Why Do You Want to Work at Citigroup?
in an interview what is a good answer for why Citi?
Interview Question: Why Citi?
In any interview or informational phone call - you will likely be asked an equivalent of this question - so it is critical that you have a thought out and practiced answer. To help your answer stand out, you should do extensive research on the firm's website to determine what they consider to be their core values and competitive advantages. In addition to this background research - you should try and speak with members of the firm in the division you're interested in so that you can get a better understanding of the culture of the firm. All of these things should be considered into your answer.
Details about Citigroup Shared by Users
From a business perspective, the global presence, especially in emerging markets is a unique element for Citigroup. Additionally, Citigroup is one of the biggest balance sheet banks in the world (with JPM and BAML) which allows it to offer every service to their clients from advisory to credit lines.
User @flying_nomad", an investment banking associate, explained their answer:
"flying_nomad - Investment Banking Associate"Citigroup is one of the few banks with a truly global presence across all its business lines (IB, corporate & retail banking), like people i've met, large balance sheet, etc.
Example Why Citibank? Answer
I first became interested in Citi when attending an informational session at XYZ school. There I spoke with several alumni from the Citi Markets Group. After connecting with members of the firm at that event, I was connected to speak to more alumni from the firm who spoke extensively about the global nature of the firm and the benefits of the rotational desk program for undergrads entering the firm after college. Recently, I had the chance to come visit the trading floor and shadow traders throughout the day. After that experience, I knew that I wanted to work at Citigroup due to the very collegial nature of the firm in addition to the unique program structure.
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Because it has good leadership, because it is undervalued but a great place to work, because it is the most heavily invested in emerging markets, because citigroup has one of the largest most diverse ranges of investment banking expertise.
Pick one of those.
Absolutely under no circumstances say "because they are undervalued" ... Ideally you should talk to some people there and refer to them and explain why you actually want to work there... Emerging market presence is a good answer but then they make expect that you want to work in those markets so be prepared for follow ups...
Just say, "I'm always awake with Citi". They'll know you're for real
"Because I couldn't get the Goldman Sachs"
cause it never sleeps