Quant Developer - Trading Analytics - Equity Derivatives Tech

Citigroup; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days leave

Performance bonus

Private Medical Care

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Pension Plan

Parental Leave

Employee Discounts

Learning Resources

Job summary

Citigroup is hiring a Quant Developer in the Equities Tech team to build data-driven, model-led trading analytics and desk tooling. You will work with traders and quants to deliver production-grade applications, real-time pricing, and AI-assisted workflows.

The role emphasizes collaboration across front office and engineering to drive performance and innovation. The team focuses on building scalable, cloud-hosted systems and reusable components for pricing, risk and analytics across global

Qualifications

• Strong software engineering in Python and/or Java for enterprise-grade systems.
• Direct collaboration with trading desks to deliver mission-critical capabilities.
• Knowledge of derivatives pricing and risk management, preferably in equities.
• Experience with agentic development frameworks and patterns.

Responsibilities

• Partner with traders and quants to deliver production-grade applications and services.
• Build real-time pricing and curve-marking tools to support customer flows and revenue generation.
• Develop reusable libraries, APIs, and AI agents to accelerate desk workflows.

Skills

Python

Java

Real-time analytics

Cloud-hosted systems

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering/CS/Math/Physics

Job description

Quant Developer - Trading Analytics - Equity Derivatives Tech

Engineer the future of global finance. At Citi, our Tech team doesn't just support finance - we are helping to redefine it. Every day, $5 trillion crosses through our network. We do business in 180+ countries operating at a scale few can match. From deploying advanced AI to helping shape global markets, we build systems that matter. Look to join a team where your work helps influence economies, your ideas can drive innovation and outcomes, and your growth is backed by mentorship, continuous learning and flexibility with potential hybrid work opportunities. Help solve real-world challenges that touch millions and get the opportunity to build the future of finance with Citi Tech.

Equities Tech

Equities Technology at Citi is undertaking a bold, multi-year transformation to build a best-in-class global platform across execution, prime, clearing and cross-product margining. We are re-engineering our technology estate to achieve world-leading performance and resiliency, enabling new capabilities in advanced execution, global market connectivity, and modernised post-trade, clearing and margin processes. Our ambition is to deliver a seamlessly integrated, highly automated platform that drives outstanding client outcomes and accelerates growth across our global franchise. As part of the team, you'll collaborate closely with high-calibre engineers and deeply engaged business and product partners - working together to define and deliver the next generation of Equities technology at Citi.

The Team

Citi's Equities Technology organisation is investing in front-office quantitative development to support the Derivatives Flow, Delta 1, and Exotics desks. We are hiring a hands-on Quantitative Developer to build data-driven, model-led trading analytics and desk tooling for Sales, Trading, and Quant teams, supporting pricing, signal generation, backtesting, risk analysis, and real-time market insight.

Role Overview

Partner with traders and quants to deliver production-grade applications and services. Build real-time pricing and curve-marking tools that support customer flows and revenue generation. Develop reusable libraries, APIs, and AI agents that accelerate desk workflows.

Skills required:

• Strong software engineering experience in Python and/or Java, building enterprise-grade, cloud-hosted systems.
• Proven experience working directly with trading desks to deliver mission-critical capabilities from concept through production.
• Good understanding of derivatives pricing and risk management, preferably within equities markets.
• Practical experience with agentic development frameworks and patterns.
• Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a related quantitative discipline.

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

What we’ll provide you

• 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• A discretional annual performance related bonus
• Private Medical Care & Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pension Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Special discounts for employees, family, and friends
• Access to an array of learning and development resources

Time Type: Full time

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