Research Strategist, AVP, New York

The Research Strategist is a seasoned professional role. Applies in-depth disciplinary knowledge, contributing to the development of new techniques and the improvement of processes and work-flow for the area or function. Integrates subject matter and industry expertise within a defined area. Requires in-depth understanding of how areas collectively integrate within the sub-function as well as coordinate and contribute to the objectives of the function and overall business. Evaluates moderately complex and variable issues with substantial potential impact, where development of an approach/taking of an action involves weighing various alternatives and balancing potentially conflicting situations using multiple sources of information. Requires good analytical skills in order to filter, prioritize and validate potentially complex and dynamic material from multiple sources. Strong communication and diplomacy skills are required. Regularly assumes informal/formal leadership role within teams. Involved in coaching and training of new recruits. Significant impact in terms of project size, geography, etc. by influencing decisions through advice, counsel and/or facilitating services to others in area of specialization. Work and performance of all teams in the area are directly affected by the performance of the individual.

Responsibilities:

• The strategist is expected to apply their quantitative and analytical skills into analyzing trends in Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities.
• Leverage quantitative skills to analyze vast amounts of data and identify trends in prepayment, issuance, and supply and demand.
• Analyze relative values of the securities and recommend improvements to the existing valuation frameworks.
• Collect, process, and summarize data and insights into written investment reports to help clients make investment decisions.
• Develop relationships with Citi clients and collaborate with sales, trading, and quants. Address client questions and requests.
• Engage in Citi’s broader corporate objectives, such as recruitment and training of junior analysts and associates.
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years previous experience
• Clear and effective communications both written and spoken
• Strong understanding in fixed income assets and their valuations. Previous experience on Agency MBS is a plus
• Solid technical skills including Python, Excel, and a database querying language (e.g. SQL, XML, etc).
• Methodical approach and demonstrated organizational capabilities
• Good interpersonal skills and proven team player
• Possess a positive attitude, drive and initiative
• Secure and maintain applicable licenses (Series SIE, 7, and 63).

Education:

• Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience

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Job Family Group:

Research

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Job Family:

Research Analysis

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Time Type:

Full time

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Primary Location:

New York New York United States

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Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

$150,000.00 - $175,000.00

In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi of