This file contains a description of a current Citi employee and description of the employee experience through a set of questions and answers. They should be very inquisitive and keep up to date on what is taking place both within the firm and the industry. In a company as huge and dynamic as Citi, there is never a shortage of new, challenging and exciting projects and changes taking place. In order to make the most of one’s experience, it is important to keep in the loop of what is going on within the business and take the opportunity to get involved.

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]]> The RMA program is run by a very supportive management team that ensures that we are getting the most out of our professional experience at Citi. We have a great mentoring program that pairs each associate with a senior mentor within the risk management function as well as a peer mentor within the program to guide us as we advance in our careers. The program also offers great training opportunities to develop the right set of skills needed to advance on the job; In addition to two months of intensive classroom training in risk management skills, we took a leadership training course that included one on one leadership coaching.

Our rotation choices are selected from a high quality pool of jobs that span across the different businesses including the opportunity to work abroad and hence build our international experience.

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Name: Sheba Kitami

Title: Risk Management Associate

Education: MA International Economics & Finance, Brandeis University

Program: Risk

Level: graduate

Region: Global

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

They should be very inquisitive and keep up to date on what is taking place both within the firm and the industry. In a company as huge and dynamic as Citi, there is never a shortage of new, challenging and exciting projects and changes taking place. In order to make the most of one’s experience, it is important to keep in the loop of what is going on within the business and take the opportunity to get involved.

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

Risk Management is an exciting field to be in right now and the RMA program offers a unique opportunity for exposure to the different aspects of risk facing global companies like Citi. The high quality and variety of the rotations ensure that I am constantly learning and building my knowledge base. In addition, I have had the opportunity to meet and work with some of the smartest people in the industry who have both inspired and challenged me to work at developing my career.

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

It would have to be the people I work with. My job to date has offered me the amazing opportunity to work with and learn from some of the smartest, most driven people in the industry who constantly challenge and encourage me to learn.

What do you consider Citi's competitive edge?

Citi’s global presence and the diversity of its products and businesses give it an edge in the industry. It has succeeded in gaining the right balance between being a truly global company with the ability to tailor solutions to meet local client needs.

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

The RMA class of 2006 is as diverse, smart and interesting as it gets; 14 people, 10 nationalities, 5 continents, different professional backgrounds, each doing rotations within different risk management functions: There is never a shortage of new and interesting things to learn from each other. The group I am currently working with (GCC) has a very supportive team of smart people who ensure that I am getting the most out of my 6 months rotation with them.

How has Citi supported your career development?

The RMA program is run by a very supportive management team that ensures that we are getting the most out of our professional experience at Citi. We have a great mentoring program that pairs each associate with a senior mentor within the risk management function as well as a peer mentor within the program to guide us as we advance in our careers. The program also offers great training opportunities to develop the right set of skills needed to advance on the job; In addition to two months of intensive classroom training in risk management skills, we took a leadership training course that included one on one leadership coaching.

Our rotation choices are selected from a high quality pool of jobs that span across the different businesses including the opportunity to work abroad and hence build our international experience.

If you could have dinner with anyone (past or present) who would it be and why?

Nelson Mandela for so many obvious reasons! He is a true example of what a moral and political leader should be.

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