Quantitative Research Analyst – 2026 University Graduate (Asia)

Quant Blueprint LLC; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 548,589 - 940,438; Full time

Job summary

Citadel Securities is hiring for a role in quantitative research where you'll develop and implement innovative trading strategies. Candidates should possess a bachelor’s or master's degree in a highly quantitative field and strong expertise in statistics and probability. Opportunities are available in Hong Kong, offering a dynamic and challenging environment that fosters rigorous analytical skills.

The successful candidate will work on real-world financial market challenges, employing advanced statistical techniques to generate insights and trading signals.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of probability and statistics, including machine learning and time-series analysis.
• Experience in a data-driven research environment.
• Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize valuation strategies, develop and improve mathematical models.
• Back test and implement trading models in a live environment.
• Conduct research and statistical analysis for trading signals.

Skills

Probability and statistics

Machine learning

Time-series analysis

Pattern recognition

Natural language processing (NLP)

Education

Bachelor’s or master's degree in mathematics, statistics, physics, computer science

Job description

Overview

At Citadel Securities, a leading global market maker, our team of quantitative researchers models the markets and brings trading strategies to life every day. Specifically, this team develops and tests automated quant trading strategies using sophisticated statistical techniques. You'll get to challenge the impossible in quantitative research by applying sophisticated and complex statistical techniques to financial markets, some of the most complex data sets in the world.

Your Objectives

• Conceptualize valuation strategies, develop, and continuously improve upon mathematical models and help translate algorithms into code
• Back test and implement trading models and signals in a live trading environment
• Use unconventional data sources to drive innovation
• Conduct research and statistical analysis to build and refine monetization systems for trading signals

Your Skills & Talents

• Bachelor\u2019s or master's degree in mathematics, statistics, physics, computer science, or another highly quantitative field
• Strong knowledge of probability and statistics (e.g. machine learning, time-series analysis, pattern recognition, NLP)
• Background working in a data driven research environment
• Independent research experience
• Excellent analytical skills, with strong attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communications skills

Opportunities available in Hong Kong, Singapore.

About Citadel Securities

Citadel Securities is the next-generation capital markets firm and a leading global market maker. We provide institutional and retail investors with the liquidity they need to trade a broad array of equity and fixed income products in any market condition. The brightest minds in finance, science and technology use powerful, advanced analytics to solve the market's most critical challenges, turning big ideas into real-world outcomes.