Too many senior managers running the show with insufficient knowledge or ability to do so. - Vice President Citi Employee Review

3.0
Nov 6, 2008
Recommend
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Pros

Very fast paced work environment, able to learn different things, whether within one group, job posting to other groups, or involuntary reorgs.

Cons

Senior mgmt decision making process very "shoot from the hip"; constantly changing priorities mainly due to indecision; extremely political environment; extremely difficult to advance with constant hiring of outsiders into senior positions.

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5.0
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Pros

Strong name recogition. Global footprint

Cons

Outdated trading systems, hyper competitive equities department due to relatively lower street ranking

3.0
Jul 3, 2026
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Pros

Hybrid schedule, supportive managers, opportunities

Cons

Once you’re in, comp basically plateaus. Layoffs are happening across the board, which tends to be the full-time culture of citi. The vibe is very much “run lean” until something actually breaks, and only then consider adding headcount. You have to be intentional about protecting your work-life balance, because the implicit expectation is that you’re always on—24/7, 365—without the support of a properly staffed team.

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