Quantitative Trader

Citadel Securities; London; On-site; USD 175,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global market maker is seeking extraordinary Traders to join their dynamic team in London. The role involves integrating trading strategies, using data-driven analysis, and leveraging technology to optimize trade execution. Candidates should have a strong background in complex financial products and a commitment to continuous learning.

Qualifications

• Experience trading complex financial products like options, ETFs, futures.
• Ability to make decisions under high pressure.
• Operational leadership and strong interest in trading technology.

Responsibilities

• Integrate discretionary trading strategies with systematic ones.
• Use metrics and data analysis methods to improve decision-making.
• Make proactive trading decisions to provide liquidity.

Skills

Problem Solving

Strategic Decision Making

Detail Oriented

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Education

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

Tools

Python

SQL

R

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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 sciencesto 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.