Q: 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)

Question 1

Is Citadel a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

Does Citadel pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at Citadel?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at Citadel?

Accepted Answer

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)

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

"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))

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

"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))

Question 7

What are employees saying about Citadel layoffs in 2026?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 8

What are the top reviewed Citadel locations?

Accepted Answer

New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Miami, Greenwich, Houston, Dallas, Los Angeles, Salt Lake City, Elgin, Bourbonnais, Bronx, Lake Nebagamon, Mesa, Lansing, Jacksonville, Minneapolis, Chino, Ukiah, Lebanon, Sac City, Lake Charles, New Orleans, Seattle, Chester Springs, Exton, Harleysville, Honey Brook, Jacksonville, Orlando

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