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

Citi • Charlotte, NC

4d • $90,000 - $155,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Citi’s Global Functions division is recruiting Financial Management Associates for its Corporate Finance team in the United States. The Financial Management Associate (FMA) internship is a global leadership development program for MBA and master’s graduates, designed to develop future Corporate Finance leaders and provide exposure to potential career paths and opportunities for growth and internal mobility.

The 10-week summer program offers challenging projects and experience across product, function, and legal-entity perspectives. Summer Associates may work with senior managers in Controllers, Treasury, Financial Planning & Analysis, Tax, and business-aligned Chief Finance Offices. Placements are aligned with Citi Finance objectives and include leadership direction and development opportunities. The program is a significant feeder pool for the full-time FMA Program.

Associates receive an orientation with business overviews from senior leaders, training in banking-industry topics, technical finance and accounting, and communication and presentation skills, as well as a mentor. Day-to-day duties vary by placement. The role supports Citi Finance priorities: championing financial performance and strategic execution; generating value and optimizing resources; accelerating finance transformation and controls; and developing people and culture.

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, global perspective, and interest in Corporate Finance.
• Initiative, creativity, professional maturity, resiliency, 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 explain complex financial insights clearly and build business relationships.
• Technical proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Sound risk-management judgment, including the ability to identify, assess, and escalate risk.

Nice To Haves

• Professional certifications such as CPA, CFA, or FRM.
• Multilingual capabilities.
• Interest in Data Analytics, Database Management, Information Systems, or Digital Technology.
• Interest in applying generative AI and emerging technologies to complex finance problems.
• Experience or aptitude in technology-driven process automation and optimization.

Responsibilities

• Work on challenging finance projects aligned with Citi Finance objectives.
• Support Citi Finance priorities, including financial performance and strategic execution, resource optimization, finance transformation and controls, and people and culture.
• Work with senior managers in areas such as Controllers, Treasury, Financial Planning & Analysis, Tax, and business-aligned Chief Finance Offices, depending on placement.
• Participate in program orientation and training in banking topics, finance and accounting, communication, and presentation skills.
• Build professional relationships across the global Citi Finance community and develop management skills through rotational responsibility.
• Apply process-improvement, analytical, and technology-oriented approaches to finance problems.
• Identify, assess, and escalate risks in a complex, regulated environment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k)
• Life, accident, and 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: Intern