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Working in Citi

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  • Registered Users Posts: 5 Begz


    Thanks for the info!! Much appreciated!! You'll hear mixed reviews anywhere but as you said it depends on the team and also with over 2000 people that will happen!

    What are the on-site facilities like in relation to food, and how much is the gym? :)


  • Registered Users Posts: 48 Jbubs


    Not a gym bunny myself but think it's around 20 a month. Canteen is ok for breakfast but lunch not great. There is a small shop and coffee dock also. Plenty of places for lunch in the ifsc but they can be expensive


  • Registered Users Posts: 5 Begz


    Always good to get some tips from current employees! Any other "pro's" of working at Citi?


  • Registered Users Posts: 4 MadGolfer72


    Any update on Citi as an employer - I'm looking at a senior IT role in dublin. The tone of the thread seems overwhelmingly negative with a few exceptions


  • Registered Users Posts: 734 ✭✭✭aaaaaaaahhhhhh


    Any update on Citi as an employer - I'm looking at a senior IT role in dublin. The tone of the thread seems overwhelmingly negative with a few exceptions

    Was thinking the same.
    Have been offered a FT position here but having some second thoughts now as I am currently in FT work.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 872 ✭✭✭grahamor


    Any update on Citi as an employer - I'm looking at a senior IT role in dublin. The tone of the thread seems overwhelmingly negative with a few exceptions

    It totally depends which department you would be working in. I was in the main IT architecture dept 10 years ago and absolutely hated it, even finished my contract early.

    I then returned to another department in 2012 and stayed for 4 years because i was working with a great team on exciting projects.

    Find out as much as you can about the team and area you would be working in before you take things any further.


  • Registered Users Posts: 17 Linomanytsar


    "It totally depends which department you would be working in. I was in the main IT architecture dept 10 years ago and absolutely hated it, even finished my contract early."

    I have been offered a position in architecture at citibank, I have read this thread with great interest. Do you think things have progressed since then or more of the same.

    I have options and citi is one of them but your view on architecture will be appreciated.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,641 ✭✭✭Teyla Emmagan


    You never hear anything good about Citi. There's a reason they're always recruiting.

    That's my super helpful tuppence.


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,933 ✭✭✭Blanco100


    Recently relocated to Dublin and have an interview next week with Citi can anyone let me know what the place is like to work?


  • Registered Users Posts: 734 ✭✭✭aaaaaaaahhhhhh


    As I posted the same question nearly a year ago, I'll give M2C

    Will working for citi look good on your CV, Yes

    Is it worth working the 12hr days, some weekends etc, no

    As it is project based, you will be expected to work those hours as if you don't complete your part of the project, You are holding everyone else back.

    Is there room to improve your skill set, yes plenty.

    Is it a friendly place to work, no. There are no friends, no social culture etc. Sure there are loads of giving to the community, but dont expect to be meeting the lads for beers after work or anything.

    Is it a backstabbing/blame-game culture, yes without a doubt. You will spend more time on calls trying to not have the finger pointed at you than actually dealing with scenarios

    Have I improved in my industry since working there, yes

    Finally, if you ask me today was it worth giving up the job I was in for Citi, No deffo not. You will eat/sleep/drink etc the job and nothing else.

    This isnt to deter you from working there, just make sure your ready to work in a culture where your there to work and be expected to not converse with people and be on your own, you wont have friends in citi outside work, not that type of place.


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  • Registered Users Posts: 513 ✭✭✭St1mpMeister


    Is it worth working the 12hr days, some weekends etc, no

    As it is project based, you will be expected to work those hours as if you don't complete your part of the project, You are holding everyone else back.

    is that as a contractor or permanent?

    Have you noticed contractors are treated any better, or better working conditions?


  • Registered Users Posts: 734 ✭✭✭aaaaaaaahhhhhh


    is that as a contractor or permanent?

    Have you noticed contractors are treated any better, or better working conditions?

    Thats permanent.

    As a contractor you're probably doubly expected to get things done because you're representing the contract company.

    I've seen contractors come in at 8am and still be there at 10pm.


  • Registered Users Posts: 513 ✭✭✭St1mpMeister


    I've seen contractors come in at 8am and still be there at 10pm.

    overtime pay baby!


  • Registered Users Posts: 734 ✭✭✭aaaaaaaahhhhhh


    overtime pay baby!
    Donno about that.
    As an employee there's none of that, could be different for contractors


  • Registered Users Posts: 17 Linomanytsar


    Took the Citi job. So far so good. Decent understanding managers, remote working and the pay is decent.

    The crap being described is not different from any other massive financial institution I have worked at, if you know how to handle the culture you will learn alot and you will pick up the necessary experience.

    I don't see the office as a place to socialise and make friends, i do my thing and I walk away. So I may have a different view.


  • Registered Users Posts: 513 ✭✭✭St1mpMeister


    It sounds to me that it's like the sort of place you work if all other job opportunities you apply for fail, is that right?


  • Registered Users Posts: 17 Linomanytsar


    It sounds to me that it's like the sort of place you work if all other job opportunities you apply for fail, is that right?

    Not necessarily, I had 4 offers on the table when I posted here. Salary was decent, benefits were better and I have a mantra, for a job to be meaningful either you applying and honing your skills or you learning something new or a measure of both otherwise you are wasting your time. In the 18 years I have been working, work colleagues will come and go, there will always be tossers who have god like complexes, you will get worked to the bone but your knowledge will always take you places.

    I've worked for companies far worse than Citi but I can never deny the learnings I took from them regardless of the environment. Put it this way you could be working for one of the big consultancies who will extract every fibre of your being while making you think you are part of something great.

    My two cents anyway....


