Semi-Systematic Trader: Data-Driven Market Making

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

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.