Human Resources MBA Intern

Job Description

• Develop a deep, rapid understanding of Citadel’s business model and map our global talent strategy, initiatives, and operational capabilities to high-growth business units
• Diagnose complex organizational design challenges and evaluate operating models, recommending streamlined structures and highly optimized workflows to maximize productivity and efficiency
• Synthesize complex, multi-dimensional talent data (including attrition, performance, and engagement metrics) to synthesize results into actionable insights
• Design and scale professional development curricula and career progression frameworks that accelerate the growth and enable performance of our extraordinary colleagues
• Partner collaboratively with People Team leadership, business-facing HRBPs, and key stakeholders to drive high-impact, cross-functional organizational change initiatives
• Communicate strategic recommendations with clarity and conviction, producing executive-ready materials and delivering presentations to senior leadership

• Interest and enthusiasm in a broad range of Human Capital topics 
• Detail oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Highly driven by a sense of intellectual curiosity and an innate desire to learn 
• Enjoy working independently in a fast-paced, dynamic, and high-performance environment 
• Effective written and verbal communication skills – ability to present information in a clear and concise manner 
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint and familiarity with AI tooling and building agents (e.g., Gemini, Claude) 

About Citadel

Citadel is one of the world’s leading alternative investment managers. We manage capital on behalf of many of the world’s preeminent private, public and nonprofit institutions. We seek the highest and best use of investor capital in order to deliver market leading results and contribute to broader economic growth. For over 30 years, Citadel has cultivated a culture of learning and collaboration among some of the most talented and accomplished investment professionals, researchers and engineers in the world. Our colleagues are empowered to test their ideas and develop commercial solutions that accelerate their growth and drive real impact.