I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Citi (Dubai)
Interview
Applied through University Career Services and submitted application, CV, and Cover Letter. Was contacted to take numerical test for the company.
After the passing the first, the first round of interviews were 2 interviews, 25 minutes each. The interviews were conducted via phone, and were done with only one person. Initially both interviews consisted of asking about work experience, fit questions, why Citi, and why investment banking. Later on the interview very easy technical questions were asked about portfolio diversification and portfolio correlation.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
If you are not a finance major, why should we hire you for an investment banking position?
1 FR, 1 SD. FR all techs, moderate difficulty, SD has 3 behaviorals, 1 technical (harder than FR), 1 case study with comps, PE stuff. Very important to know people in the office.
I applied through college or university. I interviewed at Citi (New York, NY) in Jan 2026
Interview
Networked with analyst and got first round. 1 associate 1 vp each 30 min for first round. mix of behavioral and technical questions as well as follow ups regarding technical questions
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about yourself, why banking, why citi, standard technicals