Apply for the Citadel Associate Program 2028: Earn Up to $3,000 Per Week in a New York Summer Investment Internship

Overview

The Citadel Associate Program is an 11-week summer internship offered by Citadel, an alternative investment manager. The programme takes place in New York, United States, and is designed to develop future investors through practical experience, professional mentorship, structured instruction, and research projects across various industry groups. Participants gain exposure to long/short equities investing, financial modelling, company research, and investment decision-making alongside portfolio managers and analysts.

Who can apply

The internship is open to undergraduate students who expect to graduate between December 2028 and May 2029. Ideal candidates possess a strong interest in understanding businesses, financial markets, and investing, along with analytical and critical-thinking skills to evaluate evidence and reach reasoned conclusions. Applicants must also demonstrate strong written and verbal communication abilities, a willingness to develop financial modelling skills and use data and technology, organizational skills with attention to detail, and adaptability to feedback and new evidence.

What you get

Selected interns receive an advertised base salary of $2,500 to $3,000 per week during the 11-week programme. In addition to financial compensation, participants benefit from professional mentorship, investment-team rotations, hands-on research experience, and exposure to financial modelling, external data sources, and quantitative risk systems.

How to apply

Interested undergraduate students should submit their applications through Citadel's official careers website.