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Candidate FAQs: Engineering
Our Campus Quantitative Research Interview Process
November 09, 2024
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Thanks for your interest in Citadel! We’re looking forward to meeting you and have prepared this guide to help you understand our recruiting and interview process for quantitative research.
Thanks for your interest in Citadel! We’re looking forward to meeting you and have prepared this guide to help you understand our recruiting and interview process for quantitative research.
First, what should you know
Interviewing with us means having the opportunity to talk with two firms at once: Citadel and Citadel Securities. At both firms, the brightest minds in finance, science and technology work together closely. As a result, our team members naturally learn from one another and deliver real-world impact, starting from day one.
First, what should you know
Interviewing with us means having the opportunity to talk with two firms at once: Citadel and Citadel Securities. At both firms, the brightest minds in finance, science and technology work together closely. As a result, our team members naturally learn from one another and deliver real-world impact, starting from day one.
Given the broad range of quantitative research opportunities at the firms, there’s no single profile we look for. Our most successful colleagues do have a few traits in common, though:
If this sounds like a place where you would enjoy contributing, we’d like to introduce ourselves.
We know that technical interviews can be challenging—especially when we explore the boundaries of your knowledge. Our approach is practical and oriented towards problem solving. If you face a setback, say so! Our culture is built on collaboration, and we want to iterate with you.
Don’t be afraid to spend time assessing a problem before jumping to a solution or writing code. You are always welcome to ask clarifying questions.
Share your thought process. Discuss trade-offs among different possible approaches. Be clear about what you know and what you don’t know.
We want you to succeed! If you get stuck, ask questions and take hints.
Given the broad range of quantitative research opportunities at the firms, there’s no single profile we look for. Our most successful colleagues do have a few traits in common, though:
If this sounds like a place where you would enjoy contributing, we’d like to introduce ourselves.
We know that technical interviews can be challenging—especially when we explore the boundaries of your knowledge. Our approach is practical and oriented towards problem solving. If you face a setback, say so! Our culture is built on collaboration, and we want to iterate with you.
Don’t be afraid to spend time assessing a problem before jumping to a solution or writing code. You are always welcome to ask clarifying questions.
Share your thought process. Discuss trade-offs among different possible approaches. Be clear about what you know and what you don’t know.
We want you to succeed! If you get stuck, ask questions and take hints.
Read about Citadel’s mission and core values to find what resonates with you. We’d love to know why you want to work with us.
Reflect on how your past internship has contributed to business outcomes.
Refine your personal story, including what’s led you to interview at our firm.
Read about Citadel’s mission and core values to find what resonates with you. We’d love to know why you want to work with us.
Reflect on how your past internship has contributed to business outcomes.
Refine your personal story, including what’s led you to interview at our firm.
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