analysts support capital-raising transactions, develop pitchbooks, analyse financial data, coordinate transaction processes, and work with clients, senior bankers, sales teams, and global colleagues. Successful participants may be considered for a full-time position after graduation.

Responsibilities

• Develop pitchbooks and execute Equity Capital Markets mandates for Citi clients.
• Support IPOs, accelerated equity offerings, rights issues, and other capital-raising projects.
• Manage transaction processes, including compliance checks, committee approvals, and research compliance liaison.
• Analyse company valuations, discounted cash flows, financing, comparative, and pro forma analyses.
• Work with M&A, Financing, and Debt Capital Markets teams where necessary.
• Engage with clients, senior management, sales teams, and Citi’s global network.

Program Details

• The six-month placement program starts in January 2027.
• The role is based at 25–33 Canada Square, Canary Wharf, London.
• Successful placement analysts will be considered for full-time positions after graduation.
• The role currently offers hybrid working, with three mandatory office days weekly.
• Two additional working days from home are optional, subject to business approval.

Requirements

• Be in the penultimate year of university.
• Expected to achieve or have achieved a 2:1 undergraduate degree, or equivalent.
• Be available to start in January 2027.
• Show a desire to develop a deep understanding of the financial industry.
• Demonstrate intellectual curiosity, proactive thinking, and interest in the business.
• Have strong communication, planning, organisational, analytical, and workload-management skills.

Personal Attributes

• Work efficiently both within a team and as an individual contributor.
• Manage workloads effectively while meeting tight deadlines.
• Commit to personal growth, career development, mobility, and flexibility.
• Build rapport and relationships in team environments.
• Demonstrate integrity and ethical decision-making.
• Show dedication to learning and genuine passion for the business.