Pros
Flexible work schedule, supportive coworkers
Cons
During my tenure, I encountered situations where I was increasingly tasked with justifying decisions made by upper management that posed ethical challenges and were difficult to explain, often without prior briefing. There was notable inconsistency between the messaging conveyed to employees and the realities unfolding behind the scenes. Furthermore, it was apparent that the internal advancement process adversely impacted existing employees, as they often required many years in-seat to reach even the mid to advanced tiers of their salary ranges, whereas new external hires were often approved to join at significantly higher salaries than their experienced veteran counterparts. The pay equity reviews conducted *almost* yearly often did not detect MAJOR discrepancies in pay for alarming disparities, and as such adequate funding was not received to properly remedy them. Kindly note I left Citi in summer 2024. The work environment also saw a concerning number of employees taking leaves of absence due to mental health issues induced by work-related stress. My confidence in the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) program was completely undermined when the CEO and Chief DEI Officer failed to even mention the word 'Palestine' in internal communications, although had no issue mentioning the word 'Israel'. A firm cannot claim inclusivity when it effectively disregards the existence and rights of indigenous peoples. Unless you are applying for a very senior management role externally, I would caution against considering employment at Citi.
