This file contains a description of a current Citi employee and description of the employee experience through a set of questions and answers. Have a plan of what you want to achieve/learn from your job. Observe people who have been effective in the organization and find mentors (formally and informally) who can help you navigate within a large organization such as Citi.

]]> Citi's competitive edge is its people and its truly global presence. Citi is able to leverage its global resources with a breadth of human capital to provide timely and superior service to our clients across the globe.

]]> Equity Research has a quick pace and can be highly unpredictable so the people you work with make all the difference. The people I work with are amongst the smartest people on the Street. They are motivated, hardworking, fun and energetic. My teammates are the main reason I enjoy coming to work every day, as we are constantly learning from each other, brainstorming ideas and challenging each other.

]]> I have an undergraduate degree in Economics and an MBA with concentrations in Accounting, Finance and Strategic Management. Both of my degrees are helpful in helping me to analyze the companies in my space. Much of what I have learned has been on the job and what my degrees provide is a solid foundation from which I have continued to build my knowledge base.

]]> A healthy dose of intellectual curiosity is helpful since a big part of the job is finding sources from which to tease out new ideas or gain added insight. Knowing how to effectively manage stress, be it stressful people or situations, is also a key skill.

]]> I am actively involved in recruiting and mentoring Summer Associates. Citi's human capital is the Firm's greatest asset and I enjoy being part of a process that ensures that the best talent comes to Citi.

]]> I love to cook and have a passion for chocolate. I have learned to make my own chocolate and enjoy making truffles.

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Name: Sara C. Moreno

Title: Associate

Education: BA Bryn Mawr, MBA University of Chicago

Program: Investment Research

Level: associate

Region: North America

What advice would you offer prospective candidates on transitioning from school to the workplace?: Have a plan of what you want to achieve/learn from your job. Observe people who have been effective in the organization and find mentors (formally and informally) who can help you navigate within a large organization such as Citi.
What do you consider Citi's competitive edge?: Citi's competitive edge is its people and its truly global presence. Citi is able to leverage its global resources with a breadth of human capital to provide timely and superior service to our clients across the globe.
How would you describe your team and the people you work with?: Equity Research has a quick pace and can be highly unpredictable so the people you work with make all the difference. The people I work with are amongst the smartest people on the Street. They are motivated, hardworking, fun and energetic. My teammates are the main reason I enjoy coming to work every day, as we are constantly learning from each other, brainstorming ideas and challenging each other.
How do you apply your degree to what you're doing now?: I have an undergraduate degree in Economics and an MBA with concentrations in Accounting, Finance and Strategic Management. Both of my degrees are helpful in helping me to analyze the companies in my space. Much of what I have learned has been on the job and what my degrees provide is a solid foundation from which I have continued to build my knowledge base.
What skills have you found to be the most useful in your position?: A healthy dose of intellectual curiosity is helpful since a big part of the job is finding sources from which to tease out new ideas or gain added insight. Knowing how to effectively manage stress, be it stressful people or situations, is also a key skill.
What non-work related activities do you get involved in through Citi (community, mentoring, charity)?: I am actively involved in recruiting and mentoring Summer Associates. Citi's human capital is the Firm's greatest asset and I enjoy being part of a process that ensures that the best talent comes to Citi.
What is the most interesting fact about yourself?: I love to cook and have a passion for chocolate. I have learned to make my own chocolate and enjoy making truffles.

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