India Apprenticeship Program - ICRM

Role Overview

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Apprentice to join our Personal Trading team. The role provides hands-on experience in monitoring employee trading activities, supporting compliance processes, and ensuring adherence to internal policies and regulatory requirements. This is an excellent opportunity to develop a strong foundation in compliance, financial markets, and risk management.

We provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed.

The Apprenticeship Program is a 12-months opportunity in India. The Program will provide Apprentices with on-the-job-training supporting one of Citi's Business Groups. Opportunities are offered in Banking, Markets, Services, Wealth, Operations, Technology, Internal Audit, HR, Services, Risk and Control)   

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in monitoring employee personal trading activities to ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory standards.

• Support trading statements review.

• Escalate exceptions or trades not pre-cleared to senior team members.

• Assist in preparing reports and dashboards for internal stakeholders.

• Conduct basic data analysis to identify trends in personal trading activity.

• Support audit, regulatory inquiries, and internal reviews as required.

Skills & Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed a degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Law, or related field.

• Strong attention to detail and analytical mindset.

• Basic understanding of financial markets, instruments, and trading concepts.

• Proficiency in MS Excel and other Microsoft Office tools.

• Strong communication and organizational skills.

• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity and professionalism.

Key Competencies

• Attention to detail

• Integrity and ethical judgment

• Analytical thinking

• Accountability

• Team collaboration

Learning Outcomes

• Gain exposure to real-world compliance processes.

• Develop understanding of employee trading regulations and governance.

• Build analytical and reporting skills in a financial services environment.

Enhance professional communication and stakeholder management capabilities

We want to hear from you if...

• Bachelor’s or master’s Degree

• Without prior work experience history

• No ESIC/EFP account

• Ability to relocate domestically

Note: Candidates shortlisted will have to register themselves as an apprentice via the government apprentice portal

Certifications (Exposure preferred, Not mandatory)

• CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) – partial or completed 

• FRM (Financial Risk Manager) 

• NISM / local securities market certifications (India: NISM Series VIII, VII, etc.) 

• CPA / CA (for roles interacting with financial reporting or insider controls) 

Desirable Exposure 

• Capital markets, securities regulations, or brokerage operations 

• Familiarity with equity, derivatives, and fixed income instruments