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Learn MoreFrom refurbishing sneakers to thriving at Citizens
The career journey of Silavong, CDL Merch Relationship Support Partner
Learn MoreUsing Spiritual Psychology to lead with empathy and compassion
Kristi, our head of Talent Acquisition, shares studying Spiritual Psychology altered the course of her career, and life.
Learn MoreHelping colleagues grow their families with adoption
Learn how Citizens’ award winning adoption assistance program is helping our colleagues grow their families.
Learn MoreReady to Thrive
From PTO to retirement and everything in between, our colleagues get a personalized approach to benefits.
Learn MoreCheck out our Job Seeker Resource Center
Articles and videos to help you through career changes, interviewing, and more.
Learn MoreTips for staying focused while working from home.
Check out these 9 tricks for increasing productivity and staying happy while working remotely.
Learn MoreReady to bring your whole self to work?
Learn why you should work for an award-winning bank.
Learn MoreHow to avoid recruiting scams while on the job search.
Job search with peace of mind with the 7 tips for spotting a fake posting or phony recruiter.
Learn MoreFrom the b-ball court to the bank
How Ace’s journey made him ready for a successful business career.
Learn MoreSmall Business Recovery Grant Recipients
Watch moments from our small business customers receiving their grants!
Learn MoreTop reasons to join Retail Banking
Start locally and branch off in any direction your talents and interests take you with a career in Retail Banking.
Learn MoreTop reasons to join Business Banking
Why join our team? Because we’re ready to invest in you.
Learn MoreMeet Melisa
Learn how Melisa grew from go-getting Teller to successful Relationship Manager.
Learn MoreCitizens Access: a tale of innovation and exceptional customer experience
Learn how our online-only bank grew to over 65 thousand customers in only 2 years.
Learn MoreTips to succeed at your next video interview
On the job search? Check out these tips for your next virtual interview.
Learn MoreMy journey into meditation — and how I’m sharing it with my colleagues
Learn how Marilyn is bringing her meditation and mindfulness practice to Citizens.
Learn More7 must-dos before applying to your next job
On the job hunt? Check out this list of 7 must-dos before you begin hitting those application buttons.
Learn MoreConnecting people with technology
How Melissa is merging two of her passions to help drive our Next Gen Technology Transformation.
Learn MoreFrom fashion to finance
Annie shares how she took a chance on her career, but has no regrets – now she’s a COO.
Learn MoreMaking sure your work is meaningful
Yvette, our head of development, shares how she centers herself everyday to be more productive.
Learn MoreFinding meaning after service
Justin helps Rhode Island Veterans pursue new careers.
Learn MoreTransforming our data strategy
Vinay, our Chief Data Officer, is leading the charge with an unrivaled focus on the customer experience.
Learn MoreMeet Trevor
Learn how Trevor grew into a Premier Advisor in over a decade-long career with Citizens.
Learn MoreMeet Sharon
Sharon leads a technology team that is championing innovation in our Home Mortgage Business.
Learn MoreWomen mentoring women
Learn how Commercial Banking Executive Jess lifts her peers up through mentoring and sponsorship.
Learn MoreOverview of our Business Resource Groups
Our Business Resource Groups help us build on our diversification as colleagues to strengthen our business and communities we serve.
Learn MoreInvesting in our Advisors
Our Certified Wealth Advisor Program helps colleagues provide great experiences.
Learn MoreMeet Kristin
How Kristin found her passion by moving around in her career at Citizens.
Learn MoreMeet Neil
Neil was appointed to the board of a nonprofit with the help of Citizens’ development weeks
Learn MoreTop reasons to join Citizens Wealth Management
Why join our team? Because investing in your career is our specialty.
Learn MoreMeet the team — through video
Watch how our colleagues are growing their careers and making an impact in the community.
Learn MoreFostering diversity with inclusive language
Inclusive language is helping us acknowledge our diversity and convey respect to all our colleagues.
Learn MoreCareer advice from CEO Bruce Van Suan
Thoughts and guidance on finding the right career path from our CEO.
Learn MoreMeet Aaron
A veteran of Boston’s Chinatown, Aaron is a champion for his community.
Learn MoreProud to support military members and their families
Military members demonstrate the ultimate sacrifice. That’s why we support our service members, in our workforce and in our community.
Learn MoreCheck out our Johnston, RI campus
Our work environment is strengthening collaboration and benefiting the community.
Learn MoreEmpowering the workforce at the annual Meet & Greet for Students with Disabilities
Check out how we’re helping students identify their skills and prepare for the workforce.
Learn MoreMeet Mark
Learn how Mark is exceeding both customer and colleague expectations in his role.
