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Roles of an Analyst
Our Programs
Who we are looking for
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Roles of an Analyst

What Global Transaction Services offers:

The realisation of innovation and break-out growth strategies in the commercial world are, from a financial perspective, reliant on a company's operating efficiency (i.e. financial appetite to invest) and the ability to execute and make that vision a reality, i.e. how do they price, how do they connect the financial flows, how do they account for and report to the respective legal entities and regulatory bodies, etc. This is where GTS plays a critical role, both with execution and ongoing consultation, given the long-term partnerships we have established with our clients.

There is not only a diversity of roles to challenge talented individuals across a broad base of skill-sets within our organisation, but the opportunity to work together as a high performance team and contribute directly to the growth of this exciting business.

Roles an Analyst may undertake in Global Transaction Services include the following:

Product Management and Sales : delve into the technical nuts and bolts of product management, pushing the envelope forward on new product initiatives in partnership with operations, technology, legal/compliance and the market infrastructures that we intrinsically connect with. New product development may be organic or, in some cases, non-organic, as we also grow our reach and capability through strategic alliances. Get involved in the analysis of market opportunities at the outset, and the integration of solutions with alliances forged.
Client Delivery : client service is a key strategic differentiator for the business, and a rotation through Client Delivery gives you a practical understanding of our client touch-points, from the implementation of new deals won, through client service at the operating level of the relationship, to the consulting group that works strategically with our clients to continue improving process efficiency through re-engineering.
Operations and Technology : a rotation through the engine room of the business will give you valuable insight into the core of our infrastructure, and the processes and service contracts in place to both deliver on 'business-as-usual' as well as participate in the design and delivery of new initiatives and capabilities.
Functions : you might work in Finance, Risk Management, Compliance or Marketing, all of which sit at the confluence of the business. These rotations give you a lateral view of the business, the business management analytics, and how our strategies and initiatives are translated into core messages that promote our agenda externally with clients and in the industry. A functional rotation should help you bring all the pieces together, equipping you with the perspective to understand the complexities and trade-offs in steering and growing a successful franchise within Citi.
Client Coverage : get involved with wallet-sizing client opportunity, accompany client managers on client visits and participate in the preparation of pitch presentations to clients.

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Our Programs

GTS in EMEA has two programmes you can apply for:

Full Time Programme
Summer Internship

Full Time Programme

The Global Transaction Services (GTS) Analyst Programme is a unique experience that gives you a head start if you are contemplating a career in banking and finance within the EMEA region. The programme is structured to give you the opportunity to build both business and technical skills, as well as an invaluable set of leadership skills that will help you navigate and thrive in a fast-paced, multi-national corporate environment.

The GTS Analyst programme commences at the end of August with a six-week training programme. The first three weeks will take place in London where your formal training begins alongside Analysts from other Business areas. This comprises of orientation and induction sessions providing an overview of Citi and specifically Citi’s Markets and Banking division. The training, which is run by external and internal trainers, includes team building, Introduction to Financial Products and Derivatives, Core Financial Skills, Fast Effective Reading and Presentation Skills, as well as Social Events which will enable you to develop your networking skills.

You will then fly to Budapest for three weeks where you will go through intensive specific GTS training. The formal training consists of core GTS Product Training – Cash, Trade and Securities and Funds Services and product management training. If you have not covered certain topics in your past studies, their will the opportunity to take additional modules during this training.

After the training you will start the two-year rotational programme. Once you have completed 12 months on the programme you will attend the Mid-Programme training. This includes GTS essential risk skills, Action selling, presentation skills workshop and a deeper focus on MBTI and how to use this tool effectively within a sales environment. At the end of two year programme, you will attend the graduation training, which will focus on enhancement of communication style, persuasion, negotiation skills and effective relationship building. Once completed you will attend a graduation ceremony to mark the end of your programme and your move into your new full time team.

Summer Internship

The London office Summer Internship Programme runs for 10 weeks from the end of June.

You will start the Internship with an Induction to Citi along with 200+ Summer Analysts joining Citi Markets & Banking divisions in London.

The initial 3-day training includes:

a review of important processes that you should know as a new employee to Citi
an Introduction to Global Financial Markets and Citi. This course provides the opportunity for you to identify and explain the main business areas of an investment bank, Citi’s products and services as well as engage in interactive trading simulations and portfolio management
specific business presentations
a team work event

After the initial training you will then be assigned to a desk within Fixed Income, Currencies & Commodities where you will be allocated a project/rotations to work on.

Throughout the summer we will continue to provide you with training and networking opportunities to help you gain an in depth knowledge of the whole of Citi. These events include a weekly Business Presentation series, networking opportunities with senior managers and various intern-wide social events. A buddy will be also allocated to you to give you an informal advice and support network over the summer with us.

During the programme, we will be evaluating you for a full time position on the Analyst Programme for the following year. We do this through:

a mid term evaluation
a project presentation to senior management and
a final term review.

This is a two way process, providing you with an opportunity for you to evaluate whether this is where you want to take your career as well.

The programme may also feature additional activities such as:

Breakfast Forums
Lunch Forums

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Who we are looking for

Going forward we see our business continuing to flourish, and the challenges and opportunities facing our clients around the world mean challenges and opportunities for our people. We are looking for people who can face these challenges and help us to continue to succeed and meet our business goals.

We are unwavering in our commitment to investing in our Analyst programmes. We ensure that they have superior financial knowledge and are equiped with the necessary skills to successfully develop and maintain profitable client relationships.

We asked our GTS recruiters to describe what makes a good candidate and what specific skills they are looking for.

We are seeking candidates who are highly motivated and have superior academic achievement in a wide variety of disciplines. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. In order to succeed, you will need to use your business awareness, analytical and relationship building skills and be self–motivated, pro-active and independent. You will thrive on change, have a capacity for incorporating ever-broader areas of knowledge and enjoy networking. Our employees work in an international environment and often have fluency in a number of languages.

Some of the key attributes of a qualified candidate are:

Excellent academic background
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Fluent in the language of the country you are applying for and English
Analytical skills, results orientated and innovative thinking
Excellent team player
Previous international experience as well as internships within this area is an advantage
Strong willingness to relocate across Europe, Middle East and Africa throughout the 2 year rotational programme
Good understanding of the Financial Industry

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Recruitment Process

We open for applications on the 1st September 2007

The application deadlines are:

Analyst Programme: 4th November 2007

Summer Internship Programme: 20th January 2008

Our interview process for the full time programme will commence in November 2007, for summer internships it will commence in January 2008.

Full Time Analyst

Below is an outline of the recruitment process from application received to offer:

Stage 1: Application is reviewed by Graduate Recruitment and the Business

Stage 2: Invited to an online Numerical Reasoning Test

Stage 3: Further screening by Graduate Recruitment

Stage 4: First round interviews:
Two 1:1 competency based interviews,
Numerical Reasoning Test

Stage 5: Assessment Centre:
Three 1:1 competency based interviews with Managing Directors & Directors,
Written Case Study Analysis/Presentation & Group Discussion

Stage 6: Offer extended by Graduate Recruitment

Summer Internship

Below is an outline of the recruitment process from application received to offer:

Stage 1: Application is reviewed by Graduate Recruitment and the Business

Stage 2: Invited to an online Numerical Reasoning Test

Stage 3: Further screening by Graduate Recruitment

Stage 4: Assessment Centre:
              Three 1:1 competency based interviews with Managing Directors & Directors,
              Numerical Reasoning Test,
              Written Case Study Analysis/Presentation & Group Discussion

Stage 5: Offer extended by Graduate Recruitment

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