Citi Bank Kenya

# Pre-Internships

Citi’s pre-internship programs offer a strategic introduction to the financial services industry, designed to equip students with foundational knowledge, essential skills and valuable professional connections. These programs, ranging from focused virtual mentorship to immersive on-site experiences, provide a unique opportunity to explore Citi's culture, engage with leaders and receive tailored training.

• ## Early Identification
 
 **Locations:** US (virtual).
 
 **Structure:** Virtual mentorship program; participants apply to max two lines of business.
 
 **Duration:** Three weeks, 2-3 hours/day.
 
 **Start Date:** March (applications open in February), December (applications open in November).
 
 **Eligibility:** US sophomores enrolled in a four-year bachelor’s degree.
 
 **Areas of Business:** General insight into Citi lines of business; preparation for Summer Internship Program.
 
 **Benefits:** The program offers virtual mentorship, technical training, interview preparation for Summer Analyst roles, insights into Citi’s culture and values, professional development and a direct pathway to future opportunities.
 
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• ## D1 Athlete Development Program
 
 **Locations:** US (virtual).
 
 **Structure:** Virtual summer mentorship.
 
 **Duration:** June to August.
 
 **Start Date:** June (application open in March-April).
 
 **Eligibility:** NCAA Division I students participating in a D1 collegiate sports team , undergraduate first-year or sophomore students enrolled in a four-year bachelor's degree program from an accredited US institution, team manager or assistants participating on a NCAA Division 1 sports team.
 
 **Areas of Business:** Financial services industry.
 
 **Benefits:** The journey towards early career success is supported through professional development, hands-on technical training and networking. Participants can gain unique insights from senior speaker series and specialized business workshops, complemented by dedicated mentorship opportunities, often with former student-athlete colleagues.
 
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• ## Freshman Discovery
 
 **Locations:** US (virtual).
 
 **Structure:** Introductory program.
 
 **Duration:** Three days.
 
 **Start Date:** May (applications open in late March/early April).
 
 **Eligibility:** All first-year students in a four-year bachelor's degree program from a US accredited institution, regardless of major. Students with limited prior exposure to financial services are particularly encouraged.
 
 **Areas of Business:** Introduction to financial services industry.
 
 **Benefits:** Look to gain a head start in financial services through our Freshman Discovery program, featuring introductory training, workshops, foundational technical skills and valuable industry insights.
 
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• ## Spring Insight
 
 **Locations:** London (on-site).
 
 **Structure:** All day trainings.
 
 **Duration:** Four days.
 
 **Start Date:** March or around Easter (application open in October/November).
 
 **Eligibility:** Students both within and outside the UK who are in their first year of a three-year course or second year of a four-year undergraduate course.
 
 **Areas of Business:** Insight into life at Citi.
 
 **Benefits:** Our Spring Insight program provides invaluable job shadowing and dedicated mentorship, offering in-depth insight into the dynamic world of financial services through job shadowing with the business of the participant's choice, all while preparing them for a seamless pipeline to our Summer Internship opportunities, subject to performance.
 
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• ## Citi Insight Program Hosted by the Social Mobility Network
 
 **Locations:** London (hybrid).
 
 **Structure:** Part-time insight program focused on exploring career opportunities within financial services, improving professional skills and mentoring. Hosted by the Social Mobility Network.
 
 **Duration:** Five weeks in the summer.
 
 **Start Date:** Late July/ early August (applications open in March).
 
 **Eligibility:** First-year university students (or second year if on a four-year course).
 
 **Areas of Business:** Entry into the financial sector.
 
 **Benefits:** The Citi Insight Program provides interactive workshops and skill building sessions, engagement with colleagues across business areas and industry insight, interview preparation and dedicated mentorship. Successful candidates have the opportunity to interview for the London summer analyst programs.
 
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• ## Citi Insight Program Hosted by the Black Heritage Network
 
 **Locations:** London (on-site).
 
 **Structure:** Insight program focused on professional development, skills, and networking. Hosted by the Black Heritage Network.
 
