What advice would you offer prospective candidates on
transitioning from school to the workplace?
I find
that the biggest thing is responsibility and accountability. Being
responsible for the task at hand and seeing it through to
completion is a very important part of my job, or any job for that
matter. I’ve seen a handful of bright college students unable to
succeed at the next level because they think they can get by with
shortcuts and blaming other people for their shortcomings.
What do you consider Citi's
competitive edge?
The vast array of products and
services that we offer. I don’t think another financial services
company in the world can compete with us in this regard.
How would you describe your team
and the people you work with?
Smart, cooperative and
easy-going. Seeing that most of my day is spent with people at work
it’s very important to have a team of people who are not only
competent but fun to be around as well.
What outside influences have the
most bearing on what you do day to day, and how do they affect you?
(e.g., economic news, world markets, company data,
etc.)?
Everything. It’s important to be kept
up-to-date with everything around us in the world. The more you
know the easier it is to get closer to customers on a personal
level and this often leads to a closer business relationship as
well.
How has Citi supported your
career development?
Although Citi is widely heralded
for its training program, I feel the best training that I’ve had
has been on the job. I’ve been fortunate enough to have had
supervisors who are willing to give me opportunities to develop my
career through lots of exposure and teaching.