Is Citadel a good company to work for?

Citadel has an overall rating of 4.0 out of 5, based on over 983 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 3% over the last 12 months. 70% of employees would recommend working at Citadel to a friend and 80% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Citadel have been left by employees working as Quantitative Analyst , Trader and Senior Software Engineer .

Does Citadel pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Citadel employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Citadel. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Citadel?

70% of Citadel employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Citadel 3.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 4.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Citadel?

Software Engineer (98) , Analyst (50) , Quantitative Researcher (42) , Associate (25) , Senior Software Engineer (21) , Recruiting Coordinator (18) , Trader (16) , Quantitative Analyst (15) , Software Developer (14) , Intern (13) , Quantitative Developer (12) , Quant Researcher (9) , Portfolio Manager (8) , Financial Analyst (7) , Investment Analyst (7)

What are the pros of working at Citadel according to real employee reviews?

"People are smart and nice." ((in 98 reviews)); "pay is good and in cash" ((in 84 reviews)); "good benefits such as hotel and merhc" ((in 70 reviews)); "Salary is great i.e compensation is very generous" ((in 39 reviews)); "Some smart colleagues." ((in 35 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Citadel according to real employee reviews?

"Stressful sometimes and long hours" ((in 59 reviews)); "No work/life balance and a very cut" ((in 53 reviews)); "Poor management." ((in 33 reviews)); "Long hours are expected of you" ((in 11 reviews)); "2. Solid performers are let go while abusive managers who don't have a clue are kept in the firm." ((in 10 reviews))

What are employees saying about Citadel layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Citadel layoffs and their outlook for job security at Citadel in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Citadel locations?

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4.0

70% would recommend to a friend

(763 total reviews)

Ken Griffin

84% approve of CEO

80% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.6

Compensation and benefits

4.0

Career opportunities

3.7

Diversity & inclusion

3.5

Culture & values

3.5

Senior management

3.0

Work/Life balance

Citadel has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 763 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Citadel employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Financial Services industry (3.7 stars).

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763 reviews

2.0

May 20, 2020

Difficult mgmt culture

Treasury manager

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Free lunch, very smart people, peers are typically great to work with

Cons

The pressure from up top is intense to say politely. You will never get a thank you for doing stellar work.

5.0

Mar 15, 2019

Innovate at its core

Senior software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Citadel is a place that constantly changes, as a consequence, it gives you plenty of opportunities for growth. Raise your hand, if you are ready to take charge of your career. You will be rewarded with opportunities that are pushing limits of what it means to innovate. To succeed you need to combine a deep understanding of financial markets, advance technology and focus on delivery.

Cons

It's change and innovation, all the time. You have to love ambiguity, be able to work under pressure and deliver. If that's not for you, Citadel isn't for you.

2.0

Apr 7, 2009

Know what you're getting into

Senior developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

High compensation, valueable experience, opens doors for future jobs

Cons

High burnout rate, poor teamwork, every-man-for-himself, poor communication from direct management, often you are in the dark about prioritization, overall project/group status, and left to fen for yourself in gathering / interpreting feedback from traders & mgmt

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