Was a good place to work for, iffy now. - Director Citi Employee Review

4.0
Mar 11, 2009
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Citi Global Markets Is/was a leading player in all fixed income products. The variety of products and the complexity of theproducts provide opportunities for intellectual and career growth. If you are in a front-line area such as trading, sales or analytical support there is abundant talent and opportunity. The departmental management of the key areas is good.

Cons

Citi Global Markets is facing dire business conditions and has a hangover of bad decisions leading up to the creidt crisis. Their pay structure is likely to be revamped down severely due to the government involvement. IF you have a short time horizon and find an opportunity for learning a new product then this might be a good place. If you are looking for long-term career opportunity it looks like a risky proposition.

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5.0
May 3, 2026
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Pros

Very good atmosphere and great place to start your career and get mentors

Cons

Long hours and no work life balance which is ok

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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