Very demotivating if you care about the outcomes of your work - SVP Finance Citi Employee Review

2.0
Jun 9, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

The potential and scope of work is really massive because the company is so large and global. Internal mobility is relatively good.

Cons

It's a culture of bureaucracy and mediocrity where the path of least resistance is taken. This result is a patchwork of quick tactical fixes that unravel faster than it was put together. The overall quality of work is shockingly poor; despite small pockets of senior leaders who know what they are doing. Leaderships lacks subject matter knowledge and do not lean on subject matter experts to help make more informed decisions. Instead of the best ideas winning it becomes a political game of appeasing the most senior person in the room. Feedback goes nowhere really fast! There is a lot of change happening, which in itself is not a problem. However, the direction and execution leaves a lot to be desired.

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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

4.0
Jun 24, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Salary is a great pro compared to the rest of the industry and the 3-day RTO program is great.

Cons

Management is a known issue; expectation do not meet reality and there is a firm misunderstanding of the systems and limitations

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