Ready to bring your classroom knowledge into the boardroom? Citi is looking for Summer Analysts to join our Enterprise Services and Public Affairs (ESPA) team in New York, NY. We believe success is built on continuous growth, and our programs are designed to equip you with the skills, training, and professional network needed to launch a long-term career. Citi offers significant opportunities for career growth and internal mobility.
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 objectives: managing our reputation by engaging with our stakeholders and delivering great spaces and services to colleagues and clients. The ESPA teams supporting these objectives include:
- Aviation
- Colleague & Client Services
- Community Investing & Development
- Communications
- Enterprise In-Business Reputation Risk Management
- ESPA Chief Administrative Office
- ESG & Sustainability
- Government Affairs
- Real Estate Services
We provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed.The ESPA Summer Analyst Program offers a 10-week internship within the ESPA function, providing participants with valuable on-the-job training. As a Summer Analyst, you will be assigned to a specific role within one of our ESPA teams, with a primary focus on Communications and Real Estate Services. This internship serves as a direct feeder to our ESPA Full-Time program. Summer Analysts who excel in the program may be extended an offer into ESPA's two-year full-time rotational program.
Your time here will look something like this.The program commences with comprehensive training that provides an overview of Citi, essential technology instruction, and an introduction to the ESPA organization. Throughout the internship, you will be supported by both senior and junior mentors and have access to numerous networking opportunities including speaker events where ESPA's senior leaders will share insights and answer questions about their teams and careers.
Summer Analysts will engage in real-world assignments and are expected to contribute significantly to their teams during the 10-week period. In addition to daily responsibilities, you will have the chance to connect with other Citi interns, current participants and alumni of our Full-Time program, as well as other professionals across ESPA.
The program concludes with a final presentation, where you will have the opportunity to showcase your accomplishments and the lessons you have learned.
We want to hear from you if...- You have a genuine interest in the ESPA teams and are eager to learn and explore.
- You are pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, English, Public Affairs, Political Science, Business Administration, Real Estate, or a related field and will graduate between December 2027 - June 2028.
- You have a strong academic record, with a preferred GPA of 3.3 or higher.
- You have 0-2 years of professional work experience.
- You are legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application; Citi will not sponsor visa applications for this position.
Who we think will be a great fit...We are looking for motivated, naturally curious, business-minded individuals who are eager to launch their careers. If you excel at problem-solving and enjoy brainstorming creative solutions, Citi is the perfect place for you.
We are also looking for the following qualities:
- A genuine interest in communications, reputation management, stakeholder engagement, workplace strategy and experience, corporate real estate or related ESPA functions, and an eagerness to build expertise in these areas.
- Ability to think globally, creatively, curiously, and innovatively.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interact and influence across all organizational levels.
- Ability to present information in a clear, creative, and persuasive manner.
- A positive attitude and strong work ethic.
- Resiliency to work in a challenging, high-volume, and fast-paced environment.
- Ability to maintain a sense of urgency and execute tasks quickly and efficiently.
- Strong project management and digital communication skills developed through experience.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.
- Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills with the ability to translate complex data and information into clear compelling communications.
- Sharp analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Detail oriented with a high level of accuracy and effective time management.
- Advanced MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills
- Ability to relocate domestically and/or globally (locations for full time program placements could vary across the US).
- Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to work in high pressure deadline-driven environment.
Annual Salary= $85,000
Job Family Group: Management Development Programs
Job Family:Intern
Time Type:Full time
Primary Location:New York New York United States
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:$60,000.00 - $110,000.00
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.
Most Relevant Skills Please see the requirements listed above.
Other Relevant Skills For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.
Anticipated Posting Close Date:Oct 15, 2026
Automated Processing and AIWe use automated processing, including artificial intelligence, for our legitimate business interests (or our reasonable and appropriate business purposes) to identify and align the candidate's skills and abilities with a specific job opening. Additionally, if you so choose, or consent, we can match your skills and abilities to other suitable roles at Citi.
Importantly, all our hiring processes and decisions, including determining your suitability for a role, are conducted, checked, and decided by individuals. Our automated processing and AI do not involve relying on automatic or autonomous decision-making. Please refer to any Jurisdictional Considerations, with specific provisions for your country (where relevant) for further details.
