What advice would you offer prospective candidates on
transitioning from school to the workplace?
It is important to keep an open mind about the opportunities
that are being presented to them. You should also
be flexible, ready to work hard and have the ability to think
through a problem instead of blindly following instructions.
Remember this is a marathon and not a 100 meter dash.
People will be surprised how much classroom learning is used
in the real world directly and indirectly. A good
understanding of the concepts in school will be always be helpful
at work.
What do you consider Citi's
competitive edge?
Citi’s global presence, distribution network, products, and an
empowered, motivated best-in-class team gives us the competitive
edge.
How would you describe your team and
the people you work with?
Team players have been a hallmark of Citi teams. In my rotations
across various groups, I have worked with extremely talented,
hardworking and helpful people.
How has Citi supported your career
development?
From facilitating expense reviews in Capital Markets &
Banking to gaining an understanding of financial services in the
consumer field, Citi has given me the opportunity to work in varied
fields of business in the last 24+ months.
I have also increased my knowledge of financial services and
finance by working in the Regulatory Capital Group in Corporate
Treasury and the Private Equity Group in Citi Alternative
Investments.
Various training programs on the web and in the classroom have
also contributed to my learning. Additionally, there is a
regular mentoring program in place, which helps me share my
thoughts and get guidance from senior managers on a regular
basis. There is also a regular feedback and performance evaluation
process which not only evaluates performance but creates
opportunities for career development.
At this point of my career I believe I have a lot to learn to
develop and these opportunities help me in my career
advancement.
Describe your experience in your specific training
program.
The Financial Management Associate Program provides tremendous
opportunity to an incoming Associate in Citi in many ways. I have
been able to work in various business lines in Citi across the
globe, gaining an understanding of financial services. The program
also gives an opportunity to work with senior management in the
company thus gaining insights about Citi, finance, work life
balance, etc. from their years of experience. Throughout the
program, you get to build a strong network across the company,
while getting the opportunity to try various roles in finance first
hand before committing oneself for a significant period with that
field.
What do you enjoy doing outside
work?
A bit of reading (management, investments & politics), a bit
of golf and tennis and long drives help me relax outside work.