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Programme
Internship
Location
London
Duration
10 weeks; starts in June
About the role
Citi’s 10-week Markets Summer Analyst programme in London offers penultimate-year university students exposure to institutional sales and trading across product and functional desks. Following one week of training, analysts complete three rotations, support market analysis and trade ideas, and learn pricing, risk management and trade execution. Successful analysts may be considered for full-time roles after graduation.
Programme Structure
- The 10-week summer analyst programme starts in June.
- The programme begins with one week of training in London.
- Complete three rotations across different Markets desks, products and functions.
- Potential areas include Sales, Trading, Structuring, Quantitative Analysis, and Securitisation and Financing.
- Rotations depend on desk availability and stated preferences.
- Successful summer analysts may be considered for full-time positions after graduation.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with peers on projects and pitches involving trade ideas.
- Collect and analyse macroeconomic and industry-specific market information.
- Work-shadow across desks and asset classes on the trading floor.
- Assist with internal documentation and team presentations.
- Participate in discussions with product heads across the business.
- Build knowledge of pricing, risk management, and trade execution across asset classes.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled at university and expected to achieve, or have achieved, a 2:1 or equivalent.
- In the penultimate year of an undergraduate degree in any discipline.
- Good understanding of finance and strong interest in financial markets.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Excellent interpersonal, planning, organisational, and attention-to-detail skills.
- Fluent in written and spoken English.
Preferred Attributes
- Knowledge of VBA or Python is highly desirable.
- Intellectually curious, proactive, and interested in developing creative ideas.
- Able to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Committed to personal growth, career development, mobility, and flexibility.
- Demonstrates integrity and ethical decision-making.
Location and Benefits
- Based at Citi’s London offices at 33 Canada Square, Canary Wharf.
- Hybrid working model allows up to two days working from home per week.
- Benefits include paid annual leave and additional benefits.