Citi needs to move into the 21st century - Operations Director Citi Employee Review

1.0
Oct 14, 2008
Recommend
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Pros

Citi is an acknowledged leader in its field and is respected.

Cons

Citi does not offer competitive salaries or increases. The routine is to force rate and rank employees whether or not they meet their goals.

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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Outdated trading systems, hyper competitive equities department due to relatively lower street ranking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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