Ready to bring your classroom knowledge into the boardroom? Citi is looking for Full-Time Analysts to join our Finance team in Buffalo, 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.
The Financial Analyst (FA) Program is a premier two-year, entry-level leadership development program. Through diversified rotational experiences, you will gain a unique perspective on Citi Finance while supporting various business lines and disciplines, including Controllers, Treasury, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), and the Finance Chief Operating Office (COO).
In this role, your work will make an immediate impact. As part of Citi Finance, you will contribute to a function that is:
- The guardian and communicator of key financial information and controls for both internal and external stakeholders.
- The strategic driver of franchise-level decisions on capital planning, liquidity, budgeting, tax, strategic direction, and policy management.
- A critical business partner providing the data-driven analysis that enables Citi's leaders across global products, regions, and disciplines to make sound, strategic decisions.
We provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed.To ensure you can make an immediate impact, all FAs participate in a comprehensive training program at the onset of your program. Your journey begins with a global Citi orientation, followed by intensive technical and professional skills training covering topics such as presentation, communication, and leadership development. This foundational training prepares you to contribute meaningfully from day one of your first rotation.
Your time here will look something like this...The FA Program consists of two distinct, one-year rotations designed to build a robust financial foundation, expand your professional network, and prepare you for future leadership roles within Citi Finance.
Throughout this 24-month journey, you will accelerate your learning and contribute directly to key Finance priorities:
- Diversified Rotational Placements: To maximize your professional development, you will be placed in a specific role within a different Finance discipline for each rotation (prior Summer Analysts will typically rotate into a new team).
- High-Impact Responsibilities: Working closely with management teams, you will add direct value through hands-on responsibilities such as product control, financial closings and consolidations, developing financial controls, management reporting, planning and analysis, and managing balance sheets and liquidity.
- Post-Program Placement: Upon successful completion of the 24-month program, you will be prepared and eligible for permanent, off-program placement opportunities within Citi Finance.
We want to hear from you if...- You are currently pursuing a BA/BS degree in Economics, Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics or a related field (with a graduation date between December 2026 and June 2027).
- You have a strong academic record, with a preferred GPA of 3.3 or higher.
- You are legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application; Citi will not sponsor visa applications for this position.
- You possess a strategic, analytical mindset with an intellectual curiosity for creative problem-solving.
- You are an enthusiastic, detail-oriented, and agile thinker who can manage multiple priorities and identify opportunities for process improvement.
- You have exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with a proven ability to build relationships and collaborate to achieve team and client objectives.
- You are highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
Who we think will be a great fit...We are looking for individuals who are deeply passionate about finance and determined to build a successful career in the field. The ideal candidate is ready to champion the
4 Pillars of Citi Finance:
- Drive Business Results
- Improve Financial Processes
- Strengthen the Control Environment
- Continue to Make Citi a Great Place to Work
As global industries continue to evolve, we seek future leaders who bring a global perspective, embrace diversity, and want to make a lasting impact. We welcome talented candidates from a wide variety of academic backgrounds and universities to join our collaborative team.
Annual Salary = $60,000
Job Family Group: Management Development Programs
Job Family:Training
Time Type:Full time
Primary Location:Getzville New York United States
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:$60,000.00 - $145,000.00
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:Aug 18, 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.
