This file contains a description of a current Citi employee and description of the employee experience through a set of questions and answers. Be true to yourself. Find something that you are passionate about.Make sure you will have a mentor in the career you chose.Hard work and being a team player are always rewarded.

]]> Every day is something new. Everyone in this business no matter how many years they have worked learns each day. The market continues to challenge and intrigue us. I work with a group of smart, energetic, motivated team players. We all work together well to give our customers the best service we can.

]]> The most memorable experience would be my promotion to MD. We all work very hard every day to achieve goals and do our best to do well for the Firm and our customers. The promotion to MD means one has excelled in their role to produce as well as be a leader.
I have tried to make a difference for others in their lives and careers.

]]> I think Citi’s competitive edge is most definitely their people. Your assets are your people. We have very bright motivated professionals who have excelled in a culture we have created. The culture here is very much one of teamwork.

]]> My area touches upon many other areas. I am in Cash Trading. We interact with: Prime Broker, Derivitives, Program Trading, Research Sales, Equity Research.

]]> I think people skills are very important as we use them every day both internally and externally. Being able to work well under pressure and think quickly are also very important.

]]> I think the business will continue to evolve. I also think many smaller players will not exist in a few years. Citi is well positioned to gain market share in this environment.

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Name: Christine Sperry

Title: Managing Director

Education:

Program: Sales & Trading

Level: associate

Region: North America

What advice would you offer prospective candidates on transitioning from school to the workplace?: Be true to yourself. Find something that you are passionate about.Make sure you will have a mentor in the career you chose.Hard work and being a team player are always rewarded.
If asked about your career at a dinner party, how would you describe it?: Every day is something new. Everyone in this business no matter how many years they have worked learns each day. The market continues to challenge and intrigue us. I work with a group of smart, energetic, motivated team players. We all work together well to give our customers the best service we can.
Describe the most memorable experience you've ever had at Citi.: The most memorable experience would be my promotion to MD. We all work very hard every day to achieve goals and do our best to do well for the Firm and our customers. The promotion to MD means one has excelled in their role to produce as well as be a leader.
I have tried to make a difference for others in their lives and careers.
What do you consider Citi's competitive edge?: I think Citi’s competitive edge is most definitely their people. Your assets are your people. We have very bright motivated professionals who have excelled in a culture we have created. The culture here is very much one of teamwork.
What other groups do you liaise with regularly within the Firm?: My area touches upon many other areas. I am in Cash Trading. We interact with: Prime Broker, Derivitives, Program Trading, Research Sales, Equity Research.
What skills have you found to be the most useful in your position?: I think people skills are very important as we use them every day both internally and externally. Being able to work well under pressure and think quickly are also very important.
How do you see the your business group/the Firm/the industry changing in the future?: I think the business will continue to evolve. I also think many smaller players will not exist in a few years. Citi is well positioned to gain market share in this environment.
What do you enjoy doing outside work?: I love to ski, play golf and tennis, and go for long walks along the beach.

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