Opportunities are based on who you know, not what you know or do - Senior Vice President Citi Employee Review

3.0
26 Nov 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

In theory this place should be good to work at, lots of options to go places and develop… but see the cons

Cons

Despite the tone from the top which is incredibly superficial, there is neither a heart here nor an ethical approach to rewarding and developing people. I’ve seen a senior leader in the org literally focus on those people who can flutter their eyelids in his direction vs their capability. If you don’t fit the bill, then you are out / bullied etc until you leave. The incompetence of those people who are placed into roles shines through, but they spend the majority of their time blaming others for their own failures. Navigate the office politics carefully as it’s too easy to end up in a role you love but hate who you are working with that they make you leave. Ultimately the busy industrious people get dumped on for others to take the glory. Seagull management.

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5.0
19 Jan 2026
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Pros

Great benefits, nice campus, on-site cafeteria with many options, on-site gym (fee is approx $15/mo). Nice/newly renovated buildings, with nice amenitites (break room, jump in/out offices for privacy). In general, work-life balance was good, especially being able to work remotely (additionally) as needed.

Cons

They tend to do re-orgs fairly often (every 1.5 years or so), so it can be hard to get promoted within your current role, you should plan on applying for other roles within the firm, at the level you are looking to be promoted to. Must work in office at least 3 days/week starting in 2026, used to be 2 days a week from 2021-2025. Which means parking will be crowded if you don't get there by 9am. Work stations are not reserved, so if you don't get there early enough and if you don't have a co-worker saving you a spot, you might not find a seat in your work area very easily.

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3.0
29 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great benefits and work/life balance if you're on the right team.

Cons

Having a bad manager dictates everything about your job. You will see no upward mobility or compensation improvement if you are under a poor manager.

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