Citigroup Hiring Overview For 2023

Official company policy for hiring felons

We haven’t been able to contact Citigroup to ask if they hire former felons, however, we did find this on their website.

“Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Minority/Female/Veteran/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. Citigroup Inc. and its subsidiaries (“Citi”) invite all qualified interested applicants to apply for career opportunities.”

So the short answer here is we don’t know their policy on former felons, but they seem to have a good overall policy in place.

Has Citigroup hired felons in the past?

According to our online sources, no they haven’t hired former felons before due to the Banking Commissions rules and regulations.

According to a Reuters’ article, FINRA (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority) members must comply with Rule 3110 which states that Citigroup (and other members) must conduct a background verification that includes, “at minimum, a national search of available public records and filings like criminal records, bankruptcy filings, civil litigation, court judgements, liens and business records.”

Does Citigroup hire people with misdemeanors?

We don’t know if they’ll hire people with misdemeanors.

Is Citigroup on the Ban the Box list?

Ban the Box is an effort to rid applications of the checkbox asking if you’ve been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony.

The Fair Chance Business Pledge is a pledge made by employers to focus on your qualifications and skills rather than your criminal background.

Citigroup doesn’t participate in either of these programs, which isn’t surprising since we know they won’t hire former felons.

Does Citigroup have special programs for hiring felons?

No, they don’t have any special hiring programs.

What are the odds that someone with a felony will get hired?

After extensive research, we give your odds of being hired at Citigroup with a felony as low because online reports show they aren’t able to hire those with felony convictions due to the Banking Commission’s rules and regulations.

What are some entry-level jobs?

The entry-level position at Citigroup is going to be a bank teller, so having accounting skills or experience handling money will come in handy.

Tips to get hired here with a felony

To be honest, it’s going to be difficult getting hired at Citigroup with a conviction on your record. But if you want to try, you’ll need to make sure your resume is perfect.

Have you worked for a competitor’s bank before? Do you have experience handling money? Do you have customer service skills? Make sure you include all of your skills and talents related to banking on your resume.

Make sure there are no spelling or grammatical errors. You want your resume to be as professional as it can be.

If you need extra assistance with your resume, check out our resume guide for former felons.

Once you’ve made it to the interview, you’ll want to make sure you’re dressed professionally. A suit and tie for the men and dress or business slacks and a blouse for the ladies. If you don’t have anything to wear, check out your local clothing pantry for assistance.

Arrive 10-15 minutes early. This will show you can be prompt and on time. It’ll also give you a chance to fill out any pre-interview paperwork.

Be honest about your past. Citigroup will perform a background check so they’ll find out anyway. It’s best to be upfront and talk about how you’ve changed for the better since your time in prison.