Functions - Enterprise Services and Public Affairs, Summer Associate, New York - USA, 2026

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Job Overview

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 can’t come without growth. Our programs equip you with the knowledge and training you need to play a valuable role on your team and establish a long-term career here. At Citi, we value internal mobility, and career growth is not a question of if, but when.

Citi is looking for Summer Associates to join the Enterprise Services and Public Affairs team in New York. Citi's ESPA function plays a key role for the firm, working to enhance how our stakeholders perceive and experience Citi. ESPA has two core activities: managing our reputation by engaging with our stakeholders and delivering great spaces and services to colleagues and clients.

Responsibilities:

The ESPA Summer Associate Program is a 10-week internship opportunity in the ESPA function. The Program will provide Summer Associates with on-the-job-training in one of our many ESPA teams, including:

• • Community Investing & Development
  •Real Estate Services
  • Communications
  • Government Affairs
  • Sustainability and ESG

The ESPA Summer Associate program begins in June with a training program, providing Summer Associates with an overview of Citi, a technology training session, and an introduction to Citi’s ESPA organization.  The Summer Program will provide Summer Associates with Senior and Junior Mentors, networking opportunities and Senior Speaker Events where Citi’s senior ESPA leaders host discussions and answer questions about their careers and the ESPA functions.

The Summer Associates will receive real-world work, and will be expected to add value to their teams during the 10 weeks.  In addition to their daily work, the Summer Associates will also have the opportunity to network with other Citi interns, current program participants and alumni, and other ESPA professionals.  The program concludes with the Summer Associates presenting their accomplishments and lessons learned to the Senior ESPA Management team.

Responsibilities also includes appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

Qualifications:

• You are pursuing an MBA or Master’s degree and will graduate between December 2026 and June 2027 and you have 3-5 years of work experience

• It is preferred that you currently have a GPA of 3.3 or above

• Enthusiasm to learn about the wide range of roles within ESPA

• Ability to think globally, creatively, and to be innovative

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment

• Strong communication skills (both written and verbal) at all organizational levels

• Ability to present information in a clear, creative, and persuasive manner

• Positive attitude and work ethic

• Resiliency to work in a challenging and changing, high volume, fast-paced environment

• Ability to maintain a sense of urgency and execute quickly and efficiently

• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Detail oriented with a high level of accuracy and time management skills

• Advanced MS Word, Access, Excel, and PowerPoint skills

• Ability to relocate domestically and/or globally (rotations for the full-time program could be located in various locations around the US)

• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to work in high pressure deadline environment

• You have U.S Work Authorization

Education:

• You are pursuing an MBA or Master’s degree and will graduate between December 2026 and June 2027 and you have 3-5 years of work experience

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

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Job Family Group:

Management Development Programs

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Job Family:

Intern

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Time Type:

Full time

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Primary Location:

New York New York United States

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Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

$90,000.00 - $155,000.00

In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.

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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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Anticipated Posting Close Date:

Sep 09, 2025

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