Early Career Program Management Lead

Citi • New York, NY

3d • $129,840 - $194,760

About The Position

The Early Career Program Manager serves as the primary talent advisor and program lead for assigned Banking franchises, overseeing the end-to-end Analyst and Associate experience. The role drives talent strategy, performance management, career development, engagement, promotion decisions, manager capability, and employee relations initiatives while partnering closely with senior business leaders, HR partners, and functional stakeholders.

The position leads talent and performance processes, advises on promotions and career mobility, and develops strategies to improve the employee experience and retention of early-career populations. It also partners with managers and senior leaders on talent development, employee relations, learning programs, immigration matters, and workforce planning.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Typically 5–7 years of experience in HR, talent management, program management, campus recruiting, employee development, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale talent programs and influence stakeholders across multiple organizational levels.
• Strong consulting, relationship management, and stakeholder engagement skills, including experience supporting senior leaders.
• Ability to analyze complex talent data and translate insights into actionable recommendations.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and executive-facing skills.
• Strong project and program management capabilities, including managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills, including experience developing executive presentations and talent reporting.
• Ability to operate independently, exercise judgment, and drive outcomes with minimal oversight.

Responsibilities

• Lead performance management and compensation processes for assigned Banking franchises, advising senior stakeholders on ratings, calibration, talent differentiation, and year-end outcomes.
• Partner with business leaders, HRBPs, and specialists on talent reviews, promotion decisions, and workforce planning.
• Oversee Analyst-to-Associate and Associate-to-VP promotion processes and support consistent talent standards and governance.
• Deliver talent insights, reporting, and recommendations to inform business decisions and talent strategy.
• Advise Analysts and Associates on career development, progression, and internal mobility.
• Lead mobility and rotation programs in partnership with business leaders, Recruiting, and Compensation.
• Drive initiatives that support employee development, retention, and long-term career growth.
• Lead the Analyst and Associate employee experience strategy for assigned client groups.
• Use engagement data, employee feedback, roadshows, and talent insights to identify trends and recommend improvements.
• Manage onboarding, immersion, career conversations, and exit processes.
• Develop and implement initiatives to strengthen connectivity, retention, and development across early-career populations.
• Advise managers, staffers, and senior leaders on performance management, coaching, talent development, succession planning, and employee experience.
• Promote adoption of best practices for managing and developing junior talent.
• Lead talent-related communications, stakeholder engagement, and change management initiatives.
• Partner with HR Advisors, Employee Relations, Legal, and business leaders to assess and resolve complex employee relations matters.
• Advise on people-related risk, policy interpretation, and employee concerns, supporting consistent and appropriate outcomes.
• Identify emerging talent risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Partner with Early Career Learning teams to shape and execute development programs aligned with business priorities and employee growth.
• Influence learning strategy and identify opportunities to improve curriculum, onboarding, and leadership development experiences.
• Partner with Immigration, Recruiting, and business leaders on sponsorship and visa processes for junior bankers.
• Support workforce planning and appropriate governance for impacted populations.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• 401(k)
• Life insurance
• Accident insurance
• Disability insurance
• Wellness programs
• Paid time off, including vacation and sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Eligible employees may receive discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level