This file contains a description of a current Citi employee and description of the employee experience through a set of questions and answers. Do not be afraid to try out new things, even though they are not within your job scope. A lot of soft skills are built by learning on the job. No doubt, at times, they can be quite demanding and frustrating, but at the end of the day, if things get done, the satisfaction you get is definitely worth the effort!

]]> Citi is the place if you want to build up your banking career. In my 2 years with Citi, I get ample training and work exposure. People here appreciate new and fresh ideas and so do not be afraid to speak up, especially with what you would like to pursue. After being on rotations for one whole year, I realized my interest lies in sales, especially in treasury products. I expressed my interest to the management and they have been very supportive towards my career path.

]]> How the market will open in the morning. Based on the market conditions, I will then advise clients what sort of products are suitable for them. If rates turn in favor of clients, in a way, you will be satisfied that they are happy too.

]]> Definitely Citi’s international recognition and its pioneer towards promoting new products and technology. Also, Citi strongly advocates staff development. Even during recession times, staff training still continues.

]]> Treasury Jakarta consists of a bunch of work hard & play hard lads. Despite the stressful environment, people here will make every effort to make working as fun as possible. There was this instance where we played a prank on our CSS head by saying that 3 of us are quitting at the same time. Gosh, you should see his worried face early in the morning. He was on the verge of a nervous breakdown before the whole of Treasury surprise him with a birthday cake! He swore that he will not buy in anymore should anyone of us tenders our resignation. Not unless, the person didn’t turn up for work the next day.

]]> Being a business major really helps a lot in faster understanding the fundamentals of the workings of our current financial markets. Frankly speaking, a lot of things can be learned on the job itself, especially the soft skill, which also accounts for half of my daily job routines.

]]> Definitely patience and multi-tasking skills. In a fast paced environment that requires constant customer interaction, we need to cope with fast changing rates and yet, still maintain our cool with demanding clients.

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Name: Lincu Lincu

Title: Management Associate

Education: MBA Accounting & Finance, Seattle University

Program: Management Associate Program

Level: associate

Region: Association of Southeast Asian Nations

What advice would you offer prospective candidates on transitioning from school to the workplace?: Do not be afraid to try out new things, even though they are not within your job scope. A lot of soft skills are built by learning on the job. No doubt, at times, they can be quite demanding and frustrating, but at the end of the day, if things get done, the satisfaction you get is definitely worth the effort!
If asked about your career at a dinner party, how would you describe it?: Citi is the place if you want to build up your banking career. In my 2 years with Citi, I get ample training and work exposure. People here appreciate new and fresh ideas and so do not be afraid to speak up, especially with what you would like to pursue. After being on rotations for one whole year, I realized my interest lies in sales, especially in treasury products. I expressed my interest to the management and they have been very supportive towards my career path.
What about your career excites you the most - gets you out of bed in the morning?: How the market will open in the morning. Based on the market conditions, I will then advise clients what sort of products are suitable for them. If rates turn in favor of clients, in a way, you will be satisfied that they are happy too.
What do you consider Citi's competitive edge?: Definitely Citi’s international recognition and its pioneer towards promoting new products and technology. Also, Citi strongly advocates staff development. Even during recession times, staff training still continues.
How would you describe your team and the people you work with?: Treasury Jakarta consists of a bunch of work hard & play hard lads. Despite the stressful environment, people here will make every effort to make working as fun as possible. There was this instance where we played a prank on our CSS head by saying that 3 of us are quitting at the same time. Gosh, you should see his worried face early in the morning. He was on the verge of a nervous breakdown before the whole of Treasury surprise him with a birthday cake! He swore that he will not buy in anymore should anyone of us tenders our resignation. Not unless, the person didn’t turn up for work the next day.
How do you apply your degree to what you're doing now?: Being a business major really helps a lot in faster understanding the fundamentals of the workings of our current financial markets. Frankly speaking, a lot of things can be learned on the job itself, especially the soft skill, which also accounts for half of my daily job routines.
What skills have you found to be the most useful in your position?: Definitely patience and multi-tasking skills. In a fast paced environment that requires constant customer interaction, we need to cope with fast changing rates and yet, still maintain our cool with demanding clients.

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