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Banking, Investment Banking, Summer Analyst, London - United Kingdom 2027 - Citi
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What this title actually means
The full title reads: Banking, Investment Banking, Summer Analyst, London - United Kingdom 2027 - Citi. Source
Reading the tokens in order: 'Banking' is the broad segment label, 'Investment Banking' names the corporate advisory division, 'Summer Analyst' is the entry level programme and seniority band, 'London - United Kingdom' is the placement, '2027' is the intake year, and 'Citi' names the employer.
The team
The posting calls it the 'Investment Banking team' in London and describes it as advising corporate clients who want to raise funds in capital markets and need strategic support in financial transactions: mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, financial restructurings, underwriting and distributing equity, debt and derivative securities. Source
The job family metadata on the posting lists Job Family Group as 'Institutional Banking' and Job Family as 'Investment Banking'. Source
About 119 people have held London roles in IBD between 2018 and 2026.
The firm
The posting describes Citi as 'a team of approximately 219,000 dedicated people from around the globe'. Source
About 318 people have held London roles at Citigroup between 2018 and 2026.
What this posting signals
The 10 week summer analyst programme starts in June and begins with a one week training programme in London, after which summer analysts are assigned to an industry or product coverage group focusing on financial analysis and business development. Source
Day to day tasks include collecting and analysing company information, building financial models and company valuations, preparing new business development presentations, coordinating with internal and external teams, and preparing internal compliance documentation. Source
Successful summer analysts will be considered for a full time position after graduation. Source
The role is based at 33 Canada Square Canary Wharf, London, E14 5LB, on a hybrid model with three mandatory days in the office and two optional days from home, subject to business approval. Source
Recruitment runs on a rolling basis with no application deadline, and candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible; the listing itself is valid through 2026-10-20. Source
Are you eligible?
Candidates must be in their penultimate or final year of university and expected to achieve or already hold a 2:1 (or equivalent) at undergraduate level in any degree discipline. Source
An interest in business is required; fluency in a second language is listed as desirable but not essential. Source
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