This file contains a description of a current Citi employee and description of the employee experience through a set of questions and answers. A candidate needs to be able to carry forward the good habits developed over the course of their formal education (to date) and discard the bad habits which might haunt them from their undergraduate years. Remember that college life is simply the start of an education process which has no end, so don’t think that you know it all, and that you no longer have to work hard to progress. A successful candidate should have the same drive and energy that made them a successful student. Focus on improving each day and establish a network of colleagues that you can look towards for advice and direction.

]]> I was given the opportunity to represent Citi at the Jimmy Carter Habitat for Humanity build in Puebla Mexico. It was clearly the highlight of my professional career. I was privileged enough to participate in an effort which resulted in the construction of 150 homes in little over one week. During that week, I had the good fortune of meeting and working with Citi volunteers from around the globe, dining with President and Mrs. Carter and working side by side volunteers from around the world. In addition, I was asked to represent Citi at the closing ceremony, which was attended by several thousand people on site and was broadcast live on Mexican television. The speech I delivered on behalf of our team was heartfelt and the reaction I received was quite humbling. In the end, the most memorable experience I have ever had at Citi was turning over keys for a new home to a very deserving family. That is what Citi is all about. Special people making a difference all around the world!

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Name: Ron DeRenzo

Title: Director

Education: BS- Wagner College

Program: Global Transaction Services

Level: associate

Region: North America

What advice would you offer prospective candidates on transitioning from school to the workplace?: A candidate needs to be able to carry forward the good habits developed over the course of their formal education (to date) and discard the bad habits which might haunt them from their undergraduate years. Remember that college life is simply the start of an education process which has no end, so don’t think that you know it all, and that you no longer have to work hard to progress. A successful candidate should have the same drive and energy that made them a successful student. Focus on improving each day and establish a network of colleagues that you can look towards for advice and direction.
Describe the most memorable experience you've ever had at Citi.: I was given the opportunity to represent Citi at the Jimmy Carter Habitat for Humanity build in Puebla Mexico. It was clearly the highlight of my professional career. I was privileged enough to participate in an effort which resulted in the construction of 150 homes in little over one week. During that week, I had the good fortune of meeting and working with Citi volunteers from around the globe, dining with President and Mrs. Carter and working side by side volunteers from around the world. In addition, I was asked to represent Citi at the closing ceremony, which was attended by several thousand people on site and was broadcast live on Mexican television. The speech I delivered on behalf of our team was heartfelt and the reaction I received was quite humbling. In the end, the most memorable experience I have ever had at Citi was turning over keys for a new home to a very deserving family. That is what Citi is all about. Special people making a difference all around the world!
What do you consider Citi's competitive edge?: In over 100 countries, we are as big as any local bank, bigger than most foreign banks and the biggest presence of any American institution. That is our goal and that is a true competitive advantage.
How would you describe your team and the people you work with?: I look at the team of people I surround myself with as an extended family. I often refer to them as such and feel very fortunate that we have developed that type of rapport in our department. I feel the privileged to be leading this team and realize that we are all in this together. We are here to service our clients, to support each other and to protect our franchise. The team has hard working, energetic professionals who produce a quality product day in and day out. We are very diverse and we celebrate that diversity on a daily basis.
What skills have you found to be the most useful in your position?: You need to be innovative, analytical and need to develop networking skills. You will quickly learn to think out of the box, to think through problems and solutions completely and that you need others to achieve a goal. Networking is truly a skill that needs to be developed and embraced.
What non-work related activities do you get involved in through Citi (community, mentoring, charity)?: Citi is a place where each individual can make a difference. As a member of an active Citi Tampa community, I work with the local Habitat for Humanity as a volunteer and Board member. I also work with the VA hospital to help those recovering from injuries sustained in Iraq and Afghanistan.
If you could have dinner with anyone (past or present) who would it be and why?: I think I would like to have dinner with Steve Jobs and Bill Gates. These two men have fundamentally changed the way we live our lives and I’d like to see what the future holds from their prospective. I would also like to see who would pick up the tab.

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