Job Description
Role Summary
At Citadel Securities, a leading global market maker, our team of quantitative researchers models the markets and brings trading strategies to life every day. Specifically, this team develops and tests automated quant trading strategies using sophisticated statistical techniques. We're looking for an extraordinary quantitative researcher who is committed to our core values that include winning, acting with integrity, continuously learning, and cultivating a meritocracy.
Opportunities may be available from time to time in any location in which the business is based for suitable candidates. If you are interested in a career with Citadel, please share your details and we will contact you if there is a vacancy available.
Objectives
- Conduct research and statistical analyses in the evaluation of securities
- Work with large data sets, including unconventional data sources, to predict and test statistical market patterns
- Conceptualize valuation strategies, develop and continuously improve mathematical models, and translate algorithms into code
- Back test and implement trading models and signals in a live trading environment
Skills and Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced training in mathematics, statistics, physics, computer science, or another highly quantitative field
- Proficiency in probability & statistics (e.g. time-series analysis, machine learning, pattern recognition, NLP)
- Prior experience working in a data driven research environment
- Hands on programming experience in scripting (e.g. Python), analytical packages (e.g. R, Matlab) and/or compiled languages (e.g. C++)
- A background demonstrating strong analytical problem solving skills
- An ability to communicate advanced concepts in a concise and logical way
- Proficiency in creating and using algorithms to meticulously investigate and work through large data or error-checking problems
In accordance with New York City's Pay Transparency Law, the base salary range for this role is $250,000 to $350,000. Base salary does not include other forms of compensation or benefits.
About Citadel Securities
Citadel Securities is the next-generation capital markets firm and a leading global market maker. We provide institutional and retail investors with the liquidity they need to trade a broad array of equity and fixed income products in any market condition. The brightest minds in finance, science and technology use powerful, advanced analytics to solve the market's most critical challenges, turning big ideas into real-world outcomes.
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What We Do
Citadel Securities is the next-generation capital markets firm. Our work is powered by the deepest integration of financial, mathematical and engineering expertise. Combining deep trading acumen with cutting-edge analytics and technology, we at Citadel Securities deliver critical liquidity to the world’s most important financial institutions—while helping shape the global markets of tomorrow.
Why Work With Us
We do not accept the status quo and we are constantly looking to achieve what others think is impossible. That’s true not just in our careers, but also in our communities.
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