Citadel Securities Poaches From Banks to Run US Rates Sales Team

Citadel Securities added more talent from the largest banks to its roster, as Ken Griffin’s trading firm looks to expand its rates business across the globe.

The firm hired Keith Cynar from Goldman Sachs Group Inc. and Jordan Brink from Morgan Stanley to co-head US rates sales, according to Jordan Cila, head of US fixed income sales. Both executives will be based in New York, reporting to Cila starting in May.

“We have a mission to be a true partner and trusted liquidity provider to our clients,” Cila said in an interview Thursday. “These additions are very much within that ...