layered bureaucracy but stable - Senior Vice President Citi Employee Review

3.0
May 9, 2009
Recommend
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Pros

I might not speak for all employees but in my case my job provides the stability that is critical in today's economic environment. Also, the division I work for seems to be doing well, and my colleagues are very nice

Cons

Citi is a very large corporation. There is a lot of bureaucracy and too many layers of senior mangement

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Pros

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Cons

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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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