Fall 2026

Markets Intern

Sales, Trading & Structuring

Posted on 7/21/2026

Deadline 8/9/26
Citi

Citi

10,001+ employees

Global financial services including banking, investment

Compensation Overview

€24.57 - €35.53/hr

Milan, Metropolitan City of Milan, Italy

Hybrid

Hybrid role: up to two days remote per week.

Category
Quantitative Finance (1)
Required Skills
Python
Quantitative Research
Risk Management
VBA
Excel/Numbers/Sheets

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Requirements
  • You are currently enrolled in a university that can provide a mandatory internship agreement which forms part of your graduation (Graduation Year 2026/2027) and possess a valid resident/work permit.
  • Ideally, you are on track to graduate with a Bachelor’s/Master’s degree from a Business or Engineering school.
  • You have a good understanding of finance and an interest in Markets.
  • Your previous experience in Financial Markets would be advantageous.
  • You are proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
  • Your knowledge of programming languages (VBA, Python) is highly desirable.
  • You have excellent interpersonal skills, coupled with a strong attention to detail and exceptional planning and organizational skills.
  • You are intellectually curious and proactively seek out new and creative ideas.
  • You are a self-starter who thrives both independently and as part of a collaborative team, with a strong commitment to personal growth and career development, including mobility and flexibility.
  • You have an unwavering commitment to integrity and ethical decision-making.
  • You are fluent in written and spoken English.
  • Depending on the specific position, a solid understanding of option pricing theory is required; prior experience in derivatives is advantageous.
Responsibilities
  • We''ll help you learn market making and trading book risk management.
  • We''ll offer you the opportunity to make a significant impact on the sales desk by developing pricing, hedging and analysis tools and strategies.
  • We''ll give you the opportunity to support key desk tasks like risk reconciliation, P&L, and trade booking – great for learning core operations.
  • We''ll offer you the opportunity to contribute to quantitative research projects focused on identifying trends in the market and improving existing product offering.
  • We''ll offer you to assist in drafting term sheets and to maintain and improve various databases critical to the desk's operations, providing you with valuable exposure to key aspects of the trading lifecycle.
  • We''ll provide you support to prepare regular market updates based on Citi's research and traders' insights and collaborate with internal partners across departments such as Debt Capital Markets, sales, trading, banking, legal, and Middle Office.
  • We''ll give you the resources to create impactful presentations and sales materials, including the opportunity to develop and showcase compelling trade ideas.
  • We''ll enable you to contribute to the creation of high-quality written derivatives content, including market commentary and trade ideas, for clients such as hedge funds and institutional investors, enhancing your writing skills and industry knowledge.
  • We''ll provide the resources to support the optimisation process for regular client tasks, including post-trade reports and weekly/monthly recaps of client activity.
  • We''ll enable you to drive excellence in pre- and post-trade services, collaborating with Origination, Valuation, Middle, and Back Office departments to ensure seamless execution and exceptional client satisfaction.
Desired Qualifications
  • Knowledge of VBA and Python programming languages is highly desirable.
  • Previous experience in Financial Markets would be advantageous.
  • Solid understanding of option pricing theory is desirable (in some positions may be required).
  • Experience in derivatives is advantageous.
  • Mobility and flexibility in work arrangements is desirable.

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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What believers are saying

  • Citi projects $102.4B revenue and $21.7B earnings by 2029 via 9.2% annual growth
  • Tokenized clearing validates Citi's scalable alternative to fintech payment infrastructure
  • Citi plans $5B digital investment by 2028 to strengthen fee income resilience

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  • 20,000-job cuts through 2026 will impair client service with 80–90% probability
  • $800M H1 severance plus H2 acceleration will compress profitability below peers
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