This file contains a description of a current Citi employee and description of the employee experience through a set of questions and answers.

Most of the useful skills that guide you through school and university still apply in investment banking - particularly managing your time and balancing numerous projects, being organised and proactive. Being able to maintain a work/life balance is still as important in an investment banking career as it is at university.

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Knowing that I will be given real responsibilities on a daily basis, working on high profile deals as well as learning hard skills throughout from some of the best bankers in the city.

 

]]> The uniquely strong culture throughout the investment bank which permeates through its smaller teams means that all members of the team are motivated and dedicated to delivering a top quality end product to the client

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Bright, motivated, peers that are hungry to learn and seniors that enjoy teaching and exposing junior bankers to exciting aspects of the job very early on.

 

]]> The summer internship programme is an outstanding way to get a flavour of investment banking in general and the specific role of an analyst. For me it was great to be part of a team I liked for 10 weeks and knowing that I could commit to a full time position of working on things I enjoyed with colleagues I respected and valued. Completing an internship gives you a massive advantage when making a decision about what you want to do after university.

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Name: Saiyid Hamid

Title: Analyst

Education: BA (hons) Economics and Management, Oxford University

Program: Investment Banking

Level: analyst

Region: Western Europe

What advice would you offer prospective candidates on transitioning from school to the workplace?

Most of the useful skills that guide you through school and university still apply in investment banking - particularly managing your time and balancing numerous projects, being organised and proactive. Being able to maintain a work/life balance is still as important in an investment banking career as it is at university.

If asked about your career at a dinner party, how would you describe it?

We advise companies on their corporate and financial strategy, whether it is buying another company (M&A) or raising finance in the capital markets. As an analyst on a project team, I work on originating deals as well as executing them.

Describe the most memorable experience you've ever had at Citi.

There are too many to mention just one. Completing a deal within the first 3 months of joining was a great experience. I've also thoroughly enjoyed the social events including a team trip to Las Vegas and skiing in Italy.

What about your career excites you the most - gets you out of bed in the morning?

Knowing that I will be given real responsibilities on a daily basis, working on high profile deals as well as learning hard skills throughout from some of the best bankers in the city.

 

What do you consider Citi's competitive edge?

The uniquely strong culture throughout the investment bank which permeates through its smaller teams means that all members of the team are motivated and dedicated to delivering a top quality end product to the client

How would you describe your team and the people you work with?

Bright, motivated, peers that are hungry to learn and seniors that enjoy teaching and exposing junior bankers to exciting aspects of the job very early on.

 

How did your summer internship help you make the decision to pursue a career at Citi?

The summer internship programme is an outstanding way to get a flavour of investment banking in general and the specific role of an analyst. For me it was great to be part of a team I liked for 10 weeks and knowing that I could commit to a full time position of working on things I enjoyed with colleagues I respected and valued. Completing an internship gives you a massive advantage when making a decision about what you want to do after university.

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