Citi

Lead with something genuinely Citi: its unrivalled global network across around 160 countries, a business like Banking or Markets, or its leadership principles. Tie it to your goals and avoid a generic 'big global bank' line.

A coherent story: what pulled you in, what you enjoy about the work, and why now. Show you understand the real job, not a glamourised version.

For a spring week, motivation is everything: what you want to learn, why now, and why Citi specifically. Show curiosity and a clear reason you applied here.

Draw a real contrast: Citi's global network and specific strengths versus the alternative, connected to what you want. Vague comparisons get exposed here.

STAR. Show real collaboration: your role, a disagreement you navigated, and the result. Maps to the 'succeed together' principle.

Pick a real, non-trivial challenge. Explain the situation, your actions and the outcome, and reflect briefly on what you learned. Resilience and ownership are the signals.

STAR: you drove the outcome, brought people with you, handled a setback, delivered a result. Maps to 'take ownership' and 'deliver with pride'.

Pick something current, explain why it matters and its knock on effects, and give a considered view. Use the Market Pulse feed to prep.

The parties, the rough size, the rationale, and your own view on whether it makes sense. Keep it current and be ready for follow ups.

A 60 to 90 second narrative, not a list: where you started, the moves that led here, and why Citi is the logical next step. End pointing at the role.

A genuinely Citi-reported question. Be reflective and honest: the measure you use, an example, and what it says about your values. There's no single right answer, but a thoughtful one stands out.

Income statement (performance over a period), balance sheet (a snapshot that must balance), cash flow statement (net income back to cash). Then show how they link.

Project unlevered free cash flow, discount at WACC, add a terminal value, sum to enterprise value, then bridge to equity value and per share. Know each input.

Comparable companies, precedent transactions and DCF, plus LBO where relevant. Precedents usually sit highest because they include a control premium; explain the caveats.