Sweat shop, terrible culture, do not work there - Assistant Vice President, Counsel Citi Employee Review

1.0
Feb 4, 2019
Recommend
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Pros

The only bonuses were the close relationships with my immediate team and the large annual bonus pay.

Cons

Culture is rigid and stuffy, management in NY sees Tampa office as a sweat shop. There is no genuine care and concern for employees or performance development. Citi lacks technological innovation.

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5.0
May 25, 2026
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Pros

Great benefits. Everyone is friendly and helpful. They do more than just pay lip service to work life balance

Cons

Like any job, the manager is the one that can make or break the position

3.0
Jul 3, 2026
Recommend
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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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