What do you consider Citi's competitive
edge?
Without doubt it would be Citi’s globality and diversity. In a
world where business is becoming more interdependent, a presence in
over a 100 countries, coupled with the innovation that has always
been synonymous with Citi is what gives it its competitive
edge.
What about your career excites you the
most - gets you out of bed in the morning?
Two things
1. It’s a meritocracy -- intelligence and good ideas are respected
and rewarded.
2. It’s a big thinking company --- no idea is too big or too
impossible to explore.
The first excites me; the second keeps me coming back!
How do you apply your degree to what
you're doing now?
Very well! I went to an International Affairs school. While the
international business and finance courses provided the necessary
tools to understand the complexities of my business, the
international emphasis of the learning was what I believe gave me a
very solid foundation and the ability to grasp and contribute to a
business that’s global, and growing across the world.
What skills have you found to be the
most useful in your position?
Teamwork and initiative are absolutely essential to success in
this organization. Apart from that a thorough understanding of the
industry dynamics and business drivers is critical.
How did your summer internship help
you make the decision to pursue a career at Citi?
Three observations helped me decide during my summer internship
within GTS, that I wanted to return as a full time associate. The
people who were dynamic and driven and constantly looking for new
ideas; the tremendous opportunity for career growth; and the focus
on being an industry leader in the business which we were in. All
of these coupled with work-life balance that the group
respected tipped the scale.
How has Citi supported your career
development?
I was part of the Associate program, which being a rotational
program provided me the opportunity to work in different businesses
within GTS as well as in different functional roles (product
management, sales, client management). The experience was akin to
hands on training, allowing me to develop various business skills,
grow professionally and gain company wide exposure. Coming out of
the program I was able to make a more informed decision on where I
wanted to spend the next few years (currently within the product
team in the Cash Management business) and was better equipped in
terms of skills to contribute effectively to my role.
What do you enjoy doing outside
work?
Traveling and music are my main interests. This year is
dedicated to discovering the North American continent and playing
the piano. The highlight of my week however continues to remain
Wednesday evenings with my two delightful nephews!