Winter 2027

Markets Intern

Sales, Trading & Structuring

Deadline 6/1/26
Citi

Citi

10,001+ employees

Global financial services including banking, investment

No salary listed

Frankfurt, Germany

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Category
Quantitative Finance (1)
Required Skills
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • A good understanding of finance and a strong interest in Markets; previous experience in Financial Markets would be advantageous
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with strong attention to detail, a self-starter who takes ownership and enjoys working as part of a team
  • Expected to achieve or have achieved a 2.1 or equivalent at undergraduate level
  • You are in your penultimate or final year of university or business school
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel
  • Fluency in German and English is required
  • You are available for 6 months starting in late 2026
Responsibilities
  • Collect and analyse macro market and industry specific information daily to assist your team in creating tangible ideas for clients
  • Providing clients directly with market content, updated analysis and building daily news being dispatched to clients
  • Support to address confirmation and settlement issues and work on ideas to improve processes
  • Organization of Marketing activities including Corporate Access and Analyst Access for Institutional Clients
  • Optimizing process for regular client tasks: Post Trade Report, Weekly/Monthly Recap of Client activity, Trade efficiency, Hit Ratios analysis and related tasks
  • Handling of various inquiries from institutional or corporate clients using internal pricing systems as well as direct coordination with trading desks
  • Build tools to best identify business trends and materialize investment opportunities
  • Work on Structured Products & Exotic Options pricing requests
  • Focus on pre and post trade services (interacting with Origination, Valuation, Middle and Back Office departments)
  • Conduct research in order to identify new products, clients and trends
  • Small scale project management style tasks like coordinating, keeping track of follow ups and making call notes
Desired Qualifications
  • Previous experience in Financial Markets would be advantageous
  • Desire to develop a deep understanding of the industry
  • Intellectual curiosity and proactive approach to searching for new and creative ideas
  • Self-starter taking ownership for own actions
  • Strong communication, planning, and organizational skills
  • Commitment to personal growth and career development including mobility and flexibility; you also have a strong desire to learn, are proactive, building rapport and relationships in team environments
  • Unquestioned commitment to integrity and ethical decision-making

Citi provides financial services including consumer banking, credit, investment banking, and wealth management to individuals, corporations, and governments. The company operates by earning interest on loans and collecting fees for managing investments, processing trades, and facilitating cross-border transactions through its digital platforms. Unlike many local banks, Citi maintains a physical and digital presence in over 160 countries, allowing it to serve as a single partner for clients with global financial needs. Its goal is to drive growth and profitability for its clients and shareholders while supporting environmental and social sustainability initiatives.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

1812

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • $30B buyback announced at 2026 Investor Day supports 14-15% ROTCE by 2031.
  • Hired 60 MDs from 20 rivals since 2024 to boost Banking revenues 15% in Q1 2026.
  • TTS and Securities Services growth via tech M&A accelerates embedded banking through 2026.

What critics are saying

  • JPMorgan poaches Citi's cross-border talent, eroding MD retention within 12-24 months.
  • Basel IV phases in 2025-2028 force 15-20% more capital, cutting Markets ROE.
  • Fintechs like Stripe displace Services revenues in 18-36 months via AI automation.

What makes Citi unique

  • Citi refocused in 2024-2025 by exiting 14 consumer franchises to sharpen Services and Markets.
  • Banamex consumer business targets public listing in 2025-2026 while retaining institutional Mexico unit.
  • Three engines—Services, Markets & Banking, Wealth—drive strategy under CEO Jane Fraser.

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