Learn MoreMeet Siphann, Siphon and Mum
Check out how these siblings and colleagues find balance in the midst of busy days.
Learn MoreMeet Sheryl
Discover how Sheryl is making a positive difference in peoples’ lives.
Learn MoreBrown University Datathon
Students and data science professionals converge at Brown’s DataThon.
Learn MoreExplore our Charlotte Office
Our Charlotte, NC office is uniting forward-thinking digital minds.
Learn MoreInterview tips from HR colleague, Jen
How to stand out during your Citizens interview.
Learn MoreBlack History Month Spotlight: George’s mission to share his family’s ancestry
Learn how George is sharing the history of slavery on President James Monroe’s plantation.
Learn MoreMeet Madison, Audit colleague and supportive military spouse
We’re proud to be a Military Friendly Employer and proud to support military members, their spouses and families.
Learn MoreJunior Achievement Inspire Career Exploration Fair
Investing in the workforce of tomorrow with Junior Achievement of Rhode Island.
Learn MoreMeet Catherine
Learn how seasoned Loan Officer Catherine is growing her book in the Boston area.
Learn MoreMeet Ryan
Learn how Ryan grew from Commercial Banking intern into a full-time associate.
Learn MoreBalancing a career with motherhood: Perspectives from Citizens' working moms
Discover how working moms across the business make it work.
Learn MoreTrue innovation means making talent your #1 investment
Hear from CEO Bruce Van Saun how we are recruiting and retaining diverse, top talent.
Learn MoreAt Home in the Great Lakes Region
Learn about our home mortgage business in the Minnesota and Illinois 'Great Lakes' markets and why it's a great time to join us.
Learn MoreCheck out our second Banking and Wealth Center in Monroeville, PA.
The center provides innovative solutions to our clients and resources for the Pittsburgh community.
Learn MoreAt Home in the Mid-Atlantic
Learn why joining our Home Mortgage Team in the Mid-Atlantic can help you grow your business.
Learn MoreRetail Branch Network Transformation
Transforming our bank by empowering our colleagues to better serve their customers.
Learn MoreAt Home in Upstate New York
Learn why our Loan Officers love working in the Upstate New York region.
Learn MoreCitizens of Excellence: celebrating the achievements of our outstanding sales colleagues
Thanking our top-performing sales colleagues with a weekend of recognition, relaxation and fun.
Learn More8 questions to ask during your interview that hiring managers love!
Wow your potential employer by asking these questions at your next interview!
Learn MoreMeet Big Brother Nick
Rhode Island Big Brother of the Year and Audit Colleague Nick on lessons he has learned from mentoring.
Learn MoreAt Home in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware
Learn about the perks of working for our home mortgage team in the Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware market.
Learn MoreCelebrating Adoption Month
Hear heartwarming adoption stories from some of our colleagues.
Learn MoreAt Home in Michigan
Learn about our extraordinary home lending team in Michigan.
Learn MoreCitizens named a top 25 company to work for
Learn more about the MReport Magazine accolade and our business-wide efforts to improve.
Learn MoreAdoption support for our colleagues
Proud to assist our colleagues who are building their families through adoption.
Learn MoreMeet Evan
Meet Evan, active U.S. Army First Sergeant and Branch Manager in Derry, NH.
Learn MoreAt Home in Ohio
Learn why it's a great time to join our Home Mortgage Team in Ohio.
Learn MoreMeet Geoff
Meet Geoff, colleague and 7-time Pell Bridge Run winner!
Learn MorePromoting teamwork through the Rhode Island Chinese Dragon Boat Races
Learn how our Distribution colleagues celebrate diversity and foster teambuilding.
Learn MoreMeet Brian
Meet Brian, Credit Analyst and active volunteer in his Rhode Island community.
Learn MoreHear from our Wealth Team colleagues
Learn from some of our colleagues why they joined a Wealth Team.
Learn MoreAt Home in Texas
Learn about our Home Mortgage team in Texas.
Learn MoreLearn about our first 'Hackathon' Challenge
Citizens invites innovators to embrace banking challenges at first "Hackathon"
Learn MoreAt Home in New England
Learn why you should join our growing Home Mortgage team in New England.
Learn MoreSusan LaMonica wins Gold Stevie® Award for Great Employers
Chief Human Resources Officer Susan wins award that recognizes the world's best companies to work for.
Learn MoreAt Home in The Carolinas
Learn why joining our Home Mortgage Team in the Carolinas can help you expand your business.
Learn MoreHear from our colleagues in Business Banking
Learn how our Business Banking Colleagues are bettering the communities they work in.
