Quantitative Trader

Citadel Securities; Greater London; On-site; GBP 131,000 - 263,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global market maker is seeking a Trader to leverage quantitative problem-solving and innovative strategies across various asset classes. Responsibilities include integrating discretionary and systematic trading strategies, optimizing trade execution, and utilizing data analysis for decision-making. Ideal candidates will have experience in trading complex financial products, strong proficiency in Python, SQL, and R, and the ability to operate under pressure. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required, with a competitive salary range of $175,000 to $350,000.

Qualifications

• Experience trading complex financial products (options, ETFs, futures).
• Interest in game theory, decision theory and strategy games.
• Ability to make decisions under time constraints in high pressure situations.
• Operational leadership and strong interest in trading and technology.
• Effective problem-solving skills and strategic decision-making.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-starter, not afraid to question status quo.

Responsibilities

• Integrate discretionary trading strategies with systematic ones.
• Optimize trade selection and execution using strategic decision-making.
• Use trading metrics and data analysis to improve decision-making.

Skills

Trading complex financial products

Game theory

Decision theory

Strategic decision-making

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics

Tools

Python

SQL

R

Job description

Job Description

Role Summary : At Citadel Securities, a leading global market maker, our team of Traders collaborates with the brightest minds in financial markets, technology, engineering and the sciences to tackle challenges in the markets. Semi‑Systematic Traders leverage quantitative problem solving, market knowledge, game theory, and world‑class technology to generate profits through risk taking. Our Traders work with Quantitative Researchers to optimize and develop innovative trading strategies across an array of asset classes. We’re looking for extraordinary Traders who are committed to our core values that include winning, acting with integrity, continuously learning, and cultivating a meritocracy.

Responsibilities :

• Integrate discretionary trading strategies with systematic ones to provide liquidity and make proactive trading decisions
• Use creative problem solving techniques and strategic decision‑making to optimize trade selection and execution
• Use trading metrics and data analysis methods to improve decision‑making and find innovative ways to generate additional profits

Qualifications :

• Experience trading complex financial products (options, ETFs, futures)
• Interest in game theory, decision theory and strategy games
• Ability to make decisions under time constraints in high pressure situations
• Operational leadership and strong interest in trading and technology
• Knowledge and proficiency in Python, SQL and R
• Effective problem‑solving skills and strategic decision‑making
• Detail oriented, excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Self‑starter, not afraid to question status quo
• Bachelor’s Degree from a top university in : Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics
• In accordance with New York City’s Pay Transparency Law, the base salary range for this role is $175,000 to $350,000. Base salary does not include other forms of compensation or benefits.