Quantitative Researcher / Quantitative Research Analyst

Citadel Securities; London; On-site; USD 200,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise de marché mondial recherche un chercheur quantitatif exceptionnel pour modéliser les marchés et développer des stratégies de trading. Le poste exige des compétences avancées en mathématiques et des expériences en programmation, notamment en Python et en R. Le candidat retenu travaillera dans un environnement dynamique pour analyser des données massives et concevoir de nouveaux modèles de valorisation.

Qualifications

• Expérience en environnement de recherche axé sur les données.
• Compétences avancées en communication de concepts complexes.
• Capacité à créer et utiliser des algorithmes pour travailler sur des ensembles de données.

Responsibilities

• Effectuer des analyses statistiques pour évaluer des titres.
• Travailler avec de grands ensembles de données pour prédire des schémas de marché.
• Développer et améliorer des modèles mathématiques.

Skills

Probability & Statistics

Machine Learning

Analytical Problem Solving

Pattern Recognition

Natural Language Processing

Education

Advanced training in mathematics, statistics, physics, computer science

Tools

Python

R

Matlab

C++

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Quantitative Researcher / Quantitative Research Analyst, London

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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 (time-series analysis, machine learning, pattern recognition, NLP)
• Prior experience working in a data driven research environment
• Hands on programming experience in scripting (Python), analytical packages (R, Matlab) and/or compiled languages (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 $200,000 to $350,000. Base salary does not include other forms of compensation or benefits.