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Citadel Securities

Quantitative Trading - 2025 University Graduate (US)

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New York, NY
225K-300K Annually
Entry level
New York, NY
225K-300K Annually
Entry level
As a trader at Citadel Securities, you'll utilize predictive analytics and advanced technology to make risk decisions, and execute trades across various markets.
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Job Description
At Citadel Securities, our traders make complex risk decisions and execute trades at scale, in real-time. As a markets and trading expert, you'll use predictive analytics and advanced technology to monitor risk, respond to market signals and execute trading strategies across Options, ETFs, Equities, Fixed Income, Commodities and Currencies.
Your Objectives:

  • Develop in-depth knowledge of a financial market
  • Apply advanced statistical techniques to trading
  • Constantly learn and adapt trading approaches
  • Innovate by using one of the industry's most powerful trading platforms


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
  • Interest in applying technology and/or quantitative skills to solve complex trading problems
  • Passion for the markets and a desire to seize investment opportunities
  • Experience with programming, scripting, and/or statistical software strongly preferred


Opportunities available in Miami, New York.
In accordance with applicable law, the base salary range for this role is $225,000 to $300,000.
In addition, the employee who fills this role will be eligible to participate in a discretionary incentive compensation program,
as well as a wide array of benefit programs, such as medical and life insurance, retirement and tax-free savings plans,
and access to other healthcare programs.
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.

Top Skills

Programming
Scripting
Statistical Software

Citadel Securities New York, New York, USA Office

350 Park Avenue, New York, NY, United States, 10022

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