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
Apr 4, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

- Supportive community - Large network of individuals - Access to many analysis tools - Lots of opportunities for professional growth - Abundance of benefits

Cons

- Frequent budget concerns - Hub of SOC is centralized in TX

2.0
Jun 5, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great Benefits and colleagues, but poor management here. Some managers are decent, but expectations are extremely high for a very low base pay. Very little to no room for advancement within the company unless management favors you. Metrics and monthly sales quotas are highly stressed, but they do nothing for you in regard to moving up in the company.

Cons

Very low base pay Little to no room for advancement High sales quotas/ little bonus Toxic management Extended hours No OVERTIME PAY

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