Kristina Kazarian joined the New York office of Deutsche Bank (NYSE: DB) as a director and lead research analyst for the MLP and natural gas sectors in the Markets division, the bank said Sept. 15.

Most recently, she was senior analyst for the midstream and MLP sector at Fidelity Management & Research Co., where she worked for more than seven years covering power, utilities, refining and more, the bank said. Fidelity’s midstream and MLP sector has more than $700 billion in market cap, the bank added.

“Kristina is one of the most respected MLPs and natural gas analysts in the industry,” said Steve Pollard, head of Research for the Americas at Deutsche Bank’s New York office. Kazarian will report to him, the bank noted.

“Her well-rounded background within the sectors as a fund manager and as an analyst will enhance the bank’s offering and provide our clients a thorough and independent perspective. We’re very excited to welcome Kristina to lead the team,” he added.