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Citi’s Malaga hub opens doors to 27 new analysts after 3,000 applications

Citigroup's Spanish hub aims to combat junior banker burnout with sun and sand

Some 59% of Citi's new junior recruits are male — and 41% female — and they come from 22 different nationalities
Some 59% of Citi's new junior recruits are male — and 41% female — and they come from 22 different nationalities Photo: Getty Images

Citigroup has formally launched its new hub for junior bankers in the Spanish city of Malaga, kicking off a programme designed to combat brutal long hours in dealmaking.

The US bank has now hired 27 analysts from an original stated target of 30 juniors, a spokesperson confirmed.

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