At 28, computer engineer manages her own team in Singapore bank

SINGAPORE - Computer engineering major Michelle Tee knew little about banking when she joined Citi Singapore fresh out of university in 2016 under a technology analyst programme. But her leap of faith paid off as she picked up key concepts along the way and was eventually promoted several times to manage her own team at the age of 28 - after just five years of working there. Please subscribe or log in to continue reading the full article. Get unlimited access to all stories at $0.99/month Latest headlines and exclusive stories In-depth analyses and award-winning multimedia content Get access to all with our no-contract promotional package at only $0.99/month for the first 3 months* Subscribe now *Terms and conditions apply.

Citibank Singapore: 4 Reasons why you should apply for a Citi Credit Card

Owning a Citi Credit Card can give you the financial liberty to shop to your heart’s content, pay your bills on time, dine at your favourite restaurants, book staycations for weekend getaways, and more. Apart from these, Citi Credit Cards also offer a well-curated suite of benefits and privileges. From this portfolio of cards, you can select the one that aligns to your needs to make the most out of it. There are different types of Citi Credit Cards that are designed to cater various requirements. From rewards credit cards to cash back credit cards, you can choose to fit your requirements list. Read along to know more about why you should apply for a Citi Credit Card. Reasons to Apply for a Citi Credit Card To help you decide with ease, we have listed some of the reasons to show you why you should apply for a Citi Credit Card: Citi Cash Back Credit Cards Citi Cash Back Credit Cards offer impressive cash back on your daily spends. For example, if you apply for the Citi Cash Back Card, you will earn bonus cash back whenever you use it to pay for your groceries, petrol, and dining bills. This way, while you pay for your everyday needs, you can also save money. You can even check o...

Citi Singapore raises over $150,000 for ChildAid despite Covid-19 restrictions on physical events

SINGAPORE - Despite Covid-19 restrictions on physical events, employees from Citi Singapore have raised more than $150,000 for the youth charity concert ChildAid. About 8,500 employees of the bank took part in the company fund-raiser Citi Supports ChildAid 2021, garnering donations through virtual events or physical activities held in line with safe management measures. These activities included health and wellness virtual workshops, online cooking classes, performances on social media platform TikTok and a 419km cycling tour, said the bank in a statement on Friday (July 2). ChildAid, an annual youth charity concert organised by The Straits Times and The Business Times since 2005, raises funds for needy children from The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund (STSPMF) and The Business Times Budding Artists Fund (BTBAF). Mr Amol Gupte, Citi's Asean head and country officer for Singapore, noted the bank has been supporting STSPMF and BTBAF since 2002. "We recognise the challenges brought upon by the ongoing pandemic and are committed to supporting our clients, staff and groups within our community who are most affected. "It's precisely for that reason that we also returned the Job Su...