Early Career Recruitment and Programs Manager

Citi is hiring an Early Career Recruitment & Programs Manager to lead the sourcing, selection and development of the next generation of talent in Bank Handlowy, Warsaw. Sitting within the Early Career Apprenticeships & Regulatory Hiring team, you will own the full recruitment lifecycle for campus, entry-level and specialist roles while shaping the Summer Internship, Placement Internship and Management Associate programs that connect emerging talent with real business impact. This role combines hands-on recruitment delivery with program management ownership, giving you the chance to influence how early career talent experiences Citi from first contact through to hire.
What you’ll do:
Own the full recruitment lifecycle for Citi's Early Career programs in Bank Handlowy, Warsaw, partnering with hiring managers to define role requirements and shape sourcing strategies across internal and external channels.
Source, screen, interview and select candidates for campus, entry-level and specialist roles, building a strong pipeline for the Summer Internship, Placement Internship and Management Associate programs.
Build and manage relationships with Polish universities, career services and student organizations to strengthen Citi's reputation among early career talent.
Plan and deliver on-campus recruiting events, including career fairs, information sessions and interviews, to engage and convert prospective candidates.
Negotiate candidate offers and share market data and benchmarking insights with hiring managers to support informed hiring decisions.
Track recruitment metrics, including application volumes and conversion rates, to measure program performance and identify improvements.
Upskill hiring managers on recruitment best practice, and ensure every hire follows Bank Handlowy's policies and relevant regulations.
What we’ll need from you:
Relevant recruitment experience, ideally including early career or campus hiring and program management within a complex, global organization.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
Proven direct sourcing and search skills, including sourcing talent through social media and professional networks.
Confidence using Workday or similar talent acquisition platforms.
Strong relationship management and communication skills, built through influencing and negotiating with internal and external stakeholders.
Understanding of the early career talent market in Poland, with experience managing end-to-end early career programs.
Fluent in both Polish and English
Beneficial Skills & Qualifications
Understanding of the financial services industry and its culture.
What we can offer you:
At Citi, you will join a global team shaping the future of early career talent, with the development, flexibility and support to grow your own career alongside the programs you build.
Hybrid working, with 3 days in the office and 2 days working remotely, to support a healthy work-life balance.
Opportunities to collaborate with colleagues and partners across Citi's global network.
Structured learning and development to build your recruitment and leadership capabilities.
Access to wellbeing support and resources to help you manage work and life.
Financial wellbeing programs and benefits designed to support your long-term goals.
Family support benefits to help you balance personal and professional commitments.
Apply now to shape the early career journey of Citi's next generation of talent in Warsaw.
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Job Family Group: Human Resources
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Job Family:Recruiting
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Time Type:Full time
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Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:zł151,920.00 - zł258,680.00
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Most Relevant Skills Please see the requirements listed above.
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Other Relevant Skills For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.
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Skills
Talent Acquisition, Sourcing