What do you enjoy doing outside
work?
I like to keep active when I’m not in the office. I regularly
play basketball, tennis and ski. I started playing golf recently
and need to spend some time working on my game. Although it can be
difficult to find the time, I also enjoy traveling. The last
several years I’ve spent New Year’s skiing in Colorado and Utah.
More recently, I went to Peru for a wedding where I traveled
throughout the country, including to Machu Picchu (a must see for
anyone who visits Peru).
What do you consider Citi's
competitive edge?
First and foremost, the people. I think that each and every
professional at Citi is dedicated to providing the best possible
service for their clients. And second, the breadth and depth of
Citi's platform. When you combine the human resources available to
Citi clients and the reach of Citi's global platform, the result is
a company that is unmatched by any competitor in its ability to
provide timely service and advice for its clients around the world.
There are countless occasions where I (and my colleagues) have
experienced just how powerful and useful all these resources can be
when trying to meet and exceed a client's needs.
How would you describe your team and
the people you work with?
Smart, dedicated professionals who understand the importance of
teamwork. It's crucial to note that working hard is expected in our
group; however, we all recognize and respect the need to have
interests outside of the office.
What other groups do you liaise with
regularly within the Firm?
Like many groups in Capital Markets Origination, we have
touchpoints across the firm. We regularly interact with Investment
Banking and other Capital Markets Origination groups such
as Financial Institutions Capital Markets, Industrial Capital
Markets and Global Securitized Products.
How do you apply your degree to what
you're doing now?
My degree is in International Business with a minor in Political
Science. Coming from a Liberal Arts college I wasn't exposed to an
intensive finance program, but I learned to think critically and at
the same time gained a solid foundation of many of the key concepts
that are needed to succeed in the financial services industry.
Armed with this background, I was able to get up the curve quickly
during the Analyst training program, and have since expanded this
knowledge during my time on the desk and in the Associate training
program.