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Citi Assessments

    • 20 tests |
    • 231 questions

Founded over 200 years ago, Citi (sometimes known as Citigroup) has long been a key industry leader in wealth management, investment and multi-currency banking. With a global reputation for quality and consistency, Citi is known for delivering exceptional service across the board.

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Pre-screen interview

If you pass the aptitude tests successfully, you will be taken through to the next stage of the application process, which consists of a preliminary interview. Most often carried out over the phone, these interviews are competency-based and normally take around 25 to 30 minutes to complete.

They are a way in which to test your suitability for the role in various aspects such as problem-solving, teamwork and leadership. It is a good idea to take some time to prepare examples from your past when you have demonstrated these skills so as to provide concise, accurate answers quickly during the interview itself.

Hiring manager and team interview

After your pre-screen interview, you will be put through another round of interviews with your hiring manager and various members of the team as well. These can take place either in person at a Citi office location, or virtually via a video call.

These interviews will be more in-depth, so make sure to take time beforehand to do some research and preparation to be best prepared.

Final interview

This final interview is a great opportunity for you to come up with your own questions for Citi. Having a list of industry and company related questions is a good way to show your interest.

Before the interview, ensure you have done your due diligence and research into Citi, its mission statement and its corporate culture, as well as the industry in general. This will be a chance to demonstrate your attention to detail.

Assessment centre

The assessment centre includes a case study, which serves as the basis and outline for the rest of the tasks you will undertake. Ensure you read it carefully, to give yourself the best head start with the following tasks:

The group exercise is a chance to demonstrate your cooperation and communication skills. Teamwork is absolutely necessary and being able to problem-solve and reach conclusions as part of a cohesive unit will be tested at this stage.

You will be expected to work with a group of fellow candidates to complete your assigned tasks. Observers will be there to assess your communication skills, and the way you interact and operate in a group dynamic. As well as making suggestions of your own, be open to others’ ideas and opinions.

The presentation is a way in which the observers can assess how confidently and clearly you are able to articulate yourself in front of others – as well as your body language, tone and how well you are able to engage with an audience.

You will be given a brief to read over and analyse, followed by some time for preparation, before actually delivering your presentation to the observers who will then assess your performance.

Practice Aptitude Tests is not associated with Citi. We provide preparation services for Citi psychometric tests. Our tests are not designed to be identical to any style, employer or industry. Visit https://jobs.citi.com/ to find out more.

Sample Citi Tests question Test your knowledge!

A paper reports that a bank has launched a new digital wallet service to simplify online transactions for users. Which of the following best summarizes this information?

  • A bank is closing its physical branches.
  • A bank has introduced a service to ease online payments.
  • Online transactions are now more complicated.
  • Users are not satisfied with the digital wallet service.

If the interest rate on a savings account is 4% per year, compounded annually, and you deposit $10,000, what will be the total value of the investment after 2 years?

  • $10,400.00
  • $10,816.00
  • $11,000.00
  • $12,000.00

In a staff meeting, a manager proposes a plan to improve the efficiency of the team's workflow. Which of the following can be inferred from this statement?

  • The manager has authority over the team's workflow.
  • The team's workflow is already at its maximum efficiency.
  • The team members are not skilled enough.
  • The team's workflow cannot be improved.

A sequence of numbers follows a specific pattern: 2, 6, 18, 54. What is the next number in the sequence?

  • 108
  • 162
  • 216
  • 72

A financial analyst is examining four different investment opportunities to diversify the portfolio of a client. Each of the investments has a different level of risk and return. Which of the following factors should the analyst also consider?

  • The financial goals of the client.
  • The analyst's personal financial goals.
  • The most recently released movie.
  • The weather forecast for the next week.

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Citi Tests FAQs

What are the Citi tests?

Citi employs a range of tests to evaluate candidates’ proficiency in numeracy, logical thinking, and understanding of financial concepts vital for roles in the financial sector.

Are the Citi tests hard?

The Citi tests can be challenging, as they are designed to assess a candidate’s skill level and suitability for jobs in the fast-paced and demanding financial world.

How do I prepare for Citi tests?

The best way to gear up for Citi tests is to practice, practice, practice! Stepping into your test with confidence comes from familiarity with the types of questions, which is where Practice Aptitude Tests steps in with a plethora of practice options.

How long does the recruitment process take at Citi?

The duration of the recruitment process at Citi varies but generally includes several stages. It can take from a few weeks to a couple of months depending on the role and the number of applicants.

What are Citi's core values?

Citi’s core values include a commitment to excellence, leadership with ethical decision-making, and creating a positive impact with financial solutions that are innovative and responsible.

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What our customers say about our Citi tests

  • India

    September 10, 2022

    Great.

    calculations were easy but had to complete 20 questions in 20 mins . so overall a balanced and great practice test.

  • Kenya

    February 21, 2022

    How to study and interpret graphs fast

    It was quite challenging but easy to understand the questions. More time should have been added to questions dealing with graphs.

  • United Kingdom

    November 26, 2021

    It was my first time

    I liked the timing and type of questions. Maybe add a few more logical questions to vary the types of questions asked.

  • Italy

    November 04, 2021

    Simple formulation

    Questions were maybe a bit simple in the way they were formulated, not sure if it will be the same in citi's numerical test

  • Ireland

    October 27, 2021

    Exchange rate formulas

    Good range of questions that got progressively harder and pointed out which formulas you might need to brush up on

  • France

    October 03, 2021

    Read Charts Carefully

    This test was simpler than I thought, but the last set of questions were more tricky than the rest of the set.

  • Singapore

    September 21, 2021

    The test is well presented and clear

    I'm taking a test supposed for Citibank interviews, although I still don't know if this test is similar to Citi's.

  • Ireland

    May 19, 2021

    Basic math

    Requires a great deal of attention but is manageable maths

  • South Africa

    May 04, 2021

    Test was a good practice

    It has MCQ options which makes it easy to navigate

  • Sweden

    May 03, 2021

    Keep track of the time

    The combination of time-consuming questions and time pressure made it challenging