Functions - Finance, Full Time Associate, Buffalo - USA, 2027

Citi • Getzville, NY

4d • $60,000 - $145,000

About The Position

Citi’s Global Functions division is hiring Financial Management Associates for its Corporate Finance team in the United States. The FMA rotational program is a global leadership development program for Master’s and MBA graduates, designed to build a pipeline of future Corporate Finance leaders across Controllers, Treasury, Financial Planning & Analysis, Tax, and business-aligned Chief Finance Offices.

The 24-month program consists of three 8-month rotations, with placements dependent on business needs and program availability. Associates work closely with senior managers and gain exposure to different Corporate Finance roles, with opportunities to develop leadership capability and discover a suitable career path. After successful completion, participants may be considered for opportunities within Citi Finance.

The program begins with a Welcome Week and global training program in July, including networking with finance leaders and fellow participants. Training covers accounting, modeling, technical and soft skills, Citi’s businesses, and Corporate Finance disciplines. Associates contribute to Citi Finance priorities including financial performance and strategic execution, resource optimization, finance transformation and controls, and 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 work experience.
• Graduating between December 2026 and June 2027.
• Must not require sponsorship for U.S. work authorization now or at the time of hire.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills, including the ability to build business relationships and communicate complex financial insights clearly.
• Technical proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• 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.
• Strategic and analytical mindset with a global perspective and interest in driving Citi Finance priorities.
• Initiative, creativity, professional maturity, resiliency, and a growth mindset.
• Sense of urgency, excellent judgment, and confidence stepping outside one’s comfort zone.
• Process-improvement skills, including technology-driven automation and optimization.
• AI literacy and interest in applying generative AI and emerging technologies to finance problems.

Responsibilities

• Complete three 8-month rotations across Corporate Finance disciplines, with placements based on business needs and program availability.
• Contribute to Citi Finance priorities, including financial performance and strategic execution, value generation and resource optimization, finance transformation and controls, and development of people and culture.
• Participate in the Welcome Week and global training curriculum covering accounting, modeling, technical skills, presentation, communication, leadership, Citi businesses, and Corporate Finance disciplines.
• Apply analytical skills to work in a fast-paced financial environment and support high-impact work aligned with Citi’s growth strategy.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, including technology-driven automation and optimization.
• Identify, assess, and escalate risk in a complex, regulated environment.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• 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: Entry Level