Functions - Enterprise Services and Public Affairs, Full Time Associate, New York - USA, 2026
CitiAbout the role
Enterprise Services and Public Affairs (ESPA) Full-Time Associate Program
You’re the brains behind our work.
You’re ready to bring your knowledge from the classroom to the boardroom, and Citi wants to help you get there. Whether it’s honing your skills or building your network, we know that success can’t come without growth. Our programs equip you with the knowledge and training you need to play a valuable role on your team, and establish a long-term career here. At Citi, we value internal mobility, and career growth is not a question of if, but when.
Citi is looking for Full-Time Associates to join the Enterprise Services and Public Affairs (ESPA) function in New York. ESPA plays a key role for the firm, working to enhance how our stakeholders perceive and experience Citi. ESPA has two core activities: managing our reputation by engaging with our stakeholders and delivering great spaces and services to colleagues and clients.
We provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed.
All ESPA Associates participate in a comprehensive training program in July and August. Training begins with a Citi orientation followed by technical training and soft skills training including presentation, communication and leadership skills. This training will facilitate the Associate’s ability to be productive and immediately contribute to their initial rotation. You will be placed on one of our ESPA teams where there is greatest business need, which may include any of the following:
Chief Administrative Office
Colleague and Client Services
Community Investing & Development
Enterprise In-Business Reputation Risk Management
Global Communications
Government Affairs
Real Estate Services
Sustainability & ESG
Your time here will look something like this.
The ESPA Full-Time Associate program offers two one-year rotations and upon successful completion of the 24-month program, Associates may be considered for off-program placement in ESPA. In both rotations, Associates will have an opportunity to broaden skill sets, develop analytical skills, increase knowledge in different disciplines, and build professional networks and leadership capabilities. This rotation process helps Associates develop a solid knowledge base and broad range of skills while preparing them to take on future leadership roles in ESPA. Success in the Associate program is a solid first step towards a successful career at Citi. Throughout the program, participants will accelerate their learning and contribute to ESPA priorities by gaining experiences through rotations and placements:
Associates are placed in a specific role within one of the ESPA teams their first year and rotate to a different team their second year.
During each rotation, participants work closely with management teams and are provided the opportunity to add value to Citi through various responsibilities.
The goal of the rotational program is to help broaden skills, knowledge of the organization and expand netwo
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