Markets, Quantitative Analysis, Off Cycle Placement , London, UK, 2027

Citibank (Switzerland) AG; Greater London; Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model (up to two days at h

Competitive salary

Networking opportunities

Job summary

Citi London is offering a three- to six-month off-cycle placement in Quantitative Analysis, Structuring, or Exotics Trading. As an incoming placement analyst, you’ll work on mathematical models, pricing, and risk management under the guidance of senior traders.

Hybrid working model (up to two days at home per week) at Citi London. The programme emphasizes growth, mobility and a potential path to a full-time role.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Engineering, Maths, Physics, CS or related scientific discipline.
• Good understanding of finance and interest in Markets.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Programming knowledge in VBA and Python is desirable.
• Strong interpersonal, planning and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, price and manage the mathematical models that drive our success within the Markets business.
• Collaborate with traders and sales in technical product areas to address client needs.
• Support the development of new products aligned with the firm’s risk framework.
• Present solutions to clients and market new products to the sales team.
• Respond to client-specific requests for product solutions with expertise and creativity.
• Work with teams to turn insights into scalable trading solutions.

Skills

Excel

VBA

Python

Communication

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

English fluency

Education

Masters or PhD in Engineering/ Maths/ Physics/ CS

Tools

Python

VBA

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

You're the brains behind our work. Are you ready to bring your knowledge from the classroom to the trading floor? Citi wants to help you get there! Whether it’s honing your skills or building your network, we know that success can’t come without growth. Our programs equip you with the knowledge and training you need to play a valuable role on your team and establish a long‑term career here. At Citi, we value internal mobility and career growth; it is not a question of if, but when. Citi is looking for talented individuals to join our Quantitative Analysis off‑cycle placement programme within the Markets team in London. Markets at Citi provides world‑class solutions that are as sophisticated and diverse as the needs of the corporates, institutions, governments and individual investors we serve in 160 countries and territories. We work on trading floors in over 80 countries, enriching client relationships around the clock. The breadth and depth of our underwriting, structuring, securitisation, sales and trading and distribution capabilities span asset classes and currencies, sectors and industries. And our expertise covers a vast array of products including equities, commodities, credit, futures and foreign exchange (FX).

Your time here will look something like this. Our placements run from three to six months with flexibility on start dates. We're committed to teaching you the ropes. As an incoming placement analyst, you will be placed in Quantitative Analysis, Structuring, or Exotics Trading. Here, new insights from the worlds of finance and academia drive innovation and excellence in mathematical and quantitative trading. Working alongside our experienced professionals, incoming analysts will have the opportunity to actively participate and develop their skills in the above areas. At the end of your placement, successful analysts will be considered for a place on a full‑time programme.

What you’ll do

• We’ll empower you to create, implement, and manage the mathematical models that drive our success within the Markets business.
• We’ll offer you the opportunity to price, trade, and manage the risk associated with our diverse range of market products.
• We’ll enable you to collaborate with traders and salespeople in technical product areas, providing crucial assistance in addressing client needs.
• We’ll support your innovation by encouraging you to develop new products that align with our firm’s risk framework.
• We’ll give you the platform to market new products to salespeople and occasionally assist in presenting these solutions directly to clients.
• We’ll give you the opportunity to respond to client‑specific requests for product solutions, leveraging your expertise and creativity.

What we’ll need from you

• You have obtained or are in the process of obtaining a Masters or PhD in Engineering, Maths, Physics, Computer Science or other scientific disciplines.
• You have a good understanding of finance and an interest in Markets.
• You are proficient in Microsoft office, especially Excel.
• Your knowledge of programming languages (VBA, Python) is highly desirable.
• You have excellent interpersonal skills, coupled with a strong attention to detail and exceptional planning and organisational skills.
• You are intellectually curious and proactively seek out new and creative ideas.
• You are a self‑starter who thrives both independently and as part of a collaborative team, with a strong commitment to personal growth and career development, including mobility and flexibility.
• You have an unwavering commitment to integrity and ethical decision‑making.
• You are fluent in written and spoken English.

What we can offer you

By joining our Citi London offices, based at 33 Canada Square Canary Wharf – London,E145LB, United Kingdom, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to two days working at home per week), but also receive competitive salary, paid annual leave, and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits.

Equal Opportunities

Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi. View Citi’s EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.

Job Details

• Job Family Group: Institutional Trading
• Job Family: Trading
• Time Type: Full time
• Most Relevant Skills: Please see the requirements listed above.
• Other Relevant Skills: For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.