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Our ambition at Citadel is to be the most successful investment firm of all time. Together, we turn ambition into action. For more than three decades, Citadel has captured undiscovered market opportunities in markets around the world by empowering extraordinary people to pursue their best and boldest ideas. We strive to identify the highest and best uses of capital to generate superior long-term returns for the world’s preeminent public and private institutions. read more
Citadel Company Culture
Citadel Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.9/5
Citadel's Overall Culture is rated B
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Gender
A+CEO Rating
A-Executive Team
A-Perks & Benefits
A-Team
A-Citadel CEO
Top 15%Top 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Kenneth Griffin
76 /100
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Diversity at Citadel
Bottom 45%Bottom 45% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C
Diverse employees at Citadel have rated CEO Rating, Team, and Perks And Benefits as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Citadel
Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
A+
Women at Citadel have rated Environment and Leadership as the highest categories they have scored
Citadel eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Top 35%Top 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
14
Citadel employees are 14% more likely to recommend Citadel as a great place to work
| 47% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 20% | Passives |
| 33% | Detractors |
Working at Citadel
Working at Citadel is rated average by 75 employees, across various culture dimensions. Citadel employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Executive Team, and Perks And Benefits categories, putting Citadel’s culture in the Top 30% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 35% compared to other companies in Fort Lauderdale, FL. See below in detail how working at Citadel was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Citadel
B
Overall Company Culture at Citadel is rated B
Last updated months ago
Top
30%
Citadel ranks in the Top 30% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Citadel Employee Reviews
Out of 34 Citadel employee reviews, 93% were positive. The remaining 7% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Citadel improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 93% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 7% |
Positive Reviews From Citadel Employees
- What do you like best about the leadership team?Forward thinking agile collaborative competent
- What are some of the best things about your team?great thinkers and problem solvers
- What is the best part about your compensation package?Long term compensation growth is exceptional
Constructive Feedback From Citadel Employees
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?No good low pay job
Citadel Company Information
Citadel Company Overview
Our ambition at Citadel is to be the most successful investment firm of all time. Together, we turn ambition into action. For more than three decades, Citadel has captured undiscovered market opportunities in markets around the world by empowering extraordinary people to pursue their best and boldest ideas. We strive to identify the highest and best uses of capital to generate superior long-term returns for the world’s preeminent public and private institutions.
Citadel was founded in 1990 and its current CEO is Kenneth Griffin. Since its inception 36 years ago, Citadel has grown to 2900 employees.
Citadel Mission, Vision & Values
Citadel Mission Statement
To Be the Most Successful Investment Team in the World.
Citadel Vision Statement
For more than three decades, we’ve captured undiscovered market opportunities by empowering extraordinary people to pursue their best and boldest ideas.
Citadel Values
- Integrity
- Winning
- Meritocracy
- Learning
- Extraordinary Colleagues
Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility at Citadel
We are dedicated problem solvers committed to driving impact within our firm and across our communities. By giving our time, talent and expertise, we are working to advance opportunity and improve lives.
For over 30 years, our civic leadership has driven impact for students, families and communities across the globe through our sponsorship of high-impact, data-driven nonprofits.
| Headquarter | Miami, FL 33131 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.citadel.com |
| Founding Date | 1990 |
| Tel | (305) 929-6851 |
| Company Status | Private |
| Jobs | citadel.com/careers |
| Social Sites |
Citadel Competitors
Citadel competitors include DRW, BlackRock, Jane Street, and Bridgewater Associates. Citadel ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Citadel compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
Citadel employees generally work 10.5 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Citadel report the work pace is extremely fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
88% of Citadel employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Citadel employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
Feedback
A Day in the Life
73% of Citadel employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Citadel Employees
Citadel has 2900 employees. 75 employees at Citadel have reviewed Citadel across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 75 Citadel employees give their leadership a grade of B+, or Top 20% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Citadel are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Citadel, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Citadel are pleased with their team. 75 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A-. The majority believe the meetings at Citadel are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Citadel believe the environment at Citadel is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Citadel is extremely fast. About 27% of the employees at Citadel work 8 hours or less, while 13% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Citadel are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Citadel - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Citadel is that the company was somewhat prepared on their first day. Citadel employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was negative. 50% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Citadel KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of Citadel's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 6 Citadel employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 5 have said yes.
