Early Career Program Manager

Citigroup Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 99,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Citigroup Inc. is seeking a Program Manager to lead the end-to-end Analyst and Associate experiences across Banking. You will oversee performance management, compensation, career development, engagement, promotions, and manager capability.

You will partner with HR, Recruiting, Legal, and business stakeholders to drive mobility within NAM, provide career coaching, manage rotations, and handle immersion and offboarding. Strong Excel/PowerPoint, data handling, and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• College graduate with 2-3 years in campus recruiting, program management, or related experience.
• Strong interest in HR and program design and management.
• Excellent Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Ability to manipulate and manage large data sets; communicate with stakeholders at various levels.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end Analyst and Associate experiences including performance management, compensation, and promotions.
• Manage mobility within NAM region and collaborate with Recruiting, compensation and business stakeholders.
• Lead engagement, immersion, and offboarding programs and monitor morale and attrition.
• Partner with HR, Employee Relations, and Legal to evaluate and resolve employee relations issues.
• Develop and deliver induction training for new hires at Analyst and Associate levels.
• Ensure visa sponsorship processes for junior bankers as needed.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Program Manager is responsible for the full end-to-end management of Analyst and Associate experiences including overseeing the following processes for Banking:

Performance Management and Compensation, Career Development, Engagement, Promotions, Manager Capability and Employees Relations.

Performance Management & Compensation

• Drive Analyst & Associate year-end processes for your franchises, including ratings and compensation

• Manage compensation data and reporting

• Execute on Analyst-Associate promotion process

Career Development & Mobility Opportunities

• Manage mobility with Analysts and Associates within the NAM region; partner with Recruiting, compensation and business stakeholders

• Provide career coaching and support for those looking for internal opportunities

• Manage any career development domestic or global rotations

Engagement, Immersion & Offboarding

• Partner with managers/staffers on the immersion of new talent into the organization hired at the lateral level

• Maintain a pulse on the population around morale, trends and overall experience through quick chats, Roadshows and other ad hoc feedback mechanisms

• Conduct Exit Interviews with all resigning employees and help manage attrition data

Manager Capabilities

• Actively engage with managers and staffers throughout the talent cycle to impart best practices for managing and developing junior talent

Employee Relations

• Partner with the HR Advisor, Employee Relations, and Legal teams to evaluate and resolve all employee relations issues

Learning

• Partner closely with Early Career Learning teams to execute and implement the new hire induction training program at both Analyst and Associate levels.

Immigration

• Partner closely with immigration team to ensure all junior bankers requiring sponsorship are properly put through the visa process

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will be a college graduate, preferably with 2-3 yearsof campus recruiting, program management, or other relevant experience

Desire to be in a service-oriented environment with enthusiasm and high level of interest in Human Resources and program design and management

Strong technical skills, including significant experience using Excel and PowerPoint

Ability to manipulate and manage large data sets

Strong communication, writing and oral presentation skills, with the ability to liaise with stakeholders at various levels of management, including very senior interactions and expectations

Ability to prioritize as needed while handling multiple time-sensitive projects and maintaining high level of attention to detail in a very fast-paced environment

Flexibility to work some early morning and evening hours

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Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

$98,960.00 - $148,440.00

In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.

Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

Other Relevant Skills

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Anticipated Posting Close Date:

Sep 23, 2026

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