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

I can safely say that at Citi you will work with some of the most consummate bankers who have the ability to balance formality with friendliness. When working in a high-pressure environment you want to work with people who are amiable and easy to get along with. At Citi, more than any other bank I have come across, the culture is simply great and I do get up every day looking forward to seeing the familiar faces at work.

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One of the advantages of being a global financial institution like Citi is that, while working in Investment Banking, you interact with a number of different groups. On a very regular basis, I work with our partners in the equity and debt capital markets, leveraged finance, private banking. In addition, we are always in touch with regional country offices in the US, Europe and Emerging Markets.

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In Investment Banking, unlike trading, we are not driven on a daily basis by markets. We obviously are effected by overall economic and market trends and global events. But as our role is to develop long-term relationships with clients, we do not change positions in a short period of time depending on market fluctuations.

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Interpersonal skills. No matter how technical the nature of the job, being able to interact in a positive way with people at different levels and of different natures is key to performing well and enjoying your time at work.

]]> A number of things – I enjoy meeting friends and new people in social gatherings. Routine activities outside work include movies (I have to see one movie in the cinemas every weekend) and riding.

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Name: Vomic Nur Shah

Title: Vice President

Education: Masters

Program: Investment Banking

Level: associate

Region: Western Europe

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

I can safely say that at Citi you will work with some of the most consummate bankers who have the ability to balance formality with friendliness. When working in a high-pressure environment you want to work with people who are amiable and easy to get along with. At Citi, more than any other bank I have come across, the culture is simply great and I do get up every day looking forward to seeing the familiar faces at work.

What other groups do you liaise with regularly within the Firm?

One of the advantages of being a global financial institution like Citi is that, while working in Investment Banking, you interact with a number of different groups. On a very regular basis, I work with our partners in the equity and debt capital markets, leveraged finance, private banking. In addition, we are always in touch with regional country offices in the US, Europe and Emerging Markets.

What outside influences have the most bearing on what you do day to day, and how do they affect you? (e.g., economic news, world markets, company data, etc.)?

In Investment Banking, unlike trading, we are not driven on a daily basis by markets. We obviously are effected by overall economic and market trends and global events. But as our role is to develop long-term relationships with clients, we do not change positions in a short period of time depending on market fluctuations.

What skills have you found to be the most useful in your position?

Interpersonal skills. No matter how technical the nature of the job, being able to interact in a positive way with people at different levels and of different natures is key to performing well and enjoying your time at work.

What do you enjoy doing outside work?

A number of things – I enjoy meeting friends and new people in social gatherings. Routine activities outside work include movies (I have to see one movie in the cinemas every weekend) and riding.

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