Functions - Finance, Summer Associate, Buffalo - USA, 2027

Citi • Getzville, NY

4d • $90,000 - $155,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Citi’s Global Functions division is seeking MBA and Master’s candidates for its U.S. Corporate Finance Summer Financial Management Associate (FMA) program. The program is a global leadership development opportunity intended to build a pipeline of future Corporate Finance leaders and help participants explore potential career paths at Citi. Summer FMAs work closely with senior managers in areas including Controllers, Treasury, Financial Planning & Analysis, Tax, and business-aligned Chief Finance Offices.

The program lasts ten weeks and offers challenging projects across product, function, and legal-entity perspectives. Projects are aligned with Citi Finance objectives, structured for completion within a two-month timeframe, and supported by Finance professionals who provide leadership direction. The program is a significant feeder pool for Citi’s full-time FMA program.

Participants receive a Citi orientation, business overviews from senior leaders, and training in banking-industry topics, technical finance and accounting, and communication and presentation skills. Each summer associate is matched with a mentor. Day-to-day responsibilities vary by placement. The role offers exposure to senior Corporate Finance leaders, a global professional network, rotational leadership responsibility, and high-impact work aligned with Citi’s growth strategy.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing an MBA or Master’s degree in Accounting, Financial Strategy, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of significant, related full-time professional experience.
• Expected graduation between December 2027 and June 2028.
• Must not require sponsorship for U.S. work authorization or at the time of hire.
• Strategic and analytical mindset with a global perspective and interest in Citi Finance priorities.
• Initiative, creativity, professional maturity, resilience, and a growth mindset.
• Sense of urgency, sound judgment, and confidence stepping outside one’s comfort zone.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills, including the ability to build business relationships and communicate complex financial insights clearly.
• Interest or aptitude in process improvement, including technology-driven automation and optimization.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Forward-looking, AI-literate mindset and eagerness to apply generative AI and emerging technologies to finance problems.
• Demonstrated interest in Data Analytics, Database Management, Information Systems, or Digital Technology.
• Sound risk-management judgment, including the ability to identify, assess, and escalate risk in a complex, regulated environment.

Nice To Haves

• Professional certification such as CPA, CFA, or FRM.
• Multilingual capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Work on challenging Corporate Finance projects aligned with Citi Finance objectives and designed to add value.
• Collaborate with senior managers in disciplines such as Controllers, Treasury, Financial Planning & Analysis, Tax, and business-aligned Chief Finance Offices.
• Contribute to Citi Finance priorities: champion financial performance and strategic execution; generate value and optimize resources; accelerate finance transformation and controls; and develop people and culture.
• Apply analytical skills in a fast-paced financial environment; specific day-to-day duties depend on placement.
• Participate in program orientation, training, and mentoring, and develop management skills through rotational responsibility.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k).
• Life, accident, and disability insurance.
• Wellness programs.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays.
• Eligible employees may receive discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards.

What This Job Offers

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