Description

Citizens is seeking an ambitious Investment Banking Jr. Associate to join the Financial Institutions Group. In this role you will support senior bankers with a focus on originating and executing capital markets and strategic advisory 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 a Corporate Finance Associate, you will participate in all steps of the transaction life cycle, 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 new opportunities and coordinating projects, and will interact directly with Managing Directors, senior management, other product groups within Citizens, as well as with corporate and private equity clients. You will be expected to work under limited supervision, leading execution for sell-side M&A engagements, as well as supporting industry aligned senior professionals in Equity Capital Markets, Debt Capital Markets, and Sponsor Coverage to originate and successfully execute a wide variety of transactions, including initial public offerings, convertibles, acquisition finance, loan syndication, and high yield bonds. 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 Equity Capital Markets, Debt Capital Markets, 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
Assisting in the evaluation and execution of sell-side Mergers & Acquisitions engagements across the Financial Institutions Group - consisting of assignments across Wealth Management, Accounting Services, Legal Services, Insurance and Insurance Services, Alternative Asset Managers / BDCs, FinTech, Specialty Finance, and Mortgage Finance.
Providing financial analysis and materials preparation for both equity and debt capital markets transaction opportunities - inclusive of initial public offerings, follow on offerings, convertible note issuances, rated term loan B issuances, and more.

Qualifications, Education, Certifications And/or Other Professional Credentials

3+ years of direct experience in M&A, Corporate Finance, Leveraged Finance or Capital Markets.
Proven experience in Financial Institutions Group 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

Pay Transparency

The salary range for this position is $170,000 to $175,000 per year, plus an opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus. Actual pay is based on various factors including but not limited to the work location, and relevant skills and experience.

We offer competitive pay, comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, retirement benefits, maternity/paternity leave, flexible work arrangements, education reimbursement, wellness programs and more. Note, Citizens’ paid time off policy exceeds the mandatory, paid sick or paid time-away policy of very local and state jurisdiction in the United States. For an overview of our benefits, visit https://jobs.citizensbank.com/benefits.

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

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, 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. At Citizens, we are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that enables all colleagues to bring their best selves to work every day and everyone is expected to be treated with respect and professionalism. Employment decisions are based solely on merit, qualifications, performance and capability.

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

Posting End Date: 05/31/2026

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