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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterWomen at Citizens Financial Group have rated Team, Work Culture, and Retention as the highest categories they have scored
Citizens Financial Group employees are -51% more likely to recommend Citizens Financial Group as a great place to work
| 16% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 17% | Passives |
| 67% | Detractors |
Working at Citizens Financial Group is rated below average by 22 employees, across various culture dimensions. Citizens Financial Group employees rate Environment highest among all categories, and think that Compensation and Leadership have the most room for improvement, putting Citizens Financial Group’s culture in the Bottom 5% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably. See below in detail how working at Citizens Financial Group was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Citizens Financial Group is rated F
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Citizens Financial Group ranks in the Bottom 5% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 33 Citizens Financial Group employee reviews, 53% were positive. The remaining 47% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Citizens Financial Group improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 53% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 47% |
What makes you most happy at work?My colleagues are people I would genuinely want to socialize with ans built a community with.
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Collaboration is valued. Retention is valued.
What are some of the best things about your team?Genuine care for work and each other.
What's going wrong and how can it be improved?Our products would consistently get consumer complaints, especially in the private bank space
What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?In scrum teams at this particular bank there is no cohesion and there is no alignment on what needs to be done. There is a lack of core leadership. One team can have three different managers in less than a year
What does the leadership team need to get better at?The need to have Software Engineering managers who actually have a technical background. Its great that they're CPAS and have MBAs but maybe those individuals should stick to the business side. The company prioritizes short term gains for maximum long term pain and suffering and often does not think
Citizens Financial Group, Inc. is a financial service provider of retail and commercial banking products and services.
Our vision is to be a top-performing bank distinguished by its customer-centric culture, mindset of continuous improvement and excellent capabilities.
| Headquarter | |
|---|---|
| Website | www.citizensbank.com/ |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | CFG |
Citizens Financial Group competitors include Boston Private, U.S. Bank, and Fifth Third Bank. Citizens Financial Group ranks 4th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Citizens Financial Group compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

22 employees at Citizens Financial Group have reviewed Citizens Financial Group across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 22 Citizens Financial Group employees give their leadership a grade of F, or Bottom 5% of similar size companies. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Citizens Financial Group are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Citizens Financial Group, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Citizens Financial Group are not very pleased with their team. 22 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D. Less than half believe the meetings at Citizens Financial Group are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Citizens Financial Group believe the environment at Citizens Financial Group is negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Citizens Financial Group is comfortably fast. About 62% of the employees at Citizens Financial Group work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Citizens Financial Group are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 73% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Employees’ understanding of Citizens Financial Group's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 3 Citizens Financial Group employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
Bruce Van’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Bruce Van in the Bottom 10% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably. Bruce Van Saun’s employees rank Citizens Financial Group in the Bottom 25% for Environment, in the Bottom 25% for Professional Development, and in the Bottom 20% for Team. Saun is generally unpopular with Citizens Financial Group employees, but ranks especially low with Female employees. However, Male employees have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to Citizens Financial Group’s competitors, Bruce Van Saun ranks below both Fifth Third Bank CEO Greg D. Carmichael and U.S. Bank CEO Andrew Cecere.
The Citizens Financial Group Executive Team is rated a “F” and led by CEO Bruce Van Saun, Vice Chairman of Consumer Banking Brad Conner, and Head of Structured Finance for Citizens Commercial Banking Brent Hazzard
Bruce Van Saun CEO / President
Bruce Van Saun serves as the CEO / President of Citizens Financial Group.
Brad Conner Vice Chairman of Consumer Banking
Mr. Brad L. Conner serves as Vice Chairman and Head of Consumer Banking at Citizens Bank, National Association. Mr.... read more
Brent Hazzard Head of Structured Finance for Citizens Commercial Banking
Mr. Brent Hazzard has been the Head of Structured Finance for Citizens Commercial Banking at Citizens Financial Group,... read more
Robin S. Elkowitz Executive Vice President, Deputy General Counsel and Secretary
Mr. Robin Elkowitz serves as Executive Vice President, Deputy General Counsel and Secretary at Citizens Financial Group,... read more
John Bahnken President of Wealth Management
Mr. John Bahnken serves as the President of Citizens Wealth Management at Citizens Bank, National Association. Mr.... read more
Keith Kelly President -Citizens Bank Rhode Island
Mr. Keith Kelly has been President -Citizens Bank Rhode Island of Citizens Financial Group, Inc. since May 2017. Mr.... read more
Brendan Coughlin President of Consumer Deposits & Lending
Mr. Brendan Coughlin has been the President of Consumer Deposits & Lending at Citizens Financial Group, Inc. since... read more
Ellen A. Taylor Head of Investor Relations and Executive Vice President
Ms. Ellen A. Taylor has been Head of Investor Relations and Executive Vice President of Citizens Financial Group, Inc.... read more
Hana Deiter Senior Vice President
Ms. Hana Deiter serves as Senior Vice President at Citizens Financial Group. Ms. Deiter served as Senior Vice President... read more
How much do people at Citizens Financial Group get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Citizens Financial Group is $131,439, or $63 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $130,211, or $62 per hour.
At Citizens Financial Group, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $227,276 annually and the lowest is a Receptionist at $38,620 annually. Average Citizens Financial Group salaries by department include: Product at $158,883, Marketing at $108,066, Sales at $145,072, and Design at $116,468. Half of Citizens Financial Group salaries are above $130,211.
14 employees at Citizens Financial Group rank their Compensation in the Bottom 5% of similar sized companies (based on 45 ratings) while 14 employees at Citizens Financial Group rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 10% of similar sized companies (based on 15 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $68k | $68k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $98k | $98k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $129k | $129k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $187k | $187k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $241k | $241k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $271k | $271k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $301k | $301k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Citizens Financial Group across various culture dimensions.
Citizens Financial Group's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. Citizens Financial Group's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.

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In 2019, Citizens Financial Group applied for 89 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 83% were approved.
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Who is the CEO of Citizens Financial Group?
Citizens Financial Group CEO is Bruce Van Saun, their score by employees is 54
What is Citizens Financial Group eNPS?
The eNPS for Citizens Financial Group is -51
What is Citizens Financial Group revenue?
Citizens Financial Group revenue is $5B
What is the salary for Director of Finance in Citizens Financial Group?
Director of Finance average salary in the US is 178k
What are the salaries in the Finance in Citizens Financial Group?
The average salaries for Finance in Citizens Financial Group is 107k