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Citadel CEO & Leadership
Citadel CEO - Kenneth Griffin
76 /100
Kenneth’s approval rate is in the Top 15% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 20% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Citadel’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees with Over 10 Years experience, employees with the company for Less than 1 Year, and employees with the company for 5 to 10 Years. However, employees in the Engineering department, employees with 1 to 3 Years experience, and employees identified with Other ethnicities have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to Citadel’s competitors, Kenneth Griffin ranks right below BlackRock CEO Laurence Fink. Under Griffin’s leadership, Citadel employee respondents are most happy about their Executive Team and the company’s Perks And Benefits. Office Culture and Diversity are two areas, according to respondents, where Citadel could stand to see real improvement.
Citadel Leadership
The Citadel Executive Team is rated an “A-” and led by CEO Kenneth Griffin, Chief Compliance Officer, Global Quantitative Strategies, Trading and Technology Russell Daugerdas, and Managing Director and Co-Head of Technology Investment Banking (Citadel Securities) Gopal Garuda
Kenneth Griffin CEO / President
Kenneth Griffin serves as the CEO / President of Citadel.
Russell Daugerdas Chief Compliance Officer, Global Quantitative Strategies, Trading and Technology
Russell Daugerdas serves as the Chief Compliance Officer, Global Quantitative Strategies, Trading and Technology of Citadel.
Gopal Garuda Managing Director and Co-Head of Technology Investment Banking (Citadel Securities)
Gopal Garuda serves as the Managing Director and Co-Head of Technology Investment Banking (Citadel Securities) of Citadel.
Steven Belluardo Managing Director Citadel Technology
Steven Belluardo serves as the Managing Director Citadel Technology of Citadel.
James Gildersleeve Managing Director Information Technology
James Gildersleeve serves as the Managing Director Information Technology of Citadel.
Luca Bonmassar Managing Director Technology
Luca Bonmassar serves as the Managing Director Technology of Citadel.
Brett Swenson Vice President, Business Development
Brett Swenson serves as the Vice President, Business Development of Citadel.
Martin M Head of Data Science & Deputy Chief Operating Officer
Martin M serves as the Head of Data Science & Deputy Chief Operating Officer of Citadel.
Citadel Salaries
How much does Citadel pay?
How much do people at Citadel get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Citadel is $122,428, or $58 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $122,256, or $58 per hour.
At Citadel, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $206,694 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $42,646 annually. Average Citadel salaries by department include: Business Development at $113,964, Product at $150,961, Engineering at $140,097, and Finance at $87,130. Half of Citadel salaries are above $122,256.
22 employees at Citadel rank their Compensation in the Top 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 67 ratings) while 19 employees at Citadel rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 22 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Citadel employees include job titles like Director of Engineering, Data Scientist, Senior Developer, and DevOps. Comparably data has a total of 3 salary records from Citadel employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $69k | $69k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $91k | $91k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $122k | $122k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $167k | $167k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $229k | $229k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $237k | $237k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $284k | $284k | 100th Percentile |
$122,428*
Average Compensation
$122,256*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Citadel Salaries by City
Citadel Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Citadel
Diverse employees at Citadel score the company 65/100 across various culture categories, placing Citadel in the Bottom 45% of companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Citadel across various culture dimensions.
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Citadel Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Gym Membership / Reimbursement
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
Office Perks
- Free Food
- Company Social Outings
Citadel PTO
Citadel's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. Citadel's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.
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Citadel Careers
Citadel Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Citadel applied for 126 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 82% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
Citadel has a total of 2900 employees
126
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 82% Granted (103 out of 126)
- 0% Denied ( out of 126)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 126)
- 18% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (23 out of 126)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let Citadel Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in Citadel on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 62% | |
|---|---|---|
Engineering | 15% | |
Operations | 8% | |
Communications | 8% | |
Marketing | 8% |
Candidates By Location
Chicago | 62% | |
|---|---|---|
New York City | 23% | |
Tinley Park | 8% | |
Rolling Meadows | 8% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Citadel
Who is the CEO of Citadel?
Citadel CEO is Kenneth Griffin, their score by employees is 76
What is Citadel eNPS?
The eNPS for Citadel is 14
What is the salary for SysAdmin in Citadel?
SysAdmin average salary in the US is 90k
What are the salaries in the Admin in Citadel?
The average salaries for Admin in Citadel is 68k
How many employees work in Citadel?
Citadel has 2900 employees
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