Crypto Quant Researcher

Citadel Securities; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Citadel Securities is seeking a Quantitative Researcher in Miami to conduct research and develop automated trading strategies in the cryptocurrency market. The role requires strong mathematical and statistical skills along with proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, and C++.

The ideal candidate will have experience in crypto trading and the ability to analyze large data sets to enhance trading algorithms. Join a leading global market maker and contribute to innovative trading solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience in working with crypto markets, exchanges, or digital asset trading infrastructure preferred.
• Strong mathematical and statistical skills.
• Ability to work in a data-driven research environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and statistical analyses in crypto markets.
• Drive P&L growth in cryptocurrency trading by refining and developing strategies.
• Work with large data sets to predict and test statistical market patterns.

Skills

Experience with crypto markets

Proficiency in probability & statistics

Hands-on programming experience in Python

Analytical problem-solving skills

Education

Advanced training in mathematics, statistics, physics, or computer science

Tools

Python

R

Matlab

C++

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and statistical analyses in crypto markets
• Drive P&L growth in cryptocurrency trading by refining existing strategies and developing new trading strategies and algorithms.
• Work with large data sets, including unconventional data sources, to predict and test statistical market patterns
• Conceptualize valuation strategies, develop and continuously improve mathematical models, and translate algorithms into code
• Back test and implement trading models and signals in a live trading environment

Qualifications

• Experience working with crypto markets, exchanges, or digital asset trading infrastructure (preferred)
• Advanced training in mathematics, statistics, physics, computer science, or another highly quantitative field
• Proficiency in probability & statistics (e.g. time-series analysis, machine learning, pattern recognition, NLP)
• Prior experience working in a data-driven research environment
• Hands-on programming experience in scripting (e.g. Python), analytical packages (e.g. R, Matlab), and/or compiled languages (e.g. C++)
• A background demonstrating strong analytical problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in creating and using algorithms to meticulously investigate and work through large data or error-checking problems

Opportunities may be available from time to time in any location in which the business is based for suitable candidates. If you are interested in a career with Citadel, please share your details, and we will contact you if there is a vacancy available.

Citadel Securities is a technology-driven, next-generation global market maker. We provide institutional and retail investors with world-class liquidity, competitive pricing and seamless front-to-back execution in a broad array of financial products. Our teams of engineers, traders and researchers harness leading-edge quantitative research and the accelerating power of compute, machine learning and AI to power our analytics and tackle the market’s and our clients’ most critical challenges. Together, we are forging the future of capital markets. For more information, visit citadelsecurities.com.