Citadel has an ultrahigh bar when it comes to hiring, and even after being hired, traders still have to contend with the cutthroat expectations of billionaire founder Ken Griffin.
To get a job offer at the top hedge fund, prospective hires have to undergo an assessment process that includes questions about their childhood goals and accomplishments, the Wall Street Journal reported. They must also demonstrate an aptitude beyond the job—because financial wizardry won’t always cut it.
