U.S. Personal Banking - Full Time Leadership Associate, Charlotte - USA, 2026
CitiAbout the role
You're the brains behind our work.
In Personal Banking at Citi, we’re committed to empowering future thought-leaders to create change in a meaningful way that impacts millions of consumers from all walks of life. We are reinventing what the future of personal banking means from a systemic and cultural perspective. We are a bank with a soul that operates with empathy, integrity, and authenticity. As a Leadership Associate, you’ll set a foundation for yourself to grow professionally through our generalized rotational leadership and development program. Join us in accelerating the design and delivery of digital solutions that anticipate consumer trends across multiple rotational opportunities in our business groups, such as: Credit Cards, Retail Banking, Citi Retail Services, Marketing, Client Experience, Operations, and Risk.
We provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed.
We’re committed to investing in your professional development as we build a diverse and inclusive workplace that fosters collaboration. The Personal Banking Leadership Associate Program has been successfully developing careers of MBA students for over two decades. The Program has established itself within the firm as the premiere opportunity to gain vast understanding of interconnectivity within business groups and across functional roles in the Personal Bank. Whether you come from a traditional finance background or are looking to pivot your career through a rotational leadership and development program, you’ll gain experience in today’s changing economic environment. The Program offers support through dedicated mentorship, networking events, an active internal Leadership Associate alumni network, and personalized coaching by a Program Manager to support your career goals.
Your time here will look something like this...
The Leadership Associate Program is a 24-month developmental experience that provides opportunities working in two 12-month rotations across the Personal Bank. Each Leadership Associate will spend a rotation immersed in a different business group, such as: Credit Cards, Retail Banking, Citi Retail Services, Marketing, Client Experience, Operations, and Risk. We offer a variety of functional roles to fit the diverse interests of our Leadership Associates, such as: Product Management, Project Management, Marketing, Strategy, Innovation, Customer Experience, Risk and Controls, and Analytics. Throughout your 24-months in the Program, you’ll broaden your skills, explore areas of the Personal Bank to gain insight into your unique interests and career goals, and build a strong professional network. Upon completion of the Program, Leadership Associates are considered for a VP-level role at Citi.
We want to hear from you if...
- You are obtaining your MBA degree and are graduating between December 2025 and June 2026
- You have 3-5 years of work experience
- Technically Advanced in PowerPoint, Intermediate in Excel
Who we think will be a great fit...
Second-Year MBA student who is: Adaptable | Curious | Determined | Collaborative | Empathetic | Strategic Thinker | Analytical | Effective Communicator | Entrepreneurial | Organized | Detail-Oriented
Annual Salary = $140,000
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Job Family Group:
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Time Type:
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Primary Location:
615 S COLLEGE STREET------------------------------------------------------
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
$90,000.00 - $155,000.00
In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.
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