Review of Citigroup - Associate Citi Employee Review

2.0
Mar 14, 2010
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Global bulge bracket IB Good to get experience at a junior level Global network able to be leveraged on both a regional and a local basis

Cons

Negativity sentiment towards the brand as a result of GFC Poor management performance at all levels Overly rigid process of reporting through NYC - lack of regional autonomy Promotions based on ability to "brown-nose" rather than any inherent capabilities - in fact often it was the reverse Lots ot pitching, not enough live deals Excessive in-fighting when it came to revenue allocation as it drove end of year comp reviews

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5.0
Apr 20, 2026
Recommend
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Business Outlook

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Outdated trading systems, hyper competitive equities department due to relatively lower street ranking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