Not ideal - Securities and Derivatives Analyst Citi Employee Review

2.0
30 Oct 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

You don't need previous experience to be hired for an entry position. Pay is not bad - £27k (per year) at the start for new hires. However, no money is worth this amount of stress. Great benefits (plenty of different insurance options such as life, critical illness, dental, travel insurance etc.)

Cons

Toxic work environment (FX Operations department) Work-life balance is non existent. No recognition for extra work/hours. Everything is your fault. Management doesn't take any responsibility for mistakes they made. High staff turnover - people leave because it's too much pressure and it's not worth the money. Sooner or later, this work will take a toll on your mental and physical well-being.

Explore other reviews about Citi

5.0
18 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great place to work, great benefits

Cons

None really, no complaints at all

3.0
3 Jul 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

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.

See reviews by: Helpful|Rating|Date|All