This part-time internship supports Citi’s Investment Banking team in Tokyo. Typical requirements include current enrollment in a university degree, strong academic performance, interest in investment banking and financial markets, analytical and research skills, and proficiency in Japanese and English. Candidates should be comfortable with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, communicate clearly, and demonstrate attention to detail. The role may involve industry research, company and market analysis, preparing presentation materials, financial information gathering, and supporting senior bankers on client work. Citi expects interns to be professional, discreet, collaborative, proactive, and able to manage deadlines in a demanding, multicultural environment. Availability during the academic year and legal eligibility to work in Japan may also be required.
Citi is a leading global financial institution providing banking, markets, securities, wealth management, and transaction services to corporations, governments, institutional investors, and individuals. Headquartered in New York, the company operates across numerous countries and connects clients to international capital, markets, and payment networks. Citi’s Investment Banking business advises companies and financial institutions on mergers and acquisitions, equity and debt financing, restructuring, and other strategic transactions. In Japan, Citi serves major domestic and international clients through businesses including corporate banking, investment banking, markets, securities services, and wealth management. The firm is known for its global reach, complex cross-border work, and emphasis on risk management and regulatory standards. Interns typically gain exposure to professional banking practices while supporting experienced teams on research, analysis, and client-related assignments.
Japan offers opportunities in finance, technology, manufacturing, consulting, tourism, education, and international business, with Tokyo providing the broadest concentration of graduate and banking roles. Workplace culture values punctuality, preparation, respect, hierarchy, and teamwork; English is useful in multinational firms, while Japanese significantly improves career prospects. Tokyo is highly connected and convenient, but housing and commuting can be expensive. Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka, and Sapporo generally offer lower living costs and different lifestyle options. Foreign interns and workers must hold an appropriate status of residence. Students may use a student status with permission for permitted part-time work, while graduates and full-time employees usually need a work visa sponsored by an employer. Paid internships require careful visa and labor-law checks before starting. Relocation normally involves securing housing, health insurance, a residence card, a bank account, and local registration. Learn basic Japanese and budget for deposits, transport, and initial setup costs.
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