Co-Head, High Touch Equity Sales Trading
Citadel
Joe Anastasio is a Drexel LeBow alumnus who has built a multifaceted career in banking and markets over the past two decades. As Co-Head at Citadel, he co-leads High Touch Equity Sales Trading. Prior to Citadel joining Citadel in 2026, Joe was a Managing Director at Citi, leading North American High-Touch Sales Trading and before this, he spent more than 16 years at Goldman Sachs in roles ranging from Managing Director within U.S. High Touch Sales Trading (2021-2024), Managing Director within U.S. Equities Sales & Trading—Hedge Funds (2019-2021), Vice President within the Multi Asset Platform (2014-2019) and Vice President in Sales & Trading (2008-2014). Joe earned a bachelor’s degree in finance from Drexel University and was a founder of the Drexel Finance Association, a member of the D1 wrestling team and a member of the Student Athlete Board.