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The Consent Order Problem No One Wants to Discuss I was hired for specialized regulatory work. My background was exactly what the firm needed. An older colleague pulled me aside one day and said something I’ll never forget: “Citi doesn’t want outside ideas. Let your manager present your work as theirs.” I initially thought they…

Congratulations on creating a safe space for women to share their experiences and share their stories. I salute you! With over 18 years in global markets, I’ve sadly seen and experienced it all – sexual harassment, being passed over for promotion simply because I was a women, seen as a lesser performing employee as I…

Citi called it transformation. It fossilized in place. There was a reorganization. We were told it would put the right people in the right roles. Performance would be managed. This institution was serious about change. What happened instead is this: the people who had no business being in ERM technology stayed. People with no knowledge…

I’ve been out of the country for a while and am just getting caught up. Did Jane Fraser really end up hiring a second polarizing figure as her potential successor at Citi? The Financial Times piece on [REDACTED], the head of investment banking, is a wild ride. And is it true she paid him a…

Another bible study lady. We are all in our 70s and talked about how professional women in our day didn’t support each other enough. Good to see less competing and more locking arms. Sending strength and support. We see you!

I joined Citi as an aspiring analyst in structured products. The desk didn’t have the best reputation, but I genuinely believed that hard work and commitment could change things — and that I could earn my place. I worked mostly with a French director. On good days, she was responsive and willing to teach. On…