The Venture Investing team focuses on identifying and investing in entrepreneurs whose unique approach to core challenges will help define the future of financial services. The team brings together Citi’s business needs with portfolio companies’ technologies, services and business models to accelerate Citi’s ability to evolve in a dynamic marketplace and help portfolio companies scale.
We are seeking a highly motivated individual to (a) source, diligence and execute investments in top-tier Enterprise and Fintech startups, particularly in Artificial Intelligence (b) research and build thought leadership in new areas of strategic importance to financial services and (c) work with Citi’s business units and functions to drive partnerships between startups and Citi. This role will report to a Managing Director at Citi Ventures.
Responsibilities:
- Proactively identify, source, screen and manage investment opportunities in leading AI startups by conducting targeted research, strategic outreach, and fostering relationships with entrepreneurs and venture capital firms.
- Lead comprehensive due diligence processes for prospective investments.
- Develop investment decks, financial models, and comprehensive deal memos.
- Drive end-to end execution of investment deals within the established Citi Ventures investment process.
- Facilitate growth and commercialization of portfolio startups by orchestrating strategic introductions within Citi’s businesses and functions.
- Provide strategic post-investment support to portfolio companies in areas such as business development, sales, talent acquisition, and product strategy.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand priorities and technology roadmaps.
- Develop and deliver presentations on emerging industry trends and organize knowledge-sharing sessions and startup workshops for internal colleagues and select clients.
- Organize and attend venture capital and startup ecosystem events.
- Ensures essential procedures are followed and contributes to defining standards.
- Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.
Qualifications:
- 6-10 years of experience with at least 2 years of experience working in venture investing within a venture capital, growth equity or corporate venture investing firm.
- Demonstrated passion for and deep understanding of Enterprise and Financial Services Technology.
- Self-motivated with a strong capacity for autonomous work and initiative.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset, enabling effective partnership across Citi Ventures and the broader Citi organization.
- Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to articulate well and engage in constructive debate.
- Possesses the maturity and gravitas to engage and collaborate effectively with senior executives and stake holders.
- Proven ability to effectively operate and achieve objectives within a complex, large-scale financial services organization.
Education:
- Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience, Masters degree preferred
------------------------------------------------------
Job Family Group: Product Management and Development------------------------------------------------------
Job Family:Product Management------------------------------------------------------
Time Type:Full time------------------------------------------------------
Primary Location:San Francisco California 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:Oct 30, 2026------------------------------------------------------
Automated Processing and AIWe use automated processing, including artificial intelligence, for our legitimate business interests (or our reasonable and appropriate business purposes) to identify and align the candidate's skills and abilities with a specific job opening. Additionally, if you so choose, or consent, we can match your skills and abilities to other suitable roles at Citi.
Importantly, all our hiring processes and decisions, including determining your suitability for a role, are conducted, checked, and decided by individuals. Our automated processing and AI do not involve relying on automatic or autonomous decision-making. Please refer to any Jurisdictional Considerations, with specific provisions for your country (where relevant) for further details.
Illinois residents – AI Notice and Right
------------------------------------------------------
Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi.
View Citi’s EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.
Skills Required
- 6–10 years of professional experience
- At least 2 years of experience in venture investing within a venture capital, growth equity, or corporate venture investing firm
- Deep understanding of enterprise and financial services technology
- Strong analytical and communication skills
- Exceptional interpersonal and collaboration skills
- Ability to work autonomously and demonstrate initiative
- Ability to collaborate effectively with senior executives and stakeholders
- Experience achieving objectives within a complex, large-scale financial services organization
- Bachelor’s or university degree, or equivalent experience
- Master’s degree
Citi Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Citi and has not been reviewed or approved by Citi.
-
Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is presented as comprehensive, including free in-network preventive care, mental-health resources, and the Be Well Program. Materials also state new hires have access to health and insurance benefits from the outset.
-
Retirement Support — The retirement plan offers a $1-for-$1 match up to 6% of eligible pay. New employees are eligible for the plan, with automatic enrollment after 90 days if they do not enroll themselves.
-
Inclusive Benefits Coverage — Benefits highlight fertility treatment coverage, adoption/surrogacy reimbursement up to $30,000, and disability coverage. Coverage extends to spouses and domestic partners regardless of gender identity or sexuality, with gender-affirming care-related support noted.
Citi Insights
What We Do
Citi's mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress. Our core activities are safeguarding assets, lending money, making payments and accessing the capital markets on behalf of our clients. We have 200 years of experience helping our clients meet the world's toughest challenges and embrace its greatest opportunities. We are Citi, the global bank – an institution connecting millions of people across hundreds of countries and cities.
