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Early ID Program - Functions (Finance),… at Citigroup · Buffalo
Job Description
Event Description:
Citi is committed to an inclusive workforce that represents the places where we operate and the clients we serve. The Early Identification Program is focused on investing, identifying, mentoring, and hiring top talent across the firm.
CITI EARLY ID PROGRAM
Citi's Early ID Program is an exclusive 3-week virtual program focused on:
- TRAINING & WEBINARS
- IN-DEPTH INTERVIEW ONE-ON-ONE PREPARATION
- MENTORSHIP
We want to hear from you if you are:
- You are a current sophomore enrolled in a four-year baccalaureate degree program from an accredited institution.
- This program is open to all students. We strongly encourage applications from students who are driven, curious, and eager to explore careers in financial services
- 3.3 minimum GPA is preferred
Application will close February 27th 2026, at 11:59 PM EST
Responsibilities
YOU'RE THE BRAINS BEHIND OUR WORK.
You're ready to bring your knowledge from the classroom to the boardroom; and Citi wants to help you get there. Whether it's honing your skills or building your network, we know that success cannot come without growth. Our Early ID Leadership Program will equip you with the knowledge and training you need to learn about the many divisions across the bank, build technical skills, and successfully navigate our Summer Analyst interview process.
WE PROVIDE YOU WITH THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS YOU NEED TO SUCCEED.
Citi's Early ID Leadership Program is designed for undergraduate sophomores. The program consists of virtual mentorship, technical training, and personalized interview preparation for the 2027 Summer Analyst interview process. As part of this application, you will have the opportunity to apply to a specific business track aligned with your career interest. By filling out this application, you are applying to Finance, Buffalo, NY. Each business track has its own unique application, so be sure the details you provide reflect your interest in the track you’re applying to.
Throughout the program, participants will gain insight into Citi’s culture, values, and the communities that shape our firm. In addition to skill building, students will be introduced to a range of inclusion networks, which provide connection points across shared interests, lived experiences, and professional goals. These experiences are designed to foster meaningful relationships and create space for students to engage with leaders and peers in ways that reflect the broad culture of Citi.
Throughout the program, you’ll engage in opportunities and training to accelerate your professional development. By applying to your chosen business track, you’re taking the first step toward building a successful career in your field of interest. We look forward to reviewing your application and supporting your journey in Finance, Buffalo, NY.
Finance is:
- The guardian and communicator of key financial information and controls for Citi, serving both an internal and external client base
- The driver of franchise-level decisions on capital planning, liquidity, budgeting, tax, strategic direction and policy management
- A critical business partner to each Global Product, Region and Discipline, providing the data and analysis to enable Citi's leaders to make sound decisions in support of the business' objectives.
Our Early ID program is designed to support and develop talent by offering mentorship and professional development opportunities. Students will choose a business track based on their career interests, ensuring they receive targeted mentorship and exposure to their chosen field. This approach allows students to benefit from specific guidance throughout the program.
Application Guidelines:
- This 2026 Early ID Program is specific to the following business lines: USCC, Wealth, Client, Technology, Finance, Risk, Internal Audit, Human Resources, Services, and Quant
- If you wish to apply to more than one, you will need to complete a separate application for each track.
- Candidates may apply to up to two (2) lines of businesses MAX within the Early ID Program and will be considered equally for both businesses. Please see additional participating businesses below:
- Client - Global Strategy & Macro Group (GSMG)
- Wealth Management
- US Consumer Cards
- Technology
- Quantitive Analytics
- Services
- Human Resources
- Internal Audit
- Risk
- Finance
- Students who apply to more than 2 businesses will be ineligible for the Early ID Program
- All applications must be submitted by DEADLINE at 11:59PM EST