hmm i feel the judgement is quite biased and one sided here...
let me give a more neutral perspective considering that some of the people who has been giving negative comments looks set on their views.

I've also been working in CTSM AML for half a year, and like what a few said the working hours can be a pain... but then again, what real job doesn't have long working hours? If you are an auditor, you'll even have to work pass the 1am mark.
Furthermore, let me clarify that working overtime is solely up to you. You get to choose whether you want to stay back or not, no one is forcing you. That applies on saturdays too. The team leaders might ask everyone to come in on saturday, but i can guarantee you most of the analyst doesn't.

And what job doesn't expect you to work hard? You don't gain/learn anything from jobs with no expectations of you. I find it amusing seeing people who are working in the AML department whinning and crapping about all these stuff when that's what you generally get in working life. If you want to go back early and not work hard every single day, then go do sales.

Another point, some said there is no growth in CTSM AML. While i agree to a certain point that it is abit harder when you want to further your career in a different path since AML is a specialized field, however if you are interested in compliance then this will be a good starting point.
Furthermore i disagree that there is no future here. Depending on your attitude at work, the team leaders really do take notice.
I have been given opportunities and exposure in just 6 months that others wouldn't even get in years in terms of management and organizational. For that i'm grateful and lucky for having a really good TL (though she can be scary and strict)

This department is generally still new and a growing one, so it IS easier for further growth. But don't expect to earn alot since this is afterall a cost center, not a profit making one.
And as to those who are wondering why they are still recruiting lots of people, it is because this hub caters to Asia pacific. All the Citi regions will be based in KL. It is only natural to employ more people to cover the workload for that.

yes fresh grad salary average ranges from 2.2-2.8k
That being said, 2.4k is still decent for fresh grad.

and i agree with what lost wanderer said, don't really agree with enclave recruit. If he calls this job hell, he apparently hasn't had much experience working elsewhere. I've seen and been in worse jobs in worse banks (noted that CTSM is not a bank).

And while i'm sorry that enclave doesn't get the exposure and experience from meeting people on the outside, i can't say the same thing for me. I had the opportunity to meet and liaise with management from different departments in Citibank AND CTSM. That being said, i was lucky to be given the chance for that exposure.

And my team (AML is a department, and what you are working under is a team. I don't even know if you understand what you're talking about) is actually the top performing team, so once again you seem to be missing your point.

I have no idea what is the problem with Enclave who seems die hard against CTSM, for all i know he probably doesn't even work there anymore. Maybe he got axed or something and is pissed off.

lol all i can say is that the 'lil kid' above will get a surprise soon enough. I'll be the first one to cheer when something happens.
He obviously has only worked in 1 company in his short working lifespan, so i'm not going to bother defending my position with a twerp.

and for your info, citibank is a different organization compared to ctsm, hence outside the organization. Geez he brags about working there for long and knowing alot when he can't even tell the difference. Why don't you state your name here in full if you're so sure of yourself? Can guarantee you this kid will make excuses from shying away from this.

This post has been edited by levanter: Jun 6 2011, 02:25 AM

lol theres always the good and the bad in every job, however everything that comes out from you is negative.
its pretty obvious to everyone that all your opinions and views are based on some personal grudge you have against the department/boss.
so all your opinions in your posts are practically irrelevant and irrational. I'm not gonna bother replying anymore to some twerp who has no rationality in everything he says.


@kelvin
i'm not even going to bother arguing with you if you haven't been following up on all his posts. All his criticisms are all based on emotions with hardly any facts. Working late? low pay? any dumbass who works knows thats what you get when you just started out working in the working world. You can practically see him trolling in all the threads on ctsm aml just trying flag recruits away with his nonsense.

This post has been edited by levanter: Jun 6 2011, 02:24 AM