This file contains a description of a current Citi employee and description of the employee experience through a set of questions and answers. As one comes out from school, one should keep an open mind about the opportunities that are being presented in front of them. One should also be flexible, ready to work hard and have the ability to think though a problem instead of blindly following instructions. One should remember that it is a marathon and not a 100 meter dash.

Also people will be surprised about how much of the classroom learning is used in the real world directly and indirectly, thus good understanding of the concepts in school will be always be helpful at work.

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]]> At Citi one finds the smartest people around. In my rotations across the various groups in the company, I have worked with extremely talented, hardworking and helpful people. Team players have been a hallmark of Citi teams.
As it should be, most finance teams are very comfortable with numbers and base their decisions on facts and figures.

]]> It depends on which group one is rotating with. For example if one is working in Strategy and M&A and part of a deal team or due diligence, one will interact with Systems, Legal, HR, Risk, and Concerned Business teams etc.
If one is doing a planning rotation in a business, one will interact more with the business frontline teams, marketing, customer support, systems, HR and a whole host of support functions. In most cases it is finance, which is the language of business and is the common thread which holds all businesses and functions together across the company thus creating all round interaction.

]]> From facilitating expense reviews in Capital Markets & Banking to gaining an understanding of financial services in the consumer field, Citi has given me the opportunity to work in varied fields of business in the last 18 months.
I have also increased my knowledge of financial services and finance by working in the regulatory capital group in corporate treasury and the private equity group in Citi Alternative investments. Various training programs on the web and in the classroom have also contributed to my learning.
As at this point of my career I believe I have a lot to learn to develop and these opportunities help me in my career advancement.
There is a regular mentoring program in place which helps to share my thoughts and get guidance with senior managers on a regular basis. There is also a regular feedback and performance evaluation process which not only evaluates performance but creates opportunities for career development.

]]> The Financial Management Associate Program provides tremendous opportunity to an incoming Associate in Citi in many ways. One gets a chance to work in various business lines in Citi across the globe gaining an understanding of financial services. The program also gives an opportunity to work with senior management in the company thus gaining insights about Citi, finance, work life balance, etc. from their years of experience. It also helps to build a strong network across the company. The program also gives one the opportunity to get a taste of various roles in finance first hand before committing oneself for a significant period with that field.

]]> A bit of reading (management, investments & politics), a bit of golf and tennis and long drives helps me relax outside work.

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Name: Aunoy Banerjee

Title: Finance Management Associate

Education: MBA (Simon, University of Rochester), Major: Finance & Corporate Accounting, B.Sc (Hons), St. Stephens College, University of Delhi, INDIA

Program: Finance

Level: graduate

Region: Global

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

As one comes out from school, one should keep an open mind about the opportunities that are being presented in front of them. One should also be flexible, ready to work hard and have the ability to think though a problem instead of blindly following instructions. One should remember that it is a marathon and not a 100 meter dash.

Also people will be surprised about how much of the classroom learning is used in the real world directly and indirectly, thus good understanding of the concepts in school will be always be helpful at work.

What do you consider Citi's competitive edge?

Citi’s global presence along with its distribution network, products and an empowered, motivated best-in-class team gives it the competitive edge.

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

At Citi one finds the smartest people around. In my rotations across the various groups in the company, I have worked with extremely talented, hardworking and helpful people. Team players have been a hallmark of Citi teams.
As it should be, most finance teams are very comfortable with numbers and base their decisions on facts and figures.

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

It depends on which group one is rotating with. For example if one is working in Strategy and M&A and part of a deal team or due diligence, one will interact with Systems, Legal, HR, Risk, and Concerned Business teams etc.
If one is doing a planning rotation in a business, one will interact more with the business frontline teams, marketing, customer support, systems, HR and a whole host of support functions. In most cases it is finance, which is the language of business and is the common thread which holds all businesses and functions together across the company thus creating all round interaction.

How has Citi supported your career development?

From facilitating expense reviews in Capital Markets & Banking to gaining an understanding of financial services in the consumer field, Citi has given me the opportunity to work in varied fields of business in the last 18 months.
I have also increased my knowledge of financial services and finance by working in the regulatory capital group in corporate treasury and the private equity group in Citi Alternative investments. Various training programs on the web and in the classroom have also contributed to my learning.
As at this point of my career I believe I have a lot to learn to develop and these opportunities help me in my career advancement.
There is a regular mentoring program in place which helps to share my thoughts and get guidance with senior managers on a regular basis. There is also a regular feedback and performance evaluation process which not only evaluates performance but creates opportunities for career development.

Describe your experience in your specific training program.

The Financial Management Associate Program provides tremendous opportunity to an incoming Associate in Citi in many ways. One gets a chance to work in various business lines in Citi across the globe gaining an understanding of financial services. The program also gives an opportunity to work with senior management in the company thus gaining insights about Citi, finance, work life balance, etc. from their years of experience. It also helps to build a strong network across the company. The program also gives one the opportunity to get a taste of various roles in finance first hand before committing oneself for a significant period with that field.

What do you enjoy doing outside work?

A bit of reading (management, investments & politics), a bit of golf and tennis and long drives helps me relax outside work.

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