Learn MoreMeet Karen and Omar
Meet Karen and Omar, successful bankers and proud Hispanic Americans serving the Framingham, MA community.
Learn MoreJoin our growing Network Services team!
Network Services: the galvanizing force behind our new technology implementations.
Learn MoreMeet Michael
Boston-based Licensed Relationship Banker Michael leverages the support of his branch peers to develop his career.
Learn MoreTips on how to have effective career conversations with your manager
Nervous about your next talk with your manager? Our colleague Lindsey can help.
Learn MoreEnhancing the way we work through Agile methodologies
Leveraging software development principles to dramatically evolve our digital platform.
Learn MoreWhat it’s like to rotate through Commercial Banking Global Markets
The Commercial Banker Development Program: a rotational program with a global perspective.
Learn MoreMaggie Wall and Women’s Impact Network share white paper series
White paper series shares financial insights and best practices with our female customers and colleagues.
Learn MoreFinancial Literacy Workshop in partnership with Invest In Girls
Empowering a generation of self-reliant, financially informed women through Invest In Girls.
Learn MoreCredo Champions Event 2018
Recognizing the accomplishments of our colleagues at the annual Credo Champions Event.
Learn MoreWhat it was like to work on our partnership with Zelle®, our new person-to-person payment service
Learn how the Digital Technology team integrated Zelle® through agile development and collaboration with internal partners.
Learn MoreMeet Kristi
New Head of Talent Acquisition Kristi on the value of a diverse workforce.
Learn MoreHead of Digital Banking Catherine and her team are shaping the future of online customer interaction
Learn how the Digital Banking team is improving digital customer experiences.
Learn MoreMeet Polly and Kevin
Risk Management Colleagues Polly and Kevin on Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.
Learn MoreMeet Relationship Manager Herb
Herb exemplifies our Credo with his financial literacy work in Boston’s Chinatown neighborhood.
Learn MoreLearn why you should join our Home Mortgage team!
Top 6 Reasons to Join Home Mortgage.
Learn MoreTips on how to find and foster a mentor from our colleague Jess!
Head of Portfolio Management and Underwriting Jess is championing mentorship among women in the Commercial Bank.
Learn MoreExplore our Banking and Wealth Center in Chestnut Hill, MA
Learn about the Wealth Center, designed to provide our clients with holistic wealth management solutions.
Learn MoreCorporate Training Facilitator Mandy takes learning and development into her own hands.
Mandy talks about her role, inspiration in her career and the ways she is developing professionally.
Learn MoreJill takes on exciting challenges with her new role as Head of Enterprise Learning
Jill is expanding her career experience with her new role in Enterprise Learning.
Learn MoreLicensed Relationship Banker Paid Study Program Timeline
Learn how to secure your licensing with our LRB Paid Study Program.
Learn MoreCommercial Banking Middle Market Highlight
Commercial Banking Middle Market: An opportunity to be a trusted advisor for a diverse clientele.
Learn MoreSupporting Women in the Commercial Bank
Ushering in a new era of women in the Commercial Banker Development Program.
Learn MoreA guide to behavioral interviewing
Nail your next job interview with this guide to behavioral interviewing.
Learn MoreSusan Runs for a Cause
Susan La Monica, Chief Human Resources Officer, on the power of teamwork and giving back.
Learn MoreHear from our Loan Officers
Why do loan officers bring their career to Citizens?
Learn MoreSperos, Licensed Relationship Banker
Licensed Relationship Banker Speros: “Learn to put yourself in the customer’s shoes."
Learn MoreDianne’s New Role
Dianne welcomes a new career opportunity as a Home Mortgage Partnership Manager.
Learn MoreService Academy Career Conference (SACC)
Supporting our veterans at the Service Academy Career Conference.
Learn MoreCommercial Real Estate Day
CBDP associates gain exposure to commercial real estate.
Learn MoreMeet Doug, Navy Veteran
Veteran Doug uses transferrable military skills in his new role.
Learn MoreChief Marketing Officer Beth
Exceptional leaders, like Beth Johnson, are vital to our growth and success.
Learn MoreMeet Josie
Learn what diversity means to proud Hispanic Josie.
Learn MoreOur Licensed Relationship Banker Program
Learn about the stepping stones to a fulfilling career as a banker.
Learn MoreCredo Week 2017
Celebrating the hard work of our colleagues.
Learn MoreHow to Succeed at a Job Fair
Tips to stand out from the crowd at a career fair.
Learn More
Meet Our RMDP Associates
Learn why they selected our early career program.
Learn MoreIs our Commercial Banker Development Program right for you?
