"Winners in Life" -- Ken Griffin's Hiring Philosophy and What Citadel Looks For

Ken Griffin has been remarkably public about what he looks for when hiring: not just "winners in finance" but "winners in life." This module unpacks Griffin's specific criteria -- perseverance, resilience, communication, intellectual curiosity, and passion -- with direct quotes and real examples of leaders he has hired. Understanding these traits is essential for framing every behavioral answer at Citadel.