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,227 ✭✭✭wally1990


    Took the Citi job. So far so good. Decent understanding managers, remote working and the pay is decent.

    The crap being described is not different from any other massive financial institution I have worked at, if you know how to handle the culture you will learn alot and you will pick up the necessary experience.

    I don't see the office as a place to socialise and make friends, i do my thing and I walk away. So I may have a different view.

    Enjoy it

    I always say a job is what you make it

    In general I worked with people who are so negative and would bring you down and moan about the company , job , people etc


    I stay clear of these people or have minimum interaction

    I do my job
    I take pride in my job and most importantly I try to enjoy / take an interest in what I do and I find my job is much better which the right perspective

    Such a small thing but it’s means a lot


  • Registered Users Posts: 858 ✭✭✭Plasandrunt


    Hi so I have an interview for a Operations Role with Citi coming up. First interview is a Video call I presume there will be follow up interviews if I'm successful? I've heard interviews are competency based is that correct?


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  • Posts: 1,167 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Does anyone have an an idea of the current salary bands from avp and above?



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 476 ✭✭Figel Narage


    I think AVP is in the 60's to mid 70's, VP can go up to 90 and SVP can go up to 150 but it all depends on a lot of factors (I.e. department, experience, if youre managing a team, etc.) And the above figures are just salary, not bonus or anything extra.

    I've been at citi for 3 years, some observations:


    1. The culture isn't great, lots of people are incredibly busy putting in long hours, high stress, excessive amount of calls and meetings over nothing, lots of blame game finger pointing type carry on and some of, frankly, the strangest and rudest people I've ever worked with or interacted with in a professional setting, some absolute head cases in the office and in teams abroad.

    2. Theres tons of irrelevant management layers (although currently the organisation is being restructured with lots of people getting cut which will impact this but not so much in the dublin office from what ive observed) which can be frustrating in getting things done. Those who are senior or have a lot of experience have the final say and while there are a lot of senior people who are very smart and pragmatic working there, I'm shocked at how incompetent and stubborn some people are who are SVP and above!

    3. In saying the above, there are positives, pay and benefits are very good, Citi places high value on internal mobility so while it can be hard to actually get a job there, once you're in, the sky is the limit for both progression, location and job area youre interested in provided you actively pursue it. There's tons of networking events and training courses you can do in any area you like which you can pursue as little or as much as possible.


    All in all I don't regret joining Citi, I would echo other posters in emphasising its dependent on what team youre in whether youll have a good or bad experience. I don't love the team I'm in right now but it's not too bad, the pay and benefits are good, hours are generally 9 - 5.30 sometimes going over that if busy but no big deal. I'd be looking to move to another team next year but I will say it's the only company where since joining I've not planned an exit lol.


    Additionally a lot of the negative points Iisted above are found in a lot of other companies I worked for (especially banks), I used to work for an Irish bank and found the culture even worse without any of the pay or benefits so I think if you have the opportunity to join citi, its worth it.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,050 ✭✭✭gazzer


    Looking for some info. I have been offered a job as a contractor in Citibank in the Data Management Transformation Strategy Program Communications area. I am still debating if I should take it or not. It is a 12 month contact. I have been told the working hours are 8.30 to 5.30 with 3 days in the office and 2 days wfh. I was also told that as I am a contractor i will not be asked to work beyond those hours.

    I was wondering if anybody who is currently working there as a contractor can give me some insights into what the hours are actually like? I will be doing a 2 hour commute each way so I really dont want to take the job if I am going to be working to 7 or 8 in the evening. I am in the lucky position of turning down the job if I dont want it but part of me would like to take the role for the experience. Thanks



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,267 ✭✭✭Roberto_gas


    Just check overtime provisions in the contract ? If they are not there you should stick with timings otherwise you will end up working for free...this is assuming you will take it up :) !



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,050 ✭✭✭gazzer


    Good call. Thanks for that. I will be reading the contract with a fine tooth comb.

    I'm potentially leaving a job in the Civil Service for this position (if I take it). I commonly do 5 to 10 hours extra in my current job (unpaid) but the office is only 20 minutes from my house.

    I've lots of thinking to do around it. The daily rate is really good but the thoughts of the 5 hours commuting 3 days a week plus the chances of having to work more hours is putting me off.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,267 ✭✭✭Roberto_gas


    Public sector to financial services will be a big shift and you will find it a lot more busy even during normal work hours😁😁



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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,050 ✭✭✭gazzer


    Believe me I know what busy work is. Despite what a lot of people think there are areas in Government Depts where the workload is insane. 8am to 6pm is the norm for me and it's non stop apart from my 30 minute lunch break.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,478 ✭✭✭Tork


    Is leaving a safe job to work for a company that's planning to axe 20,000 jobs really a good idea? I also think you should try to find out more about what the place is like from people who are there right now. Somebody belonging to me used to work there until around a year ago and let's just say, what I heard wouldn't have me rushing to them with a CV in hand.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 168 ✭✭_H80_GHT


    That's crazy. Are you at least able to build up the extra hours in days off? Even if you could it would seem like you'd be faced with an even crazier workload after.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,050 ✭✭✭gazzer


    I would be taking a career break if I took the position as it is only a 12 month contract. I will definitely do a lot more research before deciding if I will take the role.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,050 ✭✭✭gazzer


    I can work up a day and a half flexi leave per month but even with that I still work an additional 10 to 12 hours a month above that. As there is nobody to do my job when I am on leave I typically end up doing even more hours when I come back from leave.



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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,478 ✭✭✭Tork


    Have the rules changed regarding returning to the civil service after taking a career break? My info is a bit out of date but I know people who had to wait for several months before they got back in.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,050 ✭✭✭gazzer


    I've taken a career break before and had no issues getting back to my Department on the agreed date.



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