You're the brains behind our work.In U.S. Consumer Cards at Citi, we're committed to empowering future thought-leaders to create change in a meaningful way that impacts millions of consumers from all walks of life. We are reinventing what the future of personal banking means from a systemic and cultural perspective. We are a bank with a soul that operates with empathy, integrity, and authenticity. As a Leadership Associate, you'll set a foundation for yourself to grow professionally through our generalized rotational leadership and development program. Join us in accelerating the design and delivery of digital solutions that anticipate consumer trends across multiple rotational opportunities in our business groups, such as: Credit Cards, Citi Retail Services, Marketing, Client Experience, Operations, Analytics & Pricing and Risk.
Accelerate your Career. At Citi, we're committed to investing in your professional development while fostering a diverse and inclusive environment built on collaboration and continuous learning. For more than two decades, the Consumer Cards Leadership Associate Program has developed MBA talent into future leaders across the organization.
Through this program, you'll gain broad exposure to the Consumer Bank while developing critical leadership, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills. Whether you bring a traditional finance background or are looking to pivot your career, you'll benefit from:
- Dedicated mentorship from experienced leaders
- Personalized coaching and career development support
- Networking opportunities with senior leaders and program alumni
- Exposure to a wide range of business functions and strategic initiatives
- A collaborative environment that encourages innovation and professional growth
This unique experience will help you develop a deep understanding of how our businesses work together to deliver value to our customers while preparing you for future leadership opportunities.
Your time here will look something like this... The Leadership Associate Program is a 24-month developmental experience consisting of two 12-month rotations across Citi's Consumer Bank. Each rotation is designed to provide meaningful business exposure, leadership development, and hands-on experience solving real business challenges.
Leadership Associates may rotate through areas such as:
- Credit Cards
- Analytics & Pricing
- Citi Retail Services
- Marketing
- Client Experience
- Operations
- Risk
Functional opportunities may include:
- Product Management
- Project Management
- Strategy
- Innovation
- Marketing
- Customer Experience
- Risk & Controls
- Analytics
Throughout the program, you'll broaden your skill set, build a strong professional network, and gain valuable insight into the diverse functions that drive Citi's Consumer Bank. Upon successful completion of the program, Leadership Associates are considered for Vice President-level opportunities within Citi.
We want to hear from you if... - You are obtaining your MBA degree and are graduating between December 2026 and June 2027
- You have 3-5 years of work experience
- Technically Advanced in PowerPoint, Intermediate in Excel
Who we think will be a great fit...
Second-Year MBA student who is: Adaptable | Curious | Determined | Collaborative | Empathetic | Strategic Thinker | Analytical | Effective Communicator | Entrepreneurial | Organized | Detail-Oriented
Annual Salary = $140,000
Job Family Group: Management Development Programs
Job Family:Training
Time Type:Full time
Primary Location:New York New York United States
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.
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:Sep 05, 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.
