Citi has announced a NextGen programme in Japan, Asia North and Australia and Asia South targeted at the next generation of leaders across its Markets Sales business in the region.
With close to 100 people who have signed up, NextGen is a mentorship programme designed to support Markets Sales AVPs and VPs with their career growth and represents a significant opportunity for employee engagement and professional development, with a focus on four major pillars: Mentorship, Networking, Growth and Learning. Mentorship allows these future leaders to connect and learn from senior leaders throughout the region. The mentee-led mentorship sessions will help juniors navigate opportunities and challenges. The second pillar is Networking which provides a launchpad to build relationships with peers through targeted events and initiatives, as well as support cross-selling and internal mobility. The programme also allows Growth to develop and cultivate soft and technical skills through internally and externally-driven workshops. Topics may include innovation, public speaking, and leadership. Lastly, encouraging ongoing Learning through industry and job-specific training, including through continuing the Asia Markets Teach-In Series.
Cecile Gambardella, Head of Sales for Markets in Japan, Asia North, Australia and Asia South, said, “At Citi, we are committed to developing the skills of our people and to help them thrive in their careers. This programme will help us invest and support the next generation of leaders.”
Citi’s Markets business serves corporates, institutional investors and governments from trading floors in almost 80 countries. The strength of our underwriting, sales and trading and distribution capabilities span asset classes (Commodities, Equities, Rates, Spread Products and FX), providing us with an unmatched ability to meet the needs of our clients.
