Apply for Citadel Securities Spark

Location: We’ll confirm your location with your cohort assignment.
Dates: March 9–11, March 16–18 or March 23–25, 2027 (U.S.); March 30–April 1, 2027 (London).
Application Deadline: February 9, 2027 (U.S.); February 19, 2027 (London).
Spark runs in three cohorts. On your application, please indicate all the dates you are available to attend. We review applications on a rolling basis, and technical interviews for shortlisted applicants begin in January 2027. We encourage you to apply early.

Program participation is subject to Program Terms.

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Which Spark dates are you available to attend? Please select every date range you can attend. Your location will be confirmed with your cohort assignment.

March 9–11, 2027 March 16–18, 2027 March 23–25, 2027

To be considered, you must review and agree to the Program Terms and Conditions, listed here: https://www.citadelsecurities.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/11/Citadel-Sophomore-Quant-Trading-Program-2026-2027-Terms-and-Conditions_Final.pdfhttps://www.citadelsecurities.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/11/Citadel-Sophomore-Quant-Trading-Program-2026-2027-Terms-and-Conditions_Final.pdf

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