Quantitative Researcher / Quantitative Research Analyst

Posted 9 Days Ago
New York, NY
200K-350K Annually
1-3 Years Experience
Fintech • Information Technology • Software • Financial Services
We embrace bold ideas and seize opportunities others don’t, from the way we operate to the strategies we deploy.
The Role
At Citadel Securities, a leading global market maker, our team of quantitative researchers models the markets and brings trading strategies to life every day. We are looking for an extraordinary quantitative researcher to conduct research, statistical analyses, and develop trading models.
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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.
Depending on your background and expertise, opportunities are available in Miami, Chicago, New York, London, Dublin, Zurich, Hong Kong or Sydney
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.

Top Skills

C++
Matlab
Python
R

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The Company
New York, NY
1,900 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2001

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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