| Name | Citadel |
|---|---|
| Category | Multi-Manager Platform |
| Tier | Tier 1 — Elite Global |
| Headquarters | Miami, FL |
| Country | US |
| Region | AM |
| AUM | $125B |
| Employees | ~5,000 |
| Year Founded | 1990 |
| Founder | Ken Griffin |
| Trading Speed | Medium Frequency |
| Flagship Strategy | Wellington |
| Glassdoor Rating | 4/5.0 |
Citadel is one of the world's most powerful multi-manager hedge funds, founded by Ken Griffin in 1990. The firm manages approximately $65 billion across equities, fixed income, macro, commodities, and quantitative strategies. Known for its Wellington flagship fund and an exceptionally rigorous, technology-driven culture, Citadel consistently ranks among the top-performing hedge funds globally. The firm invests heavily in engineering talent, often hiring from Google, Meta, and top HFT firms, and maintains some of the most aggressive non-compete agreements in the industry.
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