Quantitative Developer

United States Digital Space LLC; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Citigroup in Mumbai seeks a highly skilled Quantitative Developer with strong Java or C++ experience to contribute to algorithmic trading strategies for institutional clients. You will work within the Cash Equity Quant team, part of Markets, collaborating with global quant teams.

Required is a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering/Math, plus proficiency in Python and/or KDB+/q for tick data analytics.

Qualifications

• Strong programming and software design skills in Java or C++.
• Extensive experience in a quantitative development and analysis role.
• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in CS, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field.
• Proficiency in Python and/or KDB+/q for tick data analytics and real-time signal computation is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain production execution algorithms from scheduling models to adaptive allocation strategies driven by real-time signals and analytics.
• Develop and improve execution models that account for market impact, timing risk, and other key cost drivers.
• Develop and maintain client-specific algorithm customizations and respond to BAU and analytics requests.
• Write clean, efficient, production-quality code where latency, correctness, and resilience are non-negotiable.
• Own the full development lifecycle: design, testing, deployment, monitoring, and iteration based on live performance data.
• Collaborate with Traders, Sales, and technology professionals.

Skills

Java or C++

Python or KDB+/q

Strong software design

Education

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or related field

Job description

Discover your future at the company

Working at the company is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a team of approximately 219,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At the company, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.

Job Overview

Are you a highly skilled Quantitative Developer with extensive software development experience in Java or C++ eager to contribute to cutting-edge algorithmic trading strategies within a global financial institution? the company's Cash Equity Quant team in Mumbai is seeking a talented individual to join its dynamic group. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to combine strong quantitative, technical, and soft skills to foster innovation and drive the development of best-in-class execution performance.

Team/Role Overview:

The Cash Equity Quant team, part of the company Markets, is at the forefront of the research, design, implementation, and maintenance of Equities Execution Algorithms and related Trading Products for the company’s institutional clients and internal trading desks. The Mumbai team operates within a fast-paced environment and collaborates closely with quant teams in New York, London, and Hong Kong. This position offers a unique opportunity to be involved in challenging new initiatives, learn the latest developments in the Electronic Trading domain, and be a key part of the company’s growing Equity Trading franchise.

What You'll Do:

• Design, implement, and maintain production execution algorithms from scheduling models to adaptive allocation strategies driven by real-time signals and analytics
• Develop and improve execution models that account for market impact, timing risk, and other key cost drivers
• Develop and maintain client-specific algorithm customizations, respond to BAU and analytics requests, and lead investigations into order behavior and execution performance queries raised by clients or internal stakeholders
• Write clean, efficient, production-quality code where latency, correctness, and resilience are non-negotiable
• Own the full development lifecycle: design, testing, deployment, monitoring, and iteration based on live performance data
• Apply best practices towards the development and testing of modular, reusable, and robust trading components and strategy code.
• Collaborate closely with Traders, Sales, and technology professionals.
• Contribute to building a culture of responsible finance, good governance and supervision, expense discipline, and ethics.
• Appropriately assess risk/reward of transactions when making business decisions and ensure all team members understand the need to do the same, demonstrating proper consideration for the firm’s reputation.
• Adhere to the company’s Code of Conduct and the Plan of Supervision for Global Markets and Securities Services, ensuring all team members understand and follow these guidelines.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures as defined by your role and appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, safeguarding Citigroup, its clients, and assets.

What We’ll Need From You:

• Strong programming and software design skills in Java or C++.
• Extensive experience in a comparable quantitative development and analysis role, ideally in the financial sector.
• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Python and/or KDB+/q for tick data analytics and real-time signal computation is highly desirable.
• Experience working with algorithmic trading products is preferable.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects effectively in a fast-paced work environment.

What We Can Offer You:

• Innovation \& Impact: Work in a fast-paced environment as a member of a quant group responsible for research and development of cutting-edge algorithmic trading strategies.
• Challenging Initiatives: Be involved in challenging new initiatives, learn the latest developments in the Electronic Trading domain, and be part of the company’s growing Equity Trading franchise.
• Global Collaboration: Collaborate closely with quant teams in New York, London, and Hong Kong, contributing to a global effort.
• Career Growth: This position offers the opportunity to combine strong quantitative, technical, and soft skills to foster innovation in a collaborative team culture, providing a clear path for professional development.
• Comprehensive Benefits: As part of a leading global financial institution, you will receive a competitive compensation package and access to a wide array of learning and development resources.

Job Family Group:

Institutional Trading-

Job Family:

Quantitative Analysis-

Time Type:

Full time-

Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.-

Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.-

*the company is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.*