Good advancement potential, poor compensation policies - Assistant Vice President Citi Employee Review

2.0
Dec 14, 2008
Recommend
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Pros

There is unlimited advancement potential in a company this large. With offices all over the world, once you have gained a little experience within the company, you can apply to transfer pretty much anywhere you might want to live. Citigroup also pays a portion of education expenses and promotes internal education courses.

Cons

Compensation and benefits are low compared with smaller companies I have worked for. Human resources is very unhelpful, and promotions often come with little or no pay increase. A good portion of pay for exempt employees is variable (bonus based), so if the company has had a bad year, you may end up making less than the prior year in any given year. Base salaries are relatively low, and you will often see only a 1 to 3 percent pay increase each year, regardless of a change in job title or addition of new responsibilities.

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5.0
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Pros

Strong name recogition. Global footprint

Cons

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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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