This file contains a description of a current Citi employee and description of the employee experience through a set of questions and answers. In line with my comment above, I truly believe the people at Citi and furthermore the culture they foster is the firms competitive edge. I work with individuals who on all levels serve as my mentors and teachers. From the moment I entered the bank, it was clear that my development as an analyst, and furthermore a professional, was held at the forefront of importance for senior management. For me, this has been an integral part of my experience and what I believe separates Citi from its peers.

]]> I would say that the people at Citi, whether at the junior or senior level, are by far the firms key asset. Within my year in the investment bank, I have had the opportunity to work with an array of impressive individuals, who are as equally personable and professional as they are sincere and dedicated. Particularly within my group, I would say that the relationships I have developed with the people I work within go beyond the office. That is, I consider these individuals as much friends as I do colleagues.

]]> As I work in a regional coverage group, I have had the opportunity to work with individuals throughout the bank across all products and industries. Most of the work we do in Latin America general considers a cross-boarder component, which has provided me the opportunity to execute transactions with teams involving our London, Hong Kong and Colombia offices, for example. Additionally, a great percentage of our work involves our local Citibank in-country colleagues.

]]> I have found that many of the skills you need to execute your day to day tasks are things that you are taught on the job and expected to develop throughout your time in the firm. Furthermore, I would say that it is things like work ethic, time management / organizational and critical thinking skills that are developed in undergrad which prove to be the most drawn upon in any professional environment. Aside from the language component, I believe my degree in Latin American Literature helped me to develop communications skills with individuals across cultures, which is something that I utilize daily.

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Name: Therisa Perrin

Title: Analyst

Education: Dartmouth College; Degree: B.A. Latin American Literature

Program: Investment Banking

Level: analyst

Region: North America

What do you consider Citi's competitive edge?: In line with my comment above, I truly believe the people at Citi and furthermore the culture they foster is the firms competitive edge. I work with individuals who on all levels serve as my mentors and teachers. From the moment I entered the bank, it was clear that my development as an analyst, and furthermore a professional, was held at the forefront of importance for senior management. For me, this has been an integral part of my experience and what I believe separates Citi from its peers.
How would you describe your team and the people you work with?: I would say that the people at Citi, whether at the junior or senior level, are by far the firms key asset. Within my year in the investment bank, I have had the opportunity to work with an array of impressive individuals, who are as equally personable and professional as they are sincere and dedicated. Particularly within my group, I would say that the relationships I have developed with the people I work within go beyond the office. That is, I consider these individuals as much friends as I do colleagues.
What other groups do you liaise with regularly within the Firm?: As I work in a regional coverage group, I have had the opportunity to work with individuals throughout the bank across all products and industries. Most of the work we do in Latin America general considers a cross-boarder component, which has provided me the opportunity to execute transactions with teams involving our London, Hong Kong and Colombia offices, for example. Additionally, a great percentage of our work involves our local Citibank in-country colleagues.
How do you apply your degree to what you're doing now?: I have found that many of the skills you need to execute your day to day tasks are things that you are taught on the job and expected to develop throughout your time in the firm. Furthermore, I would say that it is things like work ethic, time management / organizational and critical thinking skills that are developed in undergrad which prove to be the most drawn upon in any professional environment. Aside from the language component, I believe my degree in Latin American Literature helped me to develop communications skills with individuals across cultures, which is something that I utilize daily.
What do you enjoy doing outside work?: Outside of work I try to spend as much time as possible with my family and friends which usually translates into long dinners on Saturday and Sunday nights. I spend a lot of time traveling for work, so I would generally opt for staying close to home.

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