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

I work as a Product Manager in the GTS EMEA Trade Finance Team. Trade is basically the exchange of goods and services. Trade Finance is the process of making credit or other financing available in order to meet the needs of buyers and sellers. I currently manage two products, both at very different stages of the product life cycle. This provides for an interesting set of challenges and allows me to experiece the full spectrum of managing both mature as well as new products. 

]]> The knowledge, talent and professionalism of everyone I have interacted with at Citi constantly impresses me. The Product Managers in the team have a deep and extensive knowledge of their products as well as the business and use a consultative and partnership approach to provide sophisticated banking solutions to satisfy client needs and build long-term relationships. Teamwork plays a key role in this area and it is extremely interesting to observe the interactions between people to harness complementary skills and use these in a way that is beneficial to the entire team. The team is drawn from diverse backgrounds and there is a genuine willingness to mentor and pass on knowledge and experiences.

]]> There is a lot of focus on the GTS Business within Citi, which makes it a very dynamic and challenging environment to work in. Our clients are industry leaders in their respective sectors and it is very exciting to know that the work we do here contributes to their success as well. I have been involved in a variety of the projects spanning regions, countries and products over the last two years. The comprehension that comes out of putting in the effort to understanding a particular product / client / industry sector and the ability to apply this knowledge to my day to day tasks is extremely satisfying and motivating. I am constantly learning something new and interesting and through this, making a contribution to the business. This is what makes the difference for me.

 

 

]]> The Product Management team is tasked with managing current products as well as developing new products in order to generate more business and thus we interact with a wide range of different groups, from the Global Corporate and Global Commercial Banks, the sales teams as well as other product groups within GTS. We have daily interaction with the Trade Teams in the various countires in EMEA. We also work with the marketing, operations, legal and implementation teams within GTS.

 

]]> I graduated with an MBA from the Judge Business School, Cambridge University. The MBA provided me with a basic set of problem solving and analytical skills that I use in my day-to-day work (surprisingly much more than I thought I would). There was also an emphasis on case based examples and teamwork on my MBA and these skills have been invaluable to me when working in GTS.   The MBA has also given me access to a large network that I can draw upon at any time for information that I may require as part of my job.  ]]> Motivation, dedication and the ability to learn quickly are some of the key aspects of this position. Good communication skills are essential, as well as the capability of understanding the interpersonal dynamics that are a part of working in a large organization. The ability to communicate acquired information to a group of stakeholders accurately and effectively is essential. Being a team player is extremely important, as is the ability to operate in a cross functional environment with people from diverse regions and backgrounds. The GTS business focuses on global and regional solutions for our clients and we can only provide these as seamlessly as possible by working as a team.

 

 

]]> I have a great interest in photography as well as travel and I attempt to combine the two as much as possible!   London, with its unique geographical location, offers an amazing list of destinations to travel to, quite easily and cost effectively, and I’ve taken advantage of this (extensively) in the last two years.   

 

 

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Name: Preeya Shah

Title: Associate

Education: BSc McGill University, Montreal, Canada; MBA Judge Business School, Cambridge

Program: Global Transaction Services

Level: associate

Region: Western Europe

If asked about your career at a dinner party, how would you describe it?

I work as a Product Manager in the GTS EMEA Trade Finance Team. Trade is basically the exchange of goods and services. Trade Finance is the process of making credit or other financing available in order to meet the needs of buyers and sellers. I currently manage two products, both at very different stages of the product life cycle. This provides for an interesting set of challenges and allows me to experiece the full spectrum of managing both mature as well as new products. 

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

The knowledge, talent and professionalism of everyone I have interacted with at Citi constantly impresses me. The Product Managers in the team have a deep and extensive knowledge of their products as well as the business and use a consultative and partnership approach to provide sophisticated banking solutions to satisfy client needs and build long-term relationships. Teamwork plays a key role in this area and it is extremely interesting to observe the interactions between people to harness complementary skills and use these in a way that is beneficial to the entire team. The team is drawn from diverse backgrounds and there is a genuine willingness to mentor and pass on knowledge and experiences.

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

There is a lot of focus on the GTS Business within Citi, which makes it a very dynamic and challenging environment to work in. Our clients are industry leaders in their respective sectors and it is very exciting to know that the work we do here contributes to their success as well. I have been involved in a variety of the projects spanning regions, countries and products over the last two years. The comprehension that comes out of putting in the effort to understanding a particular product / client / industry sector and the ability to apply this knowledge to my day to day tasks is extremely satisfying and motivating. I am constantly learning something new and interesting and through this, making a contribution to the business. This is what makes the difference for me.

 

 

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

The Product Management team is tasked with managing current products as well as developing new products in order to generate more business and thus we interact with a wide range of different groups, from the Global Corporate and Global Commercial Banks, the sales teams as well as other product groups within GTS. We have daily interaction with the Trade Teams in the various countires in EMEA. We also work with the marketing, operations, legal and implementation teams within GTS.

 

How do you apply your degree to what you're doing now?
I graduated with an MBA from the Judge Business School, Cambridge University. The MBA provided me with a basic set of problem solving and analytical skills that I use in my day-to-day work (surprisingly much more than I thought I would). There was also an emphasis on case based examples and teamwork on my MBA and these skills have been invaluable to me when working in GTS.   The MBA has also given me access to a large network that I can draw upon at any time for information that I may require as part of my job. 
What skills have you found to be the most useful in your position?

Motivation, dedication and the ability to learn quickly are some of the key aspects of this position. Good communication skills are essential, as well as the capability of understanding the interpersonal dynamics that are a part of working in a large organization. The ability to communicate acquired information to a group of stakeholders accurately and effectively is essential. Being a team player is extremely important, as is the ability to operate in a cross functional environment with people from diverse regions and backgrounds. The GTS business focuses on global and regional solutions for our clients and we can only provide these as seamlessly as possible by working as a team.

 

 

What do you enjoy doing outside work?

I have a great interest in photography as well as travel and I attempt to combine the two as much as possible!   London, with its unique geographical location, offers an amazing list of destinations to travel to, quite easily and cost effectively, and I’ve taken advantage of this (extensively) in the last two years.   

 

 

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