Enterprise Services and Public Affairs (ESPA) Summer Associate Program

You’re the brains behind our work.

You’re ready to bring your knowledge from the classroom to the boardroom, and Citi wants to help you get there. Whether it’s honing your skills or building your network, we know that success can’t come without growth. Our programs equip you with the knowledge and training you need to play a valuable role on your team, and establish a long-term career here. At Citi, we value internal mobility, and career growth is not a question of if, but when.

Citi is looking for Summer Associates to join the Enterprise Services and Public Affairs team in New York. Citi’s ESPA’s Function plays a central role in how the firm delivers for our colleagues and clients while tackling the consequential issues of today. We are critical to the execution of Citi’s strategy, and we leverage our seat at the table and relationships with external stakeholders to help shape firm-wide priorities and how the world perceives and experiences the firm. We are the ultimate connector across businesses and functions, harnessing the power of our networks to advance Citi’s mission and bring innovative solutions to the challenges our firm faces.

We provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed.

The ESPA Summer Associate Program is a 10-week internship opportunity in the ESPA function. The Program will provide Summer Associates with on-the-job-training in one of our many ESPA teams, including:

• Community Investing & Development
• Real Estate Services
• Communications
• Government Affairs
• Sustainability and ESG

Your time here will look something like this.

The ESPA Summer Associate program begins in June with a training program, providing Summer Associates with an overview of Citi, a technology training session, and an introduction to Citi’s ESPA organization.The Summer Program will provide Summer Associates with Senior and Junior Mentors, networking opportunities and Senior Speaker Events where Citi’s senior ESPA leaders host discussions and answer questions about their careers and the ESPA functions.

The Summer Associates will receive real-world work, and will be expected to add value to their teams during the 10 weeks.In addition to their daily work, the Summer Associates will also have the opportunity to network with other Citi interns, current program participants and alumni, and other ESPA professionals.The program concludes with the Summer Associates presenting their accomplishments and lessons learned to the Senior ESPA Management team.

We want to hear from you if…

• You have an interest in any of the ESPA functions above and you are ready to learn and discover
• You are pursuing a MBA or Master’s degree and will graduate between December 2025 and June 2026 and you have 3-5 years of work experience
• It is preferred that you currently have a GPA of 3.3 or above
• You have U.S Work Authorization

Who we think will be a great fit…

We’re looking for motivated individuals, who are eager to start their careers, naturally curious, and interested in business. If you have a knack for problem solving and you enjoy brainstorming creative ideas and consulting, Citi is the right place for you! We value diversity and so do you. We’ll also be looking for the following:

• Enthusiasm to learn about the wide range of roles within ESPA
• Ability to think globally, creatively, and to be innovative
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Strong communication skills (both written and verbal) at all organizational levels
• Ability to present information in a clear, creative, and persuasive manner
• Positive attitude and work ethic
• Resiliency to work in a challenging and changing, high volume, fast-paced environment
• Ability to maintain a sense of urgency and execute quickly and efficiently
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Detail oriented with a high level of accuracy and time management skills
• Advanced MS Word, Access, Excel, and PowerPoint skills
• Ability to relocate domestically and/or globally (rotations for the full time program could be located in various locations around the US)
• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to work in high pressure deadline environment

Annual Salary= $130,000

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Job Family Group:

Management Development Programs

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Job Family:

Intern

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Time Type:

Full time

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Primary Location:

New York New York United States

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Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

$95,000.00 - $130,000.00

In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.

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Anticipated Posting Close Date:

Nov 18, 2024

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