Early Career Program Management Lead

Location: New York New York United States

The Early Career Program Manager serves as the primary talent advisor and program lead for assigned Banking franchises, overseeing the end-to-end Analyst and Associate experience. This role drives talent strategy, performance management, career development, engagement, promotion decisions, manager capability, and employee relations initiatives while partnering closely with senior business leaders, HR partners, and functional stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Performance Management & Talent Strategy

Lead end-to-end performance management and compensation processes for assigned Banking franchises, providing guidance to senior stakeholders on ratings, calibration, talent differentiation, and year-end outcomes.

Partner with business leaders, HRBPs, and specialists to drive talent reviews, promotion decisions, and workforce planning discussions.

Oversee Analyst-to-Associate and Associate-to-VP promotion processes, ensuring consistent application of talent standards and governance across populations.

Deliver talent insights, reporting, and recommendations to inform business decision-making and talent strategy.

Career Development & Mobility

Serve as a trusted advisor to Analysts and Associates on career development, progression, and internal mobility opportunities.

Lead mobility and rotation programs, partnering with business leaders, Recruiting, and Compensation to align opportunities with business and talent needs.

Drive initiatives that enhance employee development, retention, and long-term career growth.

Employee Experience & Engagement

Lead the overall Analyst and Associate employee experience strategy for assigned client groups.

Utilize engagement data, employee feedback, roadshows, and talent insights to identify trends and recommend actions to improve the employee experience.

Manage key talent touchpoints, including onboarding, immersion, career conversations, and exit processes.

Develop and implement engagement initiatives that strengthen connectivity, retention, and development across early career populations.

Manager Capability & Talent Leadership

Act as a strategic partner to managers, staffers, and senior leaders, providing guidance on performance management, coaching, talent development, succession planning, and employee experience.

Influence and drive adoption of best practices for managing and developing junior talent.

Lead talent-related communications, stakeholder engagement, and change management initiatives across the business.

Employee Relations & Risk Management

Partner with HR Advisors, Employee Relations, Legal, and business leaders to assess and resolve complex employee relations matters.

Provide guidance on people-related risk, policy interpretation, and employee concerns while ensuring consistent and appropriate outcomes.

Identify emerging talent risks and proactively recommend mitigation strategies.

Learning & Development

Partner with Early Career Learning teams to shape and execute development programs that support business priorities and employee growth.

Influence learning strategy and identify opportunities to enhance curriculum, onboarding, and leadership development experiences.

Immigration & Workforce Planning

Partner with Immigration, Recruiting, and business leaders to manage sponsorship and visa processes for junior bankers.

Support workforce planning activities and ensure appropriate governance for impacted populations.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required.

Typically 5-7 years of experience in HR, talent management, program management, campus recruiting, employee development, or a related field.

Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale talent programs and influence stakeholders across multiple levels of the organization.

Strong consulting, relationship management, and stakeholder engagement skills, including experience supporting senior leaders.

Proven ability to analyze complex talent data and translate insights into actionable recommendations.

Exceptional communication, presentation, and executive-facing skills.

Strong project and program management capabilities, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills, with experience developing executive presentations and talent reporting.

Ability to operate independently, exercise judgment, and drive outcomes with minimal oversight.

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Job Family Group: Project and Program Management

Job Family:Program Management

Time Type:Full time

Primary Location:New York New York United States

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:$129,840.00 - $194,760.00

In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.

Most Relevant Skills Please see the requirements listed above.

Other Relevant Skills For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

Anticipated Posting Close Date:Nov 09, 2026

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