Systematic Trader

Citadel Securities; London; On-site; USD 125,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in quantitative trading is seeking a Systematic Trader for its London office. In this role, you'll manage innovative trading strategies while utilizing cutting-edge technology to enhance risk management. The ideal candidate possesses exceptional analytical skills, proficiency in programming, and a strong educational background in STEM fields. Join a team committed to winning and continuous improvement in the dynamic field of trading.

Qualifications

• Strong ability to think systematically and quantitatively.
• Experience in handling uncertainty with statistical methods.
• Self-starter, comfortable questioning the status quo.

Responsibilities

• Manage quantitative trading strategies using advanced technology.
• Design and enhance trading and risk management platforms.
• Use metrics to identify inefficiencies and improve performance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Operational leadership

Creativity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics

Tools

Python

SQL

Linux

KDB/Q

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Role Summary

As a Systematic Trader, you’ll manage quantitative trading strategies and deliver a best-in-class trading platform for our systematic trading desks. Covering various asset classes, this role offers opportunities to expand your expertise. We seek extraordinary Traders committed to our core values: winning, acting with integrity, continuous learning, and cultivating a meritocracy. Opportunities are available in Chicago, New York, Miami, Toronto, London, Dublin, Hong Kong, and Singapore.

Objectives

• Manage quantitative trading strategies using our advanced trading technology and infrastructure
• Combine creativity and analytical skills in strategy optimization, execution, and risk management
• Design and enhance a world-class trading and risk management platform
• Efficiently gather information to support trading decisions
• Use trading metrics to identify inefficiencies, increase profitability, and improve performance
• Identify systematic and opportunistic ways to boost the desk’s profitability

Skills and Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to think systematically and quantitatively, handling uncertainty with rigorous statistical methods
• Operational leadership with a strong interest in trading and technology
• Proficiency in Python and SQL or KDB/Q
• Experience with Linux
• Effective problem-solving skills and strategic decision-making
• Attention to detail and excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Self-starter, comfortable questioning the status quo
• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics from a top university

In accordance with New York City’s Pay Transparency Law, the base salary range for this role is $125,000 to $350,000. This does not include other compensation or benefits.