Head of Early Career Talent for Banking

Citigroup; New York (NY); On-site; USD 170,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Job summary

Citi is seeking a Head of Early Career Talent for Banking, a Director-level role responsible for leading the Early Careers strategy, recruitment, and program management. The position oversees a team delivering campus recruitment and development programs in partnership with business leaders and HR advisors.

The role requires strategic advisory capabilities, cross‑functional leadership, and a focus on delivering best‑in‑class experiences for candidates and programs.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant experience preferred with a focus on early career programs.
• Ability to influence senior business leaders and act as a strategic talent advisor.
• Proven leadership and people management skills with building high‑performing teams.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication with stakeholders at all levels.
• Working knowledge of industry practices, market trends, and competitive talent landscapes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the Early Careers strategy for Banking aligned to business priorities.
• Partner with senior leaders to advise on talent pipelines and program effectiveness.
• Lead campus recruiting and program management across attraction, selection, and development.
• Collaborate with University Relations to strengthen Citi's employer brand in target schools.
• Drive high-quality hiring outcomes through assessment and measurement of key metrics.
• Continuously improve program design for a best-in-class candidate experience.
• Identify and implement process improvements, tools, and technology for recruiting efficiency.
• Lead, develop, and inspire a team of recruiters and program managers.
• Assess risk in decisions, ensuring compliance and ethical standards.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication

Talent acquisition

Campus recruiting

People management

HR strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Head of Early Career Talent for Banking is a Director level position responsible for leading the Early Careers strategy, recruitment, and program management for these businesses. The role is accountable for managing an Early Careers team to drive the end-to-end strategy, execution, and delivery of campus recruitment and development programs in partnership with business leaders and HR advisors.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the Early Careers strategy for Banking, aligning talent priorities with business objectives and future workforce needs.
• Partner with senior business leaders to provide strategic advice on talent pipelines, program effectiveness, and evolving market and business trends.
• Lead the campus recruiting and program management function, overseeing the attraction, selection, development, and conversion of Early Careers talent.
• In partnership with the University Relations team, develop and execute campus engagement strategies that strengthen Citi's employer brand and attract top talent from target schools.
• Drive high-quality hiring outcomes through effective assessment, selection strategies, and measurement of key talent and program metrics.
• Continuously evaluate and enhance program design to ensure a best-in-class experience for candidates and program participants while meeting business needs.
• Identify and implement process improvements, tools, and technology solutions to enhance recruiting effectiveness, operational efficiency, and the overall candidate experience.
• Lead, develop, and inspire a team of recruiters and program managers, fostering a high-performing culture, building team capability, and ensuring successful execution of business priorities.
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct, and business practices, and escalating, managing, and reporting control issues with transparency.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant experience preferred, with a high level of interest in early career programs.
• Ability to influence senior business leaders and serve as a strategic talent advisor.
• Proven leadership and people management skills, with the ability to build, develop, and lead high-performing teams while fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Working knowledge of industry practices, market trends, and competitive talent landscapes.

Education

Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience

Job Family Group

Human Resources

Job Family

Recruiting

Time Type

Full time

Primary Location

New York New York United States

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range

$170,000.00 - $300,000.00

Benefits

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.

Anticipated Posting Close Date

Nov 02, 2026

Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.