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Program Lead - 12 month Fixed Term Contract

Job Req Id:
26944392
Location(s):
London, England, United Kingdom
Job Type:
Hybrid
Posted:
Mar. 24, 2026

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Job Overview

Team/Role Overview

The Program Management team supports the Early Career experience of Analysts and Associates at Citi. This includes new hire integration, career development, culture and engagement, performance management, promotions and compensation, in addition to supporting Managers and partnering with them on Human Resources (HR) / Early Career processes.  Programme Management is part of the overall Early Career Team, and also partners closely with Campus Recruitment, Early Career Learning, and the HR organisation for the business that program participants support.

What you’ll do

  • Lead Program Management for Analysts and Associates in Corporate Banking UK, Europe and Middle East Africa (MEA)
  • Create strategy and lead execution of HR processes (performance, compensation, promotions, mobility)
  • Build and maintain relationships with Regional Heads, Group Heads & Business Execution Leads
  • Manage the Staffer cohort (run meetings, send updates, plan onboarding and development sessions)
  • Headcount planning in partnership with HR and Chief Administration Office (CAO) team
  • Run quarterly Business Execution Lead meetings
  • Present to Analysts and Associates in Corporate Banking
  • Connect with all Program Managers leading Councils & engagement across Banking businesses
  • Support Early Career Learning partners with new training strategy
  • Partner with Learning & Development Team for ongoing training/development
  • Partner with Talent team on programming and talent development

What we’ll need from you

  • Experience and expertise in supporting organisational programs and project management
  • Experience on buy side within a financial services organization is preferred
  • Proven track record of effectively partnering with leaders at all levels as a strategic partner
  • Ability to align various stakeholders toward a common vision and goal
  • Strong relationship management skills in a matrix environment
  • Strong organisational and detail-oriented skills
  • Strong analytical skills and competency for excel and PowerPoint
  • Ability and experience working in a fast paced, high-pressure environment
  • Ability to multi-task on a consistent basis
  • Strong problem solving capabilities
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills including solid presentation skills
  • Experience in pivoting and adapting to business needs and changing landscape to remain competitive

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Job Family Group:

Project and Program Management

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Job Family:

Program Management

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Time Type:

Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

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Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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