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 program 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 program 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 they are committed to developing the skills and help them thrive in their careers.
“This program will help us invest and support the next generation of leaders,” Gambardella said.
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, providing us with an unmatched ability to meet the needs of our clients,” she added.
Citi is a preeminent banking partner for institutions with cross-border needs, a global leader in wealth management and a valued personal bank in its home market of the United States.
Citi does business in more than 180 countries and jurisdictions, providing corporations, governments, investors, institutions and individuals with a broad range of financial products and services.
