Citadel Securities
Citadel Securities is one of the largest market makers in the world, responsible for approximately 27% of all U.S. equity volume. They provide liquidity across equities, options, fixed income, and other asset classes using cutting-edge technology and quantitative models. As a separate entity from Citadel the hedge fund, Citadel Securities focuses purely on market-making and execution services with operations spanning major global financial centers.
Roles at Citadel Securities
Key Skills Required
How to Get Hired
Citadel Securities hires through campus recruiting at target universities and direct applications. The interview process typically involves coding assessments, quantitative problem-solving, and behavioral interviews. They offer summer internships and full-time positions for quant researchers, traders, and engineers. Applications can be submitted through their careers portal.
Compensation at Citadel Securities
Bands below are industry estimates from aggregated public signals—not confirmed by Citadel Securities. Actual offers depend on role, office, performance, and year.
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