Citi Interview Prep

Michael Corbat

CEO of Citi

John C Gerspach

CFO of Citi

Citi's institutional clients group has presence in 98 different countries and 77 trading floors globally

Give the 2 metrics on Citi's global presence

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How many Citi MD's are Penn Alums?

major points: grit/determination, past experiences and skillsets, intellectual curiosity and ability to learn

Pitch yourself outline

Grew up in suburbs of philadelphia went to high school in city, academic and professional roots, came to penn for interdisciplinary, SEI strengthened finance interest and presentation, Penn microfinance research and develop solutions for clients which are MFIs, Daily Pennsylvanian 10 hours per week selling ads and developing solutions for them to reach the Penn community, WPTP is most fun, outside of class stuff.

Points to hit on walk me through your resume

Investment in the development of analyst level talent, information session speaker, vladimir galiothe and his enthusiasm for the program, not overhiring interns, mention conversation with Alex grey and his emphasis on mentorship and the rotational nature of the program. Global nature of the program. Mention the stats. Mention the GEMA program. Mention the access to resouces.

Points to make in the why Citi Pitch

James A. Forese

President of Citigroup and CEO of the institutional clients group

Grit/Determination, Intellectual Curiosity/Ability to learn, Communication Ability

Three biggest strenghts

good score numerically, good questions and curious/inquisitive, good communicatory, able to handle complex tasks with little to no guidance

What would your previous employer have to say about you?

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What year was Citi Founded

Job that revolves around the financial markets, intellectually stimulating and requires the use of quantitative mindset, meritocratic and competitive

Why Sales and Trading?

positive, curious, and hungry

what three words would you use to describe yourself?

admission to penn, mathletes award, scholarship from fraternity

What are 3 accomplishments that have given you particular satisfaction over your lifetime?

capital markets originiation, corporate and investment banking, markets and securities services, private banking, treasury and trade solutions

What are some of the businesses within the institutional clients group?

Retail banking, retail services, branded cards, commercial banking

What are the 4 different businesses within the global consumer bank?

Global Consumer Banking and the Institutional Clients Group

What are the two major businesses of Citi?

Establish myself as a leader by example, positive energy, and proactiveness then talk about being accessible

What type of leader are you