Citibank: 2009 Management Associate Program - Institutional Client Group, Citibank Korea -

Citibank Korea Inc (CKI) is a commercial bank born through the merger with KorAm Bank and is part of the World’s largest global financial institute, Citi. CKI plays a leading role in developing the Korean Financial industry by providing customers with first class financial services based upon a diverse range of products and a worldwide Citi network.

CKI would like to offer opportunities to the 2009 Graduates to join our Management Associate Program. This program is one of the preeminent heritages of Citi and has long history over 30years with Citibank in Korea. The main objective of the program is to develop high-potential individuals for leadership roles in the areas of corporate banking, transaction services, sales and trading, risk management, operations and technology and financial control.

We are looking for dynamic individuals who are eager to face exciting challenges that come with working for a powerful and diverse financial services institution. Management Associates entering the program will not only acquire advanced financial and technical knowledge, but also the leadership and interpersonal skills that will allow them to maximize their potential early and to define their own career.

You can find more details to the program by visiting the Citi Graduate Recruitment Website (www.oncampus.citi.com)/ Careers/ Asia-Pacific/ Institutional Client Group/ Country Programs/ Korea, or CKI website (www.citibank.co.kr)/ About US/ Recruitment Guide. Also, you can see the enclosed program details and Citi’s financial strength for more information.

If you are interested in applying for the program, please follow the below instructions;

w Application : Please submit your CV and Self Introduction Letter through
1) On-line application system : www.citi.gtios.com , or
2) e-mail: recruitment.kr@citi.com

w Deadline : October 10, 2008

w Applicants must be presently authorized to work on a full-time basis in accordance with the immigration laws of the Republic of Korea.

We will contact you individually for further interview arrangements.


* Note: For undergraduate students, CKI accepts resumes at all times in order to cope with ever vigorously changing employment needs. We will review applicants against our current and future openings. Please submit your CV and Self Introduction letter to recruitment.kr@citi.com.


Our Program

The Management Associate (MA) Program is tailored to develop you as a high-potential individual for leadership roles in the areas of corporate banking, commercial banking, transaction services (cash, trade and securities), sales and trading, risk management, finance, operations, and technology within our Institutional Clients Group (ICG). Upon entering the Program, you will not only acquire advanced financial and technical knowledge, but also the leadership and interpersonal skills that enable you to maximize your potential early and to define your own career.

The MA Program of Citibank Korea Inc. is 12 months long and is structured on a rotational basis, which gives you exposure to multiple business areas. By giving you insight into the different business areas, it will give you an opportunity not only to see how those areas work, but to develop your people and relationship skills in order to build a network of contacts – which will be very useful as you move through the organization.

At the end of the Program you will be assigned to one business. Assignments are based on a combination of your personal preferences and business needs. We appreciate that earlier in your career it is harder to pin point where you want to work. The structure of the rotations means you will have the opportunity to explore different areas before making your final decision.

The business areas that you may rotate in are:
§ Corporate Banking
§ Commercial Banking
§ Global Transaction Services
§ Finance
§ Treasury / Sales & Trading
§ Risk Management
§ Operations

We also pride ourselves in the quality of training we offer to young graduates like yourself as well as employees across all levels. Apart from on-the-job training, all MAs attend a 7-week regional developmental program (MAGIC) that takes place in Shanghai or Manila. The program offers a comprehensive foundation of institutional banking products through a combination of classroom lectures, group projects and presentations. You will also be given plenty of opportunities to participate in a wide array of internal and external training programs throughout your career with us.

The MA Program is demanding and your learning curve will be steep. However, you will not be bored and will constantly be faced with new challenges. You will be in continuous contact with different businesses, and offices in the region or around the world. Throughout your career, you may also have the opportunity to work in diverse businesses or locations locally, regionally or internationally.

You are embarking on your career at a time when Asia Pacific is undergoing historic changes and growing in influence. Join the MA Program to apply what you have learnt and contribute to the dynamic financial services sector.


Who We are Looking For?

To do well in this role, you must be a highly motivated and results-oriented individual. A financial background is not a must, but it is a nice-to-have. More importantly, you must have a genuine interest in the financial services sector, and a strong initiative to constantly learn and apply what you have acquired to your work.

You must have superior academic performance and first class analytical skills. But it’s just as important that you have the confidence and credibility to build relationships with clients, and possess excellent communication skills. Not to mention that we expect you to work well both independently and effectively in a team, while exhibiting the highest commitment to integrity and ethical decision making.

We are seeking entrepreneurs who could think creatively to identify new business opportunities, and execute innovative ideas successfully. Ideally, you also need to exhibit flexibility, adaptability, and resilience to work in a challenging environment.

In order to be considered for the MA Program of Citibank Korea Inc., you also need to have a MBA Degree (in some cases, Masters Degree) from a reputable international university and have more than three years of corporate working experience. Fluency in English and Korean is necessary. In addition, you need to be presently authorized to work on a full-time basis in accordance with the immigration laws of the Republic of Korea.


Recruitment Process

We recognize that the recruitment and retention of our employees is crucial to the ongoing success of our business. Our aim is thus to ensure that all candidates for roles within Citi experience a recruitment process that is of the highest quality.

All MA applicants for Citibank Korea Inc. typically go through the following recruitment process:
§ Stage 1 – Application Deadline – October 10, 2008
§ Stage 2 – First phone interviews – Late October, 2008
§ Stage 3 – Second phone interviews – November, 2008
§ Stage 4 – Face to face interview – November / December, 2008
§ Stage 5 – Program starts – August 1, 2009


Where

Citibank Korea Inc. is recruiting MAs in Seoul.