Crypto Quant Researcher

Citadel Securities; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Citadel Securities is looking for a quantitative researcher to focus on automated trading strategies in the cryptocurrency market. This role involves conducting statistical analyses, refining trading strategies, and utilizing large datasets to identify market patterns.

Candidates are expected to have advanced training in quantitative fields and experience in crypto markets. Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or C++ is necessary. Join a technology-driven team shaping the future of capital markets.

Qualifications

• Experience working with crypto markets, exchanges, or digital asset trading infrastructure.
• Hands-on programming experience in scripting and analytical packages.
• Proficiency in creating and using algorithms for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and statistical analyses in crypto markets.
• Drive P&L growth by refining and developing trading strategies.
• Back test and implement trading models in a live environment.

Skills

Experience with crypto markets

Probability & statistics

Analytical problem-solving skills

Programming in Python

Machine learning

Education

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

Tools

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.