Hear from former Commercial Banker Development Program graduates about their experience!
Learn MoreDiversity Guest Speaker Soledad O’Brien
Soledad O’Brien inspires colleagues to share their stories, in their voices.
Learn MoreCorporate Security’s Greg
Greg is embracing new opportunities as leader of the Identity Access Management team.
Learn MoreMeet Sean
Sean, associate relationships manager discusses the Commercial Banker program.
Learn MoreCreate Your Personal Brand
Tips to create your personal brand on LinkedIn.
Learn MoreBranch Managers’ Development
Development training for branch managers focuses on building customer relationships.
Learn MoreMeet our Home Mortgage leadership team
Meet the industry veterans leading our Home Mortgage colleagues.
Learn MoreColleagues refurbish a playground.
Learn how Citizens colleagues came together as a team to refurbish a local park playground.
Learn MoreCommunity Captains
Our colleague Community Captains promote workplace volunteer opportunities.
Learn MoreMeet Grace
Grace kicks-off a career and a passion for volunteering with her colleagues.
Learn MoreMeet Tony, Rising Philadelphia Banker
Learn about millennial banker Tony, who is making his mark at Citizens in the Philadelphia area.
Learn MoreA-List treatment for Credo Champion colleagues
The Credo Champion event recognizes colleagues that are dedicated, work hard and go above and beyond.
Learn MoreCelebrating our Credo Award colleagues in championship style.
The Credo Champion event is one way in which Citizens places high value on recognizing colleagues that are dedicated, work hard and go above and beyond.
Learn MoreErin, a leader for Citizens Pride
Citizens provides resources to help colleagues of all backgrounds and experiences to have a voice.
Learn MoreA culture of collaboration helps Jennifer thrive in Commercial Banking
Jennifer leverages relationship skills and an empowering culture to grow her Commercial Banking career.
Learn MoreLet's Connect Program
The Let’s Connect program provides an opportunity for colleagues to hear more about Citizens long-term strategy.
Learn MoreMeet Anne
Anne obtained a CPA license and started a career in the finance area of a student loan organization.
Learn MoreTips from Recruiter Dan
Dan shares his experience regarding stand-out resumes and interviews that will make a great impression.
Learn MoreHeather Bentley, Women’s BRG leader
Heather, head of Consumer Loan and Specialty Operations, leads more than 400 colleagues and serves as a leader within our women’s related Business Resource Group.
Learn MoreMaria Leonard, Women’s BRG chair
Maria explains how leading the Women’s BRG is an exciting opportunity to advance our women colleagues while positively influencing the communities we serve.
Learn MoreCoast Guard to Civilian: Soumangue
Soumangue spent 12 years in the US Coast Guard. Now he’s using his skills as a Business Banking Relationship Manager with Citizens.
Learn MoreRotational Programs for Recent Graduates
Jumpstart your career with a Rotational Program for recent graduates at Citizens.
Learn MoreFortune 500 recognizes Citizens' growth & success
Another great reason to celebrate after being named to the Fortune 500
Learn MoreRhode Island Living
Our colleagues enjoy all the Ocean State has to offer.
Learn MoreYPN Lawn on D
Young Professionals Network in partnership with Citizens hosts summer fun at The Lawn on D
Learn MoreMeet Justin
Mutual respect, goal sharing and collaboration make Mortgage Operations better at Citizens.
Learn MoreActions will always speak louder than words
Citizens embrace a commitment to diversity at annual Pride events.
Learn MoreCitizens Business Banking Market Manager, Patrick
Patrick, a Market manager, leverages Citizens full-service banking to help business clients succeed.
Learn MoreMeet Jeff, Commercial Banker Development Program (CBDP) Graduate
Jeff grew his career through the CBDP and is currently a corporate financial analyst.
Learn MoreCBDP Associate Haley
Haley is developing her banking skills and a passion for giving back.
Learn MoreBallpark Bankers for the Phillies home games at Citizens Bank Park
Philly colleagues jump at the chance to combine baseball fun with customer engagement.
Learn MoreCommunity Captain Meghan Hall
Meghan, an operations support manager on our Business Banking team is deeply involved in her community.
Learn MoreMeet Aditi
Commercial Banker Development Program associate and former summer intern.
Learn MoreBRG Multicultural
Lamont Young, head of Digital and Multi-Channel Marketing is chair of our PRISM Business Resource Group (BRG).
Learn MorePod Structure Helps the Home Mortgage Team Thrive
The pod structure, or a designated team of colleagues, each with unique roles, has long been in place at Citizens to support our lending colleagues from start to finish for any loan application.
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