Citadel

Initial conversation to discuss background, interest in the firm, and high-level fit.

• Be prepared to articulate why you want to work in finance specifically at a high-intensity firm.
• Have a clear narrative for your resume.

Online coding challenge or quantitative assessment depending on the role.

• Practice competitive programming style problems.
• Focus on efficiency and edge cases.

Multiple rounds of deep-dive technical questions covering algorithms, data structures, or quantitative finance/statistics.

• Think out loud so the interviewer can follow your logic.
• Be prepared for whiteboard or shared-editor coding.

A series of back-to-back interviews with senior team members and leadership.

• Maintain high energy throughout the day.
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills under pressure.