 **Duration:** Three days.
 
 **Start Date:** April (applications open Nov/Dec).
 
 **Eligibility:** First year students in a three-year course or second year

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# Internships

Citi's internship programs provide students with a transformative opportunity to gain practical experience and launch a career at a global investment bank. These programs include 8-16 weeks Summer Analyst roles, 10-weeks Associate roles and Placement Analyst positions ranging from 3 to 11 months. Interns receive structured training, dedicated mentorship and hands-on exposure across diverse business areas. Available in multiple locations, these programs offer a clear pathway to potential full-time roles, enabling interns to build valuable networks and make a tangible impact from day one.

• ## Summer Analyst
 
 **Locations:** Multiple on-site locations.
 
 **Structure:** Full-time internship; some programs may include rotations.
 
 **Duration:** May vary between 8-16 weeks.
 
 **Start Date:** May-June (applications typically open in September the year prior).
 
 **Eligibility:** Penultimate year university students.
 
 **Areas of Business:** Banking (Commercial Banking, Corporate Banking, Investment Banking, Capital Markets, US Personal Banking), Client (Research, Equity Research, Global Strategy & Macro Group), Chief Operating Officer, Enterprise Services& Public Affairs, Finance, Human Resources, Internal Audit, Markets (incl. Quantitative Analysis), Operations, Risk Management, Services (Treasury & Trade Solutions, Securities Services), Technology (Application Development, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure, Production Support), Wealth.
 
 **Benefits:** Structured training with Citi and external vendors, dedicated mentorship, networking opportunities, hybrid work arrangements across many roles, the opportunity to be offered a full-time analyst role after successful internship.
 
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• ## Summer Associate
 
 **Locations:** London, New York, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, San Francisco (on site).
 
 **Structure:** Full-time internship.
 
 **Duration:** 10 weeks.
 
 **Start Date:** June (applications open in September the year prior).
 
 **Eligibility:** Masters, MBA and/or PhD students.
 
 **Areas of Business:** Investment Banking, Finance, Human Resources.
 
 **Benefits:** Vendor and Citi-led structured training, access to buddies and mentors, comprehensive networking events, valuable work experience, possibility of full-time Associate program offer.
 
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• ## Placement Analyst
 
 **Locations:** Across the UK, Europe, Middle East and Africa.
 
 **Structure:** Full-time internship.
 
 **Duration:** 3 to 11 months.
 
 **Start Date:** Applications typically open in September and January, depending on the country.
 
 **Eligibility:** University students across the UK and Europe who require an internship as part of their degree.
 
 **Areas of Business:** Banking, Markets, Operations, Technology.
 
 **Benefits:** Access to buddies and mentors, networking events, hybrid work arrangements, practical work experience, exposure to Citi’s culture, possibility of securing a full-time analyst offer after graduation.
 
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• ### Benefits
 
 These apprenticeship programs offer hands-on experience with structured learning; program structure, compensation and additional support vary by program and location.
 
• ### Career Progression
 
 Our apprenticeships target building skills, experience and professional capabilities, supporting long-term career progress, allowing participants to contribute to Citi's operations from day one.
 

 

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> The program challenged me to step out of my comfort zone. It opened me up to various possibilities and made me push my limits. I put extra effort into learning how to accept and adapt to these changes to keep up with the ever-changing tech world. It boosted my confidence in my abilities.

Sruthi R.

Full-Time Analyst, Technology

Bangalore

> The program gave me the space and structure to learn how a large, global bank operates and how different teams work together. Most importantly, the experience helped me trust my own abilities and was the foundation to how I approach my career today.

Christopher S.

Assistant Vice President

Partnerships, Spring by Citi, New York

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 ## Early Career Overview
 
 Discover the program that aligns with your career goals and learn more about the application process at Citi.
 
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 ## Who We Are
 
 Explore our Mission, Vision and the steps we’re taking to make a difference.
 
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 ## Job Simulations
 
 Through Forage, students can earn certifications while gaining hands-on, virtual experience with Citi. Explore roles and build skills that set you apart.
 
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