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Job Description
Corporate Banking, Associate - Aerospace & Defense
Location: New York New York United States · Hybrid
If you are looking for a role where you watch from the sidelines, this is not it. As an Associate on Citi's Aerospace & Defense (A&D) Corporate Banking team, you will be working directly alongside senior bankers on multi-billion dollar transactions, running credit and capital approval processes, and developing the kind of sector expertise that takes years to acquire anywhere else.
Your client universe spans the full breadth of the A&D landscape: from legacy defense primes to rocket companies that are redefining what is possible in transportation and space. These are some of the most dynamic, high-stakes businesses in the global economy and you will be helping finance their next chapter.
This is a front-office, high-growth coverage role and the trajectory is cleared for launch. That means client exposure, meaningful work, and a fast track to becoming a well-rounded banking professional at one of the world's most globally connected institutions.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as a key relationship management partner to Senior Bankers across a portfolio of leading A&D clients
- Drive client pitches across cash management, trading, FX, loans, debt capital markets, share repurchase, and interest rate and equity derivatives
- Evaluate public filings, research reports, business plans, and financial forecasts to produce sharp strategic and financial analyses
- Monitor industry trends, competitive dynamics, and market best practices to keep clients and the team ahead of the curve
- Coordinate and lead credit and capital committee processes from initiation to approval
Qualifications:
- 4–6 years of experience in corporate banking, investment banking, or a related field
- Strong credit, corporate finance, accounting and capital markets knowledge
- The ability to communicate clearly and persuasively, in writing and in person, with audiences at every level
- A process-oriented mindset – you can keep multiple workstreams moving simultaneously, and know how to align stakeholders across functions and seniority levels
- Series 63, 79 and SIE licenses strongly preferred
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance or equivalent experience
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Job Family Group:
Institutional Banking------------------------------------------------------
Job Family:
Corporate Banking------------------------------------------------------
Time Type:
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Primary Location:
New York New York United States------------------------------------------------------
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
$165,000.00 - $185,000.00
Salary shown is for full-time positions and will be prorated for part-time hires based on number of hours worked.
The hourly rate corresponding to the annual range is:
$79.32 - $88.94
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. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.
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Most Relevant Skills
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Other Relevant Skills
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Anticipated Posting Close Date:
Aug 28, 2026------------------------------------------------------
Automated Processing and AI
We use automated processing, including artificial intelligence, for our legitimate business interests (or our reasonable and appropriate business purposes) to identify and align the candidate's skills and abilities with a specific job opening. Additionally, if you so choose, or consent, we can match your skills and abilities to other suitable roles at Citi.
Importantly, all our hiring processes and decisions, including determining your suitability for a role, are conducted, checked, and decided by individuals. Our automated processing and AI do not involve relying on automatic or autonomous decision-making. Please refer to any Jurisdictional Considerations, with specific provisions for your country (where relevant) for further details.
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