Citigroup - A mess... - VP-Engineering Citi Employee Review

3.0
Dec 12, 2008
Recommend
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Pros

Stability was a key factor prior to this economic meltdown. Now, it is difficult to come up with a reason other than $

Cons

The burdensome processes made it arduous to be productive. There is just too much bureaucracy

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Outdated trading systems, hyper competitive equities department due to relatively lower street ranking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