GS - Citigroup Takes Another Round Of Layoffs At Leadership Level As CEO Fraser Addresses Managing Directors: Report | Benzinga
Citigroup (NYSE:C) is continuing its leadership overhaul amidst a comprehensive reorganization, according to sources close to the situation. The bank’s CEO, Jane Fraser, recently held a conference call with managing directors to discuss the ongoing changes.
What Happened: The bank has been eliminating more leadership roles. Managers in markets, risk, and investment banking were told they were being let go as part of the reorganization, with some positions ceasing to exist from Feb. 1, Reuters reported.
Citigroup announced last week that it plans to cut 20,000 jobs over the next two years following a $1.8 billion loss in the fourth quarter. The timing and details of these cuts are being closely watched by investors and workers alike.
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During the call, Fraser addressed the broader plan for the job cuts. The current reorganization will result in a reduction of 5,000 employees, with another 5,000 being culled from selling businesses. An additional 10,000 staff will be laid off from support functions such as technology and operations.
This planned staff cut, representing about 8% of Citigroup’s workforce, is one of the largest layoffs on Wall Street in recent years. It is a central part of ...