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
5.0
Aug 10, 2017
Recommend
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Pros

The firm has a strong sense of culture, with integrity and meritocracy at its core. There is a strong sense of work ethic, drive, and mission to make something the best it can be - not only in financial services, but in any sector. Being surrounded by this culture has helped me push myself farther and learn everyday - I love it. Leadership has clearly made not only hiring the best talent, but also supporting that talent with the best resources and technology a top priority.

Cons

It's difficult to identify solid cons. As with any job, there are good days and bad days. But, compared to other jobs I've had, the bad days really don't seem that bad when you're surrounded by other individuals all highly motivated to achieve a common goal.

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.

3.0
Sep 16, 2025

Great While it Lasted

Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Smart people. Interesting work. High degree of independence.

Cons

Massive layoffs. Work life balance can be an issue.

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