Markets Intern Review

The internship offers you the opportunity to complete two rotations on different desks. Both of the desks that I interned on were absolutely lovely and made me feel welcome from day 1! I was invited out for drinks with both teams and included in the conversations on the desk from the beginning. I honestly believe that Citi has a culture of inclusivity. I thoroughly enjoyed the whole internship.

My colleagues were incredibly welcoming and kind to me. I really loved my experience on both of my desks, not just because of the work but also because of the people - they were all genuinely lovely and happy to help!

Everyone really took the time to talk to me and explain things that I didn't understand. I received a lot of feedback throughout both rotations (although I did ask - which I think is important). On one occasion the MD (and head of the desk) asked me to do a small modelling task on excel, after a few times of me showing it to him and him telling me to look at it again he actually opened a fresh excel sheet and sat with me to do it together. The head of one of asset classes for EMEA took the time to take me for coffee and give me advice on how to approach the internship etc. Not only was this amazing advice to get from someone who has seen so many interns and grads pass through, I really got the sense that he really cared about how the interns found the experience. This demonstrates that everyone (be it a grad or an MD) is happy to help and give you advice - it is one of the things that impressed me the most about my internship.

There was always work for me to do but everyone was also aware of other commitments I had for HR etc. That is not to say it was easy or that it wasn't hard work - but everyone was very understanding of all the different things that I had to do and as long as you make that clear to your boss this should not be a problem. I would say I was typically working c.12hrs per day (no weekends) but the days were increadilby varied and this included work that was not for the desk such as working on our trading game.

I truly believe that I was given as much responsibility as was possible and regulation allows. My first rotation was on a sales desk and although I obviously was not allowed to pitch to clients, I was given lots and lots of opportunities to pitch to the people on my desk. I was also taken to meetings with CEOs of companies, clients such as hedge funds etc. I was always included in internal conversations and meetings.

The internship offered an incredible opportunity to learn. I have talked mostly about my experience on my desks and that is where you spend most of your time and learn the most but there are many other learning opportunities; -First week was a training week where we had the opportunity to learn more about the different asset classes, how to use Bloomberg etc. -We had talks throughout from different asset classes that taught me a lot. These talks often had an informal feel where you could ask whatever questions you wanted. There were also talks from other departments within the bank, giving me a broader view of Citi as a whole and information on geopolitical events (eg brexit). -Trading game: in the trading game you are divided into groups and are given a virtual pool of money which you have to trade. Every week you present your strategies and your P&L. This was honestly one of the most educational experiences as it means that you are always watching the markets, have to talk to people/read research to try and understand the different markets, improve your presenting skills and work well as a team. -We had the opportunity to shadow other desks - Friday afternoon you can spend with any other desk learning about what they do and asking any questions you might have. -All of the asset classes hosted events/drinks where we were able to talk to people from the different teams in a less formal setting. This was an amazing opportunity where I learnt so much - the only advice I would give is really embrace the experience and try to learn as much as you possibly can!

Everyone was really kind and happy to help. There is a strong atmosphere of teamwork.

Honestly incredible - HR did an amazing job organising all of these events for so many of us. The desks both had things for me to do from day 1.

As mentioned above; a lot!

The internship acts as an extended interview for the full time offer.

The interns went out together at least one night a week (usually Friday)

London is obviously very expensive. But the internship does pay well enough that you are able to live comfortably and socialise often.

London has a great nightlife. Canary Wharf not so much - a few good bars but if you want a proper night out you just hop on the tube!