Citi has joined Goldman Sachs in requiring its junior investment bankers to reveal whether they’ve accepted job offers from other firms. This move is part of banks’ efforts to curb aggressive recruitment by private equity firms.
First-year analysts at Citi will be asked to complete an “attestation,” a one-time form aimed at creating a fair and transparent environment. The attestation will likely be repeated annually, according to sources.
Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-07-21/citi-joins-goldman-in-asking-young-bankers-to-declare-new-jobs