Leadership Associate
Citi
Leadership Associate
Citi
Runs banking and payments for global clients
You're the brains behind our work.
In U.S. Consumer Cards at Citi, we’re committed to empowering future thought-leaders to create change in a meaningful way that impacts millions of consumers from all walks of life. We are reinventing what the future of personal banking means from a systemic and cultural perspective. We are a bank with a soul that operates with empathy, integrity, and authenticity. As a Leadership Associate, you’ll set a foundation for yourself to grow professionally through our generalized rotational leadership and development program. Join us in accelerating the design and delivery of digital solutions that anticipate consumer trends across multiple rotational opportunities in our business groups, such as: Credit Cards, Citi Retail Services, Marketing, Client Experience, Operations, Analytics & Pricing and Risk.
Accelerate your Career.
At Citi, we're committed to investing in your professional development while fostering a diverse and inclusive environment built on collaboration and continuous learning. For more than two decades, the Consumer Cards Leadership Associate Program has developed MBA talent into future leaders across the organization.
Through this program, you'll gain broad exposure to the Consumer Bank while developing critical leadership, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills. Whether you bring a traditional finance background or are looking to pivot your career, you'll benefit from:
Dedicated mentorship from experienced leaders
Personalized coaching and career development support
Networking opportunities with senior leaders and program alumni
Exposure to a wide range of business functions and strategic initiatives
A collaborative environment that encourages innovation and professional growth
This unique experience will help you develop a deep understanding of how our businesses work together to deliver value to our customers while preparing you for future leadership opportunities.
Your time here will look something like this...
The Leadership Associate Program is a 24-month developmental experience consisting of two 12-month rotations across Citi's Consumer Bank. Each rotation is designed to provide meaningful business exposure, leadership development, and hands-on experience solving real business challenges.
Leadership Associates may rotate through areas such as:
Credit Cards
Analytics & Pricing
Citi Retail Services
Marketing
Client Experience
Operations
Risk
Functional opportunities may include:
Product Management
Project Management
Strategy
Innovation
Marketing
Customer Experience
Risk & Controls
Analytics
Throughout the program, you'll broaden your skill set, build a strong professional network, and gain valuable insight into the diverse functions that drive Citi's Consumer Bank. Upon successful completion of the program, Leadership Associates are considered for Vice President-level opportunities within Citi.
We want to hear from you if...
You are obtaining your MBA degree and are graduating between December 2026 and June 2027
You have 3-5 years of work experience
Technically Advanced in PowerPoint, Intermediate in Excel
Who we think will be a great fit...
Second-Year MBA student who is: Adaptable | Curious | Determined | Collaborative | Empathetic | Strategic Thinker | Analytical | Effective Communicator | Entrepreneurial | Organized | Detail-Oriented
Annual Salary = $140,000
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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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Importantly, all our hiring processes and decisions, including determining your suitability for a role, are conducted, checked, and decided by individuals. Our automated processing and AI do not involve relying on automatic or autonomous decision-making. Please refer to any Jurisdictional Considerations, with specific provisions for your country (where relevant) for further details.
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Citi runs banking, investment and payment services for companies, governments and individuals around the world. Its global network connects institutions with local banking systems, while its US consumer business sells credit cards and deposit accounts. Corporate clients use Citi to manage cash, finance trade and raise capital, and investors use its trading, custody and wealth services to hold and manage assets. The bank earns interest on loans and fees from payments, securities transactions, financial advice and account services. Citi traces its banking roots to 1812; the Citigroup holding company was formed in 1998, and its headquarters are in New York City.
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