Citigroup, Inc

Equity Research Senior Associate, Biotech

Citigroup, Inc • $121K — $181K *
New York, NY 10025In-Person
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 2 to 10 years of sell-side equity research experience focused on Biotech Services or a closely related sector.
  • Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or a related field.
  • Proven ability to build and manage complex financial models and apply strong accounting principles.
  • Experience in supporting senior analysts with research materials and client communication.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills for translating complex analyses.
  • Active or eligible to obtain SIE, Series 63, Series 86, and Series 87 licenses within 180 days.
  • High attention to detail, capable of managing multiple priorities under time pressure.

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain detailed financial models to support investment recommendations.
  • Draft equity research publications, including earnings previews and thematic deep-dive notes.
  • Respond to inquiries from clients, providing timely insights on sector developments.
  • Coordinate investor events to ensure high-quality client experiences.
  • Leverage AI tools to enhance research workflows and improve output quality.
  • Mentor junior team members to foster a collaborative research environment.
  • Evaluate investment decisions with strong judgment, adhering to ethical standards.

Benefits

  • Hybrid working model with flexibility of 3 days in office and 2 days remote.
  • Direct exposure to senior leadership and institutional clients, accelerating professional growth.
  • Access to Citi's global research resources and cross-sector connectivity.
  • Ongoing learning opportunities and support for professional qualifications.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including health coverage, retirement plans, and wellness programs.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities
  • Build, maintain, and update detailed financial models for the Biotech Services sector companies, including relative value analysis, earnings forecasts, and scenario modelling to support investment recommendations.
  • Draft and co-author equity research publications including earnings previews and recaps, initiation reports, and thematic deep-dive notes for distribution to institutional clients.
  • Respond to inquiries from internal and external clients, delivering timely and well-informed perspectives on Biotech Services sector developments and covered companies.
  • Coordinate and support investor events including management meetings, company field trips, and industry consultant calls, ensuring seamless execution and strong client experience.
  • Apply AI tools and emerging technologies to enhance research workflows, streamline data analysis, and improve the quality and efficiency of published outputs.
  • Mentor and support junior team members, contributing to a high-performing research environment through knowledge sharing and day-to-day guidance.
  • Evaluate business and investment decisions with sound judgement, maintaining the integrity of research outputs and adhering to regulatory and ethical standards at all times.

Required Qualifications & Skills
  • 2 to 10 years of experience in sell-side equity research experience, with a focus on Biotech Services or a closely aligned sector.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in finance, economics, or a related field.
  • Demonstrated ability to build and maintain complex financial models with a strong command of accounting principles and valuation frameworks.
  • Experience supporting senior research analysts, including preparation of research materials and client-facing communications.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex financial analysis into clear, compelling research narratives.
  • Active holding of, or eligibility to obtain within 180 days, SIE, Series 63, Series 86, and Series 87 licenses.
  • High attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities accurately under time-sensitive conditions.

Beneficial Skills & Qualifications
  • MBA, graduate degree, or CFA designation, demonstrating advanced financial and analytical expertise.
  • Significant recent performance in external analyst surveys across the Biotech Services sector, evidencing market recognition of research quality and client impact.

What We Offer
Joining Citi's Equity Research team means working alongside experienced analysts on a global platform, with the tools, access, and support to develop your expertise and deliver meaningful impact for clients.

We offer a working environment built on performance, collaboration, and continued professional growth.
  • A hybrid working model offering 3 days in the office and 2 days working remotely, providing flexibility without compromising team collaboration.
  • Direct exposure to senior research leadership and institutional clients, accelerating your professional development within sell-side equity research.
  • Access to Citi's global research platform, providing scale, resources, and cross-sector connectivity that few firms can offer.
  • Ongoing learning and development opportunities, including support for professional qualifications and emerging research methodologies including AI.
  • Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package reflective of a senior individual contributor role at a leading global financial institution.

Apply today to bring your equity research expertise and influence across Citi's Biotech Services franchise, with direct access to global institutional clients, senior executives, and investment banking leadership.

Job Family Group:
Research

Job Family:
Research Analysis

Time Type:
Full time

Primary Location:
New York New York United States

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
$121,200.00 - $181,800.00

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.

Most Relevant Skills
Please see the requirements listed above.

Other Relevant Skills
For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

Anticipated Posting Close Date:
Aug 26, 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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Citigroup is a financial services holding company that provides financial products and services. The company operates through two segments, Global Consumer Banking (GCB) and Institutional Clients Group (ICG). The GCB segment offers traditional banking services to retail customers through retail banking, commercial banking, Citi-branded cards, and Citi retail services. The ICG segment offers various banking, and financial products and services to corporate, institutional, public sector, and high-net-worth clients. This segment provides wholesale banking products and services, including fixed-income and equity sales and trading, foreign exchange, prime brokerage, derivative services, equity and fixed-income research, corporate lending, investment banking, and advisory services, private banking, cash management, trade finance, and securities services. Citi is committed to sustainability and social responsibility, and the company invests in initiatives that promote economic progress.

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Market Cap
$1.3 billion
Industry
Finance & Insurance
Net Income
$89.6 million
Founded
1812
5 Year Trend
+4.6%
NASDAQ
C
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