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Job Title:       Middle East and Africa Analyst
Program 2020 (Several Fresh Graduate Job Opportunities)

Organisation: Citi Bank

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About US:

Citigroup is today’s pre-eminent financial services company
and was built to create a highly diversified financial services company that
could act as one to deliver solutions to clients throughout the world. With the
most diverse array of products and the greatest distribution capacity of any financial
firm in the world, our employees manage 200 million customer accounts across
six continents in more than 100 countries. Citi works tirelessly to provide
consumers, corporations, governments and institutions with a broad range of
financial services and products. We strive to create the best outcomes for our
clients and customers with financial ingenuity that leads to solutions that are
simple, creative and responsible.

About the Citi Middle
East and Africa Analyst Program 2020:

Citi is looking for fresh graduates to join the team in
various locations across the Middle East and Africa region. The MEA Analyst
Program begins in July with a 3-week training program in Dubai. Formal training
begins with an orientation and induction sessions providing an overview of
Citi, followed by classroom training sessions. Analysts have the opportunity to
meet representatives from multiple business areas as well as network with other
Analysts from across the Middle East and Africa region. The classroom training
program is followed by 4 x 3-month rotations across various business areas of
Citi, including Treasury and Trade Solutions (TTS), Corporate Bank, Operations
& Technology (O&T), and Risk. In some countries, the Risk rotation will
be replaced by another business area.

In the Middle East and Africa, we have offices and potential
opportunities in Algeria, Bahrain, Cameroon, Congo, Cote d’Ivoire, Egypt,
Gabon, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Lebanon, Morocco, Nigeria, Pakistan, Qatar,
Senegal, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda, United Arab
Emirates and Zambia.

We provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to
succeed.

During your training program in Dubai, you will receive an
in-depth education on a variety of topics to learn the fundamentals of the Analyst
role. These topics can include training in financial statements, credit
analysis, treasury and operations. You will also have the opportunity to
network with senior representatives from multiple business areas who will
introduce you to Citi and its culture. So whatever your degree is in, we will
give you the training you need to excel. Upon successful completion of the
program, you can apply for full-time opportunities within the Citi network via
our internal mobility opportunities.

Your time here will look something like this…

The jobs that you will do and the responsibilities that you
will be given will be as varied as your rotations. Below are some examples of
the tasks the Analyst may be performing during their rotations. These are only
examples – you will also often find yourself working on unique projects and
process improvements.

Corporate Bank

•                 
Source and create pitch and marketing material,
liaising with product partners and the Bankers.

•                 
Maintain regular and frequent dialogue with
product partners to assist with relationship maintenance.

•                 
Assist in managing the Corporate Banking
relationship infrastructure, including approvals and documentation.

•                 
Produce and update client plans in conjunction
with product partners and bankers.

•                 
Collaborate within the team to manage the
portfolio and individual client risk.

•                 
Interact with Citi’s network around the region

Treasury and Trade Solutions (TTS)

•                 
Develop an understanding of the cash, trade and
sales products and processes.

•                 
Track market developments across the region and
share geopolitical, economic and banking industry trends that may affect the
business with a consultative approach.

•                 
Prepare and analyze financials while ensuring
actuals and run-rated projections meet the business plans.

•                 
Liaise with partners across TTS to capture key
client and product pipelines/wins are to be showcased in business reviews.

Risk

•                 
Develop an understanding of and be able to apply
at an Analyst level: Risk reporting, spreading, risk ratings,
Corporate/FI/Public Sector Credit Analysis writing and stress testing.

•                 
Understanding projections, scenarios,
assumptions and variance analysis.

•                 
Reading and interpreting cash flow statements,
balance sheet, income statements etc.

•                 
Taking part in client calls / site visits.

•                 
Understanding regulatory requirements and impact
on the organization.

Operations & Technology (O&T)

•                 
Develop a good understanding and appreciation of
the operations processes. Understand the functions carried out within the
subunits of operations.

•                 
Analyze volumes, address & resolve issues,
identify wasteful activities and suggest improvements that can save
cost/time/improve processes.

•                 
Understand workflow, key controls and key risks
linked to various products. Accurately evaluate risks as they relate to key
business objectives. Assess the effectiveness of key controls.

•                 
Develop an understanding of the impact of
regulatory and financial impacts on the organization.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

•                 
The applicants for the Citi Group Middle East
and Africa Analyst Program 2020 should have completed their university degrees
or will complete it prior to July 2020

•                 
You have a minimum grade of 2:1, a minimum GPA
of 3.0 out of 4.0 or equivalent in any degree discipline

•                 
You have an interest in business and banking

•                 
You are fluent in English

•                 
You have less than 2 years of work experience

•                 
Ugandan nationals preferred

We’re looking for motivated individuals who are eager to
start their careers at a global organization, tend to think globally, and have
an innovative outlook on business. We know that anyone, not just those with
business degrees, can have a knack for business, so we’re open to all
disciplines. We’ll also be looking for the following:

•                 
Desire to develop a deep understanding of the
financial industry.

•                 
Intellectual curiosity and proactive approach to
searching for new and creative ideas.

•                 
Strong communication, planning, and
organizational skills.

•                 
Commitment to personal growth and career
development including mobility and flexibility. You also have a strong desire
to learn, are proactive, building rapport and relationships in team
environments.

•                 
Unquestioned commitment to integrity ethical
decision-making.

NB: If you meet the criteria above, we encourage you to
apply promptly as the program will start in July 2020.

How to Apply:

All applicants who to join Citi Group in the aforementioned
capacity are encouraged to apply online at the web link below by submitting an
updated CV, cover letter, copy of ID and up-to-date transcript of academic
results.

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