MA Summer Internship Program
- Management Associate Pre-selection Program
The Management Associate Summer Internship program provides you with an excell
ent opportunity to work with us, and to learn more about our organization and
our culture. We understand that making a career choice is one of the most impo
rtant decisions that you have to take, and it is extremely important that you
make an informed one.
The Program helps you get a first-hand experience in areas such as Global Corp
orate Bank, Global Markets, Global Transaction Services, Global Subsidiary Gro
up, Financial Institution, Risk Management, Compliance, Internal Audit, Human
Resources, Corporate Affairs, Finance, and Legal while you are still at university.
The China Summer Internship Program is 3 months long and commences in July eve
ry year. You will be assigned to a business area within Institutional Clients
Group (ICG) based on your individual preferences as well as the needs of the business. The business
areas where you may work with include:
• Global Corporate Bank
• Global Markets
• Global Transaction Services
• Global Subsidiary Group
• Financial Institution
• Risk Management / Compliance
• Human Resources / Corporate Affairs
Apart from on-the-job training in your host business area, you will join other
Summer Interns in an intensive training program that comprises of orientation
and induction sessions. These trainings provide you with an overview of our o
rganization and our products. By giving you insight into the different business areas, you will see
how those areas work, and the synergies among them.
Throughout the summer, you will also join a series of activities to help devel
op your people and relationship skills and to build a network of contacts – w
hich would be very useful as you embark on your career in the financial servic
es sector.
You will also develop a professional rapport with your assigned Mentor, who ca
n offer you his or her experience, knowledge, and guidance throughout the summ
er.
The Summer Internship Program is demanding and your learning curve will be ste
ep. However, you will not be bored and will constantly be faced with new chall
enges and projects that are of real business impact. The Program also serves a
s a platform for us to identify outstanding individuals who can make a differe
nce and demonstrate an ability to bring about change in the future. Very often, interns who perform
and exceed expectations will be considered and propelled ahead of their peers in the interview proce
ss for full time graduate positions.
Who are we looking for?
To excel in this role, you must be a pro-active and self-motivated individual,
who are willing to take responsibility and adapt to change. A financial background is not a must bu
t you do need to have a keen interest in the financial services sector and an eagerness to forge you
r own career paths.
You must have proven academic performance and intellectual curiosity. But it's just as important tha
t you demonstrate commitment and a positive attitude at
all times. You need to be confident, mature, and be able to communicate and execute your ideas succ
essfully. Not to mention that you can work independently
and in a team.
In order to be considered for the China Summer Internship Program, you will al
so need to be in your pen-ultimate year in your Masters Degree from a reputable university. Fluency
in English and Putonghua is necessary. In addition, you need to be a PRC National and have the autho
rity to work in the location applied for.
Recruitment Process
We recognize that the recruitment and retention of our employees is crucial to
the ongoing success of our business. Our aim is thus to ensure that all candi
dates for roles within Citi experience recruitment process that is of the high
est quality.
All China Summer Internship Program applicants typically go through the follow
ing recruitment process:
• Stage 1 – For GZ Branch, please send your resume to hr.guangzhou
@citi.com by April 30, 2012
• Stage 2 – Numerical and verbal reasoning tests: Mid-April 2012
• Stage 3 – First interviews: Late April 2012
• Stage 4 – Second interviews: Mid-May 2012
• Stage 5 – Program starts: July 2012
Summer Internship Location(s)*
We are hiring into our offices in China, including Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Tianjin,
Dalian, Hangzhou, Nanjing, Wuxi, Chengdu, Chongqing, Changsha, and Guiyang.