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DRW NYC vs. BAML NYC vs. Citadel Chicago
What do you guys think? DRW NYC would be commodities. BAML NYC would be mortgages. Citadel Chicago would be Options market-making. Trying to make a decision. I feel like going to BAML keeps my options open the most for the future, but I'm pretty set on trading and think that's what I want to be...
Citadel opening up office in Boston
Articles coming out today about Citadel opening up an incubator office in Boston to develop hedge fund managers. 3 managers have already been hired with plans to grow to 30-40 people over the next year or two. http://www.boston.com/business/markets/articles/2… So for all you unemployed monkeys out...
How Citadel lures top talent away from NYC
Great article on how Citadel consistently gets people to move from NYC to Chicago despite people's regional biases and east coast snobbery. Most people who move to chicago don't want to go back to nyc due to the higher quality of life and amazing amenities. In terms of finance, if you want to do...
Next "hot" hedge fund?
In 2006 Paulson & Co. was just another merger arbitrage fund with about $700 million AUM. John Paulson was more known for throwing sick parties in his soho loft than his investing prowess. And his right-hand man, Paolo Pellegrini, was considered unemployable by all the major financial firms and...
Citadel: Brutal recruiting at top MBA schools
From talking to friends at HBS , wharton, booth, columbia, the recruiting by Citadel was especially brutal this year, even moreso than other elite firms. People who were getting full-time offers from places like Blackstone , SAC , Fortress , PIMCO , were either getting cut after the first-round...
Citadel associate class?
How large is Citadel 's post-MBA associate class? I think their analyst ITAP class has about 20 people max. Are they as selective as the ITAP program?
Former head of high-frequency at citadel
This guy is a russian physics genius who was the head of Citadel's high-frequency trading group. He left, and a nasty lawsuit followed. Him getting up to $100 million in deferred compensation is mind boggling. I know Citadel pays well, but damm. http://wallstreetdiary.blogspot.com/2009/08/misha…
Partners at Citadel
I know Citadel is a sweatshop, and the attrition rate is high, but from what i've heard, it's not uncommon for those who do well to make partner before the age of 30 and head their own groups. Is this true?
Best groups at Citadel?
I've heard Citadel ITAP analysts get assigned to various groups after their 6-month rotation is over. What are the most coveted groups that they want to get into?
IBD, Consulting, Hedge Fund, Quantitative Trading: Summer Internship decision HELP!
Hi, I was wondering if you guys could help me make a decision regarding my summer internship . So a little background about myself: I don't really know much about finance. I just applied to several jobs and have been cramming for interviews the night before each one. I want to learn a lot about...
Citadel - How is deal flow?
Any idea how deal flow is at Citadel 's investment bank? How do you think exit opps would be coming from a place like this? Interesting to hear if jumping to the firm's hedge fund is common.
Citadel FTAP vs DRW Software Engineer
Hi, I'm trying to choose between these two positions and can't seem to make a decision. Was hoping u guys could help me out. I've heard horror stories about the working hours of Citadel and about the lack of interaction between different groups. However, I also hear that their FTAP program, which is...
Citadel Investment Bank - Starting their own IB
Looks like Citadel is starting their own investment bank. Apparently 5 ex Merril guys are already on board. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB12411236609427439…
Wall Street's Commodity Conundrum
Commodity Talent LLC issues White Paper on Wall Street’s Commodity Conundrum NEW YORK, NY – Jan. 14, 2009 Commodity Talent LLC, an executive search focused on commodity specialists, issued a White Paper entitled: Wall Street Commodity Wizards Turned Drops Into Gold in 2008 But Can They Repeat...
Can Citadel really weather this storm? Citadel Shuts overseas offices
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?...jGpk&refer=… Is Citadel finished? Dec. 8 (Bloomberg) -- Citadel Investment Group LLC, the hedge-fund manager founded by Kenneth Griffin, will close its Tokyo office and cut other Asian operations, eliminating 37 jobs less than a year after adding people in the...
Citadel first round interview...anyone been through it?
What should I expect? It's a 1 hour interview on campus. I go to a target, but I have no real quant background....any thoughts?..thanks
Citadel FTAP
What is FTAP? From the site, I get the gist that FTAP graduates develop tech and platforms for traders and investment professionals. Am I correct?
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