Strategic Quant Trader - Data-Driven Market Making

Citadel; Whitehall; On-site; GBP 132,000 - 265,000; Full time

Job summary

Citadel Securities in London seeks an extraordinary Quantitative Trader to join a collaborative team that blends discretionary trading with systematic strategies to optimize liquidity and profits.

Candidates should have experience trading complex products, a passion for game theory and decision theory, the ability to perform under time pressure, and strong programming skills in Python, SQL and R, plus a STEM degree from a top university.

Qualifications

• Experience trading complex financial products.
• 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 and communication skills.
• Self-starter and willing to challenge status quo.
• Bachelor's Degree from a top university in STEM fields.

Responsibilities

• Integrate discretionary trading strategies with systematic ones to provide liquidity.
• Use data analysis to optimize trade execution and profitability.
• Develop and refine trading strategies in collaboration with Quant Researchers.

Skills

Trading experience

Game theory interest

Decision under pressure

Operational leadership

Python/SQL/R

Communication

Self-starter

STEM degree

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Python

SQL

R

Job description

Citadel Securities in London seeks an extraordinary Quantitative Trader to join a collaborative team that blends discretionary trading with systematic strategies to optimize liquidity and profits.

Candidates should have experience trading complex products, a passion for game theory and decision theory, the ability to perform under time pressure, and strong programming skills in Python, SQL and R, plus a STEM degree from a top university.