Senior Quant Trader: Market-Making & Strategy

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

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.