I applied through a recruiter. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at Citadel Securities (New York, NY) in Oct 2018
Interview
4-5 rounds with 1x1 meetings with several levels of people. Several types of tests including personality test, modeling test, portfolio assessment. Interviewers asked intelligent and fair questions. No tricks or brain teasers.
I applied through college or university. I interviewed at Citadel Securities (New York, NY) in Jan 2023
Interview
Tough - be ready to answer any question, including but not limited to brain teasers, education background, etc. Try and get the interviewer talking about themselves and what they like to do outside of work, etc.
I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at Citadel Securities in Aug 2022
Interview
There are three rounds in total for the fundamental equity investment team: 1. One on one meeting with PM, behavioral + stock pitch; 2. Case study + case debrief with PM; 3. One on one meeting with management team
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Stock pitch + ad-hoc questions on the companies in your coverage