Citadel Securities reviews

4.0

93% would recommend to a friend

(194 total reviews)
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Peng Zhao

85% approve of CEO

85% positive business outlook

Citadel Securities has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 194 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Citadel Securities employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Financial Services industry (3.6 stars).

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194 reviews
4.0
Apr 12, 2026

Great place to learn quickly

Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Lean teams mean larger ownership opportunities. Good breadth of interesting technical problems

Cons

Results may vary by team. Some have long hours or have limited scope. Desk-aligned teams often require higher production support obligations

2.0
Mar 25, 2026

Tough place to work

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Intelligent people. Fun banter. Nice amenities.

Cons

Manufactured urgency. Massive egos. Questionable behavior. No time left for self. Constant round-the-clock vigilance and anxiety.

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