Good institution with great flaws in key areas of startegy and employee retention. - Relationship Manager Citi Employee Review

3.0
Mar 13, 2009
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

This is a global institution which has best-in-class standards in terms of product offering and dedication to clients. Good training is offered to employees (or at least used to be offered before the expense cutting regime started). Among local banks, Citi is still revered as the best place to work due to misconception that compensaton is the highest.

Cons

As a global institution, Citigroup is often tone-deaf to local needs in terms of compensation increases and benefits packages offered in order to attract the best talent. Very hierachical and full of career-bankers who believe that years worked in the institution equal talent.

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5.0
Apr 20, 2026
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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Outdated trading systems, hyper competitive equities department due to relatively lower street ranking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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