Investment Banking Analyst

Citizens is seeking an experienced Investment Banking Analyst to join the Mergers & Acquisitions (“M&A”) division of our Capital Markets & Advisory team (“CM&A”). This role is based in our Richmond office and supports Managing Directors, Directors, Vice Presidents, and Associates in developing and pitching strategic and financial solutions to corporate clients and financial sponsors.

Analysts work directly with senior deal professionals to execute all facets of prospective and active client engagements, gaining broad exposure across transactions from pitch through closing.

Primary Responsibilities

• Participate in all phases of the transaction lifecycle, from pitch and origination through execution and closing
• Prepare pitch materials and update presentation decks for prospective and existing client meetings
• Prepare detailed transaction marketing materials, including confidential information memoranda (CIMs) and management presentations
• Perform extensive financial modeling and valuation analysis, including analysis of deal structures and transaction alternatives
• Manage due diligence workstreams, including populating, organizing, and administering virtual data rooms
• Directly liaise with clients’ C‑suite and senior management teams to prepare marketing materials and respond to diligence and information requests
• Conduct comprehensive company and industry research, and develop analytical materials and perspectives for internal and client use
• Analyze financial model outputs and client information to formulate conclusions and recommendations for discussion with deal teams and clients
• Research financial and strategic buyers and support outreach and engagement with potential counterparties
• Participate in client meetings and, as appropriate, meetings with prospective buyers and investors

Qualifications, Education, and Experience

• 1–2 years of direct experience in Investment Banking, M&A, or Capital Markets, with proven client interaction; or 2–4 years of relevant experience in public accounting (e.g., Big 4)
• Bachelor’s degree required; exceptional academic performance with relevant coursework in finance and accounting preferred
• Attendance in a formal investment banking or corporate banking training program preferred, but not required
• Demonstrated aptitude for quantitative and qualitative analysis, with a strong understanding of financial statements, financial modeling, valuation, and company or industry analysis
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to express ideas in a clear, persuasive, and organized manner