Careful before you jump into this ship. - Director Citi Employee Review

2.0
Sep 7, 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

A large company that could present many opportunities to employees. The benefits are decent. Vacation starts off at 3 or 4 weeks right way. Medical is pricey like at all companies. If you are part of the "in" group, the compensation can be decent. There are some groups that have very good people who are dedicated and well-intentioned. There are alot of resources in the company that open doors to this place that can't always happen at other places. Working remotely or from home was available for some employees. Paternal leave for fathers was offered (unfortunately after I had my children).

Cons

Incompetent Sr. Mgmt. Citigroup is simply a mass of acquired "little" companies that effectively ran independently. As the sr. mgmt of the corporation attempted to merge these companies they had no skilled people to do so and ended up breaking a lot of good companies and introducing beauraucracy that has since crippled this place. The place is full of cronyism. Promotions and bonuses depend on how well you are liked and if you are "in". Be very careful who you line your star up with or you will be stuck forever. Change is like moving a mountain and if it happens it is typically in the wrong direction.

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5.0
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Pros

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Cons

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3.0
Jun 17, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Benefits & pay are competitive. Not the top in the industry, but good. Excellent opportunities for professional development for people who are self-starters and motivated to learn.

Cons

Business leaders use all the popular buzzwords and phrasing to assure you the business is leading the industry, but in practice Senior Leadership is hanging on to archaic business strategies like their lives depend on it.

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