Citadel

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A global investment firm employing diverse investment strategies across asset classes.

Location

Chicago, Illinois, USA (Headquarters); offices globally.

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About Citadel

Citadel is a global investment firm managing capital across various asset classes, including equities, commodities, fixed income, and quantitative strategies.

Perks & Benefits

Highly competitive pay
Premium healthcare plans
Employee wellness initiatives

Published base pay at Citadel

2 employer disclosures · USD · base pay, not total compensation

Published employer base salaries with source links, scope, and review dates
Firm / role	Location / scope	Published base pay	Bonus / source
Citadel Quantitative Researcher — PhD Graduate (US)	United States; see posting Graduate · PhD graduate	$235,000–$300,000 / year	Discretionary incentive compensation; amount not disclosed. Employer posting Disclosure reviewed 2026-09-28
Citadel Quantitative Researcher — Post-Doctoral Intern (US)	United States; see posting Internship · Postdoctoral internship	$4,500–$5,800 / week	Not included in this published base range. Employer posting Disclosure reviewed 2026-09-28

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