This file contains a description of a current Citi employee and description of the employee experience through a set of questions and answers. Surrounding oneself with good people helps pave the road for success, and it is evident that Citi aims to ensure its success and longevity by hiring the best people around the world, while cultivating a family atmosphere. The people that I work with are immensely intelligent, worldly and above all supportive, contributing daily to my career development, and business knowledge.

]]> Citis people resources coupled with our global footprint gives us a standing unsurpassed by any other financial services institution in the world. In the international arena, Citis name is synonymous with innovation, boldness and prestige. Specifically, in Latin America, our partnership across 21 markets allows for great synergies and unique positioning of our brand, and our people.

]]> Our focus is the client, and therefore corporate banking is not limited to one function. When we approach a client we do not limit our offering to only our particular product family or solutions, but instead present the synergies of the bank collectively alongside our peers across the bank in order to provide the client with the best fit for their business. To achieve this we liaise with the full breadth of the bank at a local, regional, and global level including but not limited to investment bankers, credit and risk officers, foreign exchange sales & trading, global relationship bankers, global marketers, etc.

]]> My degree in international finance is directly related to my responsibilities today. On a daily basis we are analyzing a clients approach to business, and what impacts the decision making process which those global CFOs, treasurers, and corporate officers undertake.

]]> I enjoy taking yoga and dance classes, and when I can’t make it to the classes, I love going for a run. I also love watching movies with my two puppies, Sophie and Nina and spending quality time with my friends and loved ones.

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Name: Brenda Torres

Title: Regional Latin America Sales Manager

Education: Fordham University, B.S. in International Finance with a concentration in Marketing

Program: Global Transaction Services

Level: analyst

Region: North America

How would you describe your team and the people you work with?: Surrounding oneself with good people helps pave the road for success, and it is evident that Citi aims to ensure its success and longevity by hiring the best people around the world, while cultivating a family atmosphere. The people that I work with are immensely intelligent, worldly and above all supportive, contributing daily to my career development, and business knowledge.
What do you consider Citi's competitive edge?: Citis people resources coupled with our global footprint gives us a standing unsurpassed by any other financial services institution in the world. In the international arena, Citis name is synonymous with innovation, boldness and prestige. Specifically, in Latin America, our partnership across 21 markets allows for great synergies and unique positioning of our brand, and our people.
What other groups do you liaise with regularly within the Firm?: Our focus is the client, and therefore corporate banking is not limited to one function. When we approach a client we do not limit our offering to only our particular product family or solutions, but instead present the synergies of the bank collectively alongside our peers across the bank in order to provide the client with the best fit for their business. To achieve this we liaise with the full breadth of the bank at a local, regional, and global level including but not limited to investment bankers, credit and risk officers, foreign exchange sales & trading, global relationship bankers, global marketers, etc.
How do you apply your degree to what you're doing now?: My degree in international finance is directly related to my responsibilities today. On a daily basis we are analyzing a clients approach to business, and what impacts the decision making process which those global CFOs, treasurers, and corporate officers undertake.
What do you enjoy doing outside work?: I enjoy taking yoga and dance classes, and when I can’t make it to the classes, I love going for a run. I also love watching movies with my two puppies, Sophie and Nina and spending quality time with my friends and loved ones.

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