Insight into BCMA - Investment Banking Review

1st day: presentations about Citi and the broader divisions (Citi networks, panel discussions), a social. 2nd day: snapshot presentations about Market and BCMA, Trading Simulation with AmplifyTrading 3rd day: snapshot presentations about O&T, TTS, Private Banking, IPO Simulation with AmplifyTrading, networking event 4th day: Deep dive into BCMA (Investment Banking, Capital Markets, Corporate Banking), case study. 5th day: Case study, Q&A panel, Assessment Center to convert into Summer Internship

I've further enhanced my knowledge of IB, CM, CB, as well as other divisions. I learned about IPOs first hand and had the opportunity to take part in a simulation, developing existing skills like presentation skills (PowerPoint slides and verbal presentation), teamworking (by collaborating with 5 other people to deliver a successful IPO and then invest in other companies). I expanded my market knowledge.

It was an amazing opportunity to learn first-hand from experts about the industry and its' roles. From a superficial view, the roles within the banking industry are narrow, yet participating in this insight week showed me that there are a lot of subgroups within each division, making the professional market very broad and interesting. Getting the opportunity to understand key facts about the business was insightful and it made me want to pursue this career.

Citi's culture is amazing. It is all about collaborating, working in teams, developing one's character and knowledge whilst remaining true to the customer. Citi is an ethical, fair bank that focuses on adding value to its' customers and helping all stakeholders involved. The company focuses on growth and economic progress but emphasises its' employees and their development.

I enjoyed the event very much, as it was a truly insightful experience both in terms of practical knowledge and soft skills development. Not only getting the opportunity to learn more about the industry but also making tremendous connections and expanding my network was very valuable to me. I got to meet a lot of experts as well as other passionate students. Overall, I am very grateful for this insight week.

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For anyone interested, I definitely recommend Citi. In terms of tips and tricks for applying, researching the business (what Citi does, where it operates, jobs available and what they entail), its' mission, values and culture is definitely important. Not only it will show that you are passionate and interested in the job you apply for, but also you get the chance to see whether you're a good fit. One key thing: be yourself.