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

Do your research! Get on the companies’ websites and try to get as much information as you can. Try and meet with the companies in person at various campus presentations and events. Don’t be afraid to ask questions but think about them before you ask, is the answer already on the website?! When making an application, give examples of your skills. If you say you are good at team-work, explain why!

]]> No two days are the same. We’ve got an interesting mix of clients ranging from Central Banks to consumers and producers of metals and this gives an exciting insight to the market from many different angles.

]]> My team are very focused and passionate about their jobs. They always try to be innovative and strive to match all client requests. They have great experience within their business area and are very good teachers. They take their time to explain things and give you responsibility early on.

]]> Interpersonal skills are very important; being able to speak to a variety of people is invaluable. As a salesperson you have to be able to take initiative and not wait for things to be delivered to you. If you want it done – do it yourself! Finally you have to be open to suggestions and work to accommodate the business’/clients’ needs.

]]> I joined the institutional futures desk, which is a multi asset class futures desk, as an Analyst in May 2006. After a year on the desk I realized that I wanted to have more of a sales role and focus on fewer products. My boss at the time was helpful and supportive in my move and Citi was very accommodating in trying to help me. I am now in the role I can see myself doing for many years.

]]> Commodities at Citi is a growing business where there are great opportunities to grow as a junior sales person. The department is expanding quickly and people are very keen to succeed. The future is looking bright.

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I had a great experience as a summer intern at Citi in 2004 where I spent 12 weeks on the FX Trading desk. The people were great and took their time to explain things but also encouraged interns to take their own initiative and put a personal touch to the work. It suited my style of working very well.

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Name: Elisabeth Kihlgren

Title: Analyst

Education: MA (Hons) Economics & Politics, University of Edinburgh

Program: Fixed Income, Currencies and Commodities

Level: analyst

Region: Western Europe

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

Do your research! Get on the companies’ websites and try to get as much information as you can. Try and meet with the companies in person at various campus presentations and events. Don’t be afraid to ask questions but think about them before you ask, is the answer already on the website?! When making an application, give examples of your skills. If you say you are good at team-work, explain why!

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

No two days are the same. We’ve got an interesting mix of clients ranging from Central Banks to consumers and producers of metals and this gives an exciting insight to the market from many different angles.

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

My team are very focused and passionate about their jobs. They always try to be innovative and strive to match all client requests. They have great experience within their business area and are very good teachers. They take their time to explain things and give you responsibility early on.

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

Interpersonal skills are very important; being able to speak to a variety of people is invaluable. As a salesperson you have to be able to take initiative and not wait for things to be delivered to you. If you want it done – do it yourself! Finally you have to be open to suggestions and work to accommodate the business’/clients’ needs.

How has Citi supported your career development?

I joined the institutional futures desk, which is a multi asset class futures desk, as an Analyst in May 2006. After a year on the desk I realized that I wanted to have more of a sales role and focus on fewer products. My boss at the time was helpful and supportive in my move and Citi was very accommodating in trying to help me. I am now in the role I can see myself doing for many years.

How do you see the your business group/the Firm/the industry changing in the future?

Commodities at Citi is a growing business where there are great opportunities to grow as a junior sales person. The department is expanding quickly and people are very keen to succeed. The future is looking bright.

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

I had a great experience as a summer intern at Citi in 2004 where I spent 12 weeks on the FX Trading desk. The people were great and took their time to explain things but also encouraged interns to take their own initiative and put a personal touch to the work. It suited my style of working very well.

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