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Updated May 5, 2021
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"Work with really smart people who want to get things done and deliver results for the business" (in 43 reviews)
"Fast-paced company with a huge investment in technology" (in 24 reviews)
"Difficult to manage work/life balance" (in 27 reviews)
"working very long hours and weekends" (in 24 reviews)
- Former Employee, more than 3 years★★★★★
Pros
Highest caliber talent in the industry
Cons
Stressful environment to work and navigate within
- Current Employee, more than 3 years★★★★★
Pros
- Most productive company I've worked for in my career: everybody delivers results - Generous compensation and benefits to support top talent - Technology is core to the business, not just a support function - Learn something new every day and continue to push yourself
Cons
- This is not a 9 to 5. Don't come here to coast. Expectations are high, but so are the rewards. - Priorities often shift. Teams get restructured. If you want to work on a project for 2+ years, this is not the right place.
- Current Employee, more than 3 years★★★★★
Pros
In the past, I've worked in a lot of different environments and generally found that people are either friendly OR competent. In my experience, my colleagues at Citadel are (as a rule) both, which makes it a great place to work. Having colleagues that set the bar high helps me strive to do grow in my own skillset.
Cons
A very fast-paced environment where everyone has more work on their todo list than will ever get done. Have to be careful to manage the workload properly to avoid burnout.
- Current Employee, less than 1 year★★★★★
Pros
talented colleagues, action oriented and trusting.
Cons
narrow focus, career is in your own hands
- Former Employee, less than 1 year★★★★★
Pros
- Eat what you kill
Cons
- Poor performance results in little or no bonus
- Current Employee, more than 1 year★★★★★
Pros
Opportunity to make good money, great colleagues
Cons
High stress environment, high employee turnover (voluntary and involuntary)
- Former Employee, more than 8 years★★★★★
Pros
IT is empowered and treated as equal by most business leaders. This culture is invigorating for those in software engineering in financial services industry. Employees are hardworking and compensated well above market rate. Hierarchy is pretty flat. Your compensation can keep growing but title might not.
Cons
High pressure environment could get stressful for some and lead to scapegoating others.
Continue reading - Current Employee, less than 1 year★★★★★
Pros
Good Pay if you are still there
Cons
The working environment is tough - you basically have to do whatever are asked for
- Former Employee, more than 3 years★★★★★
Pros
Compensation, access to technology and resume booster
Cons
I could write a bestselling book on my experience at Citadel, but sadly no one will really know the truth because of our NDA. Let’s just say a lot of the rumors are true. Don’t trust your recruiter! They will sell you a bag of lies just to get you in the door. Don’t be blinded by the big check, you’re about to sell your soul. This company is toxic and is happy to cut you in 90 days if you don’t seem like a “culture fit”. If you want to survive, expect to change your life priorities and potentially hurt the people around you. Also, if you care about diversity this is not the company for you. Trust me when I tell you that Diversity is not and will never be a priority for Citadel.
Continue reading - Current Employee, less than 1 year★★★★★
Pros
Flexible, easy, not much experience needed
Cons
Low pay, management can be accusatory
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