At a Glance
- Tasks: Make complex risk decisions and develop innovative trading strategies using advanced analytics.
- Company: Join Citadel Securities, a leader in the financial markets with a dynamic culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, cutting-edge technology, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Exciting opportunities available across various locations for talented candidates.
- Why this job: Shape the future of trading while working with top-tier professionals in a fast-paced environment.
- Qualifications: Degree in applied math, engineering, or related fields; coding skills in Python, R, or C++.
At Citadel Securities, our quantitative traders make complex risk decisions, model markets, and bring trading strategies to life every day. As a markets and trading expert, you’ll use predictive analytics and sophisticated statistical techniques to monitor risk, respond to market signals and develop trading strategies across Options, ETFs, Equities, Fixed Income, Commodities and Currencies.
Your Objectives:
- Develop in-depth knowledge of a financial market
- Innovate by using one of the industry’s most powerful trading platforms
- Conceptualize valuation strategies, develop, and continuously improve upon mathematical models.
- Design, build, and implement predictive models to generate novel trading signals.
- Use unconventional data sources to drive innovation.
- Conduct research and statistical analysis to build and refine monetization systems for trading signals.
Your Skills & Talents:
- Bachelor's, master's or PhD in applied math, engineering, statistical modeling, calculus, computer science, physics or related disciplines required
- Ability to think about the world systematically and quantitatively, as well as the ability to deal with uncertainty in a rigorous and statistical approach
- Experience with modern AI concepts such as Large Language Models (LLMs) and agentic systems is highly desirable.
- Expertise in translating mathematical models and algorithms into code (Python, R or C++).
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and thrive in a fast-paced team environment.
- Excellent analytical skills, with strong attention to detail.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Opportunities may be available from time to time in any location in which the business is based for suitable candidates.
Quantitative Trader - University Graduate (Europe) employer: Citadel Enterprise Americas LLC
Citadel Enterprise Americas LLC is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic work culture where innovation meets compliance. Located in a vibrant hub, employees benefit from competitive compensation, comprehensive growth opportunities, and a collaborative environment that encourages professional development. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to building cutting-edge solutions in regulatory reporting.
Contact Details:
Citadel Enterprise Americas LLC Recruitment Team
