Quantitative Trader

Citadel; Whitehall; On-site; GBP 129,000 - 258,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary incentive program

Medical and life insurance

Retirement and tax-free savings plans

Access to healthcare programs

Job summary

Citadel seeks a Quantitative Trader in Whitehall, Greater London, to blend discretionary and systematic trading. You will leverage Python, SQL and R to analyze markets, develop strategies, and optimize execution under pressure.

Ideal candidates have a STEM degree, strong game theory interest, and a track record of high‑stakes decision making. Competitive base pay plus incentives and extensive benefits accompany this London‑based role.

Qualifications

• Experience trading complex financial products.
• Interest in game theory and strategy games.
• Ability to make decisions under time constraints in high pressure situations.
• Operational leadership and strong interest in trading and technology.
• Proficiency in Python, SQL and R.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-starter and not afraid to question status quo.
• Bachelor's Degree from a top university in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics.

Responsibilities

• Integrate discretionary trading strategies with systematic ones to provide liquidity.
• Use data analysis methods to optimize trade selection and execution.
• Collaborate with Quantitative Researchers to develop trading strategies across asset classes.

Skills

Python

SQL

R

Trading experience

Game theory

Decision making

Communication

Self-starter

Interest in trading and technology

Education

Bachelor's Degree in STEM

Job description

Quantitative Trader

Date Posted: 2026-08-14

Location: Whitehall, Greater London, GB, WC2N 5

Application Closing Date: 2026-11-15 at 09:21:30.237

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. Opportunities may be available from time to time in any location in which the business is based for suitable candidates.

Objectives

• 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

Skills and Preferred Qualifications

• Experience trading complex financial products (e.g., 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

Compensation & Benefits

In accordance with applicable law, the base salary range for this role is $175,000 to $350,000. In addition, the employee who fills this role will be eligible to participate in a discretionary incentive compensation program, as well as a wide array of benefit programs, such as medical and life insurance, retirement and tax‑free savings plans, and access to other healthcare programs.