Global Quantitative Strategies (GQS) | Quantitative Researcher

Citadel; City of Rochester (NY); Vor Ort; USD 300.000 - 350.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Discretionary incentive compensation

Medical insurance

Retirement plans

Tax-free savings plans

Zusammenfassung

Citadel's Global Quantitative Strategies (GQS) seeks top candidates to advance quantitative research for real-world trading. You will develop predictive models, work on portfolio construction, and implement advanced optimization algorithms in a fast-paced, data-rich environment.

The role offers a base salary range of $300,000 to $350,000 with a discretionary incentive program and comprehensive benefits, including medical and life insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifikationen

• Advanced degree in a quantitative field.
• Proven ability to conduct innovative and impactful research.
• Strong mathematical and statistical modeling skills including time-series analysis.

Aufgaben

• Develop predictive models for real-world investment opportunities.
• Build and optimize a multi-asset portfolio using large-scale optimization techniques.
• Develop and refine sophisticated optimization algorithms.

Kenntnisse

Research skills

Time-series analysis

Statistical modeling

Ausbildung

Physics degree

Computer Science degree

Mathematics degree

Statistics degree

Engineering degree

Tools

C++

Python

Jobbeschreibung

About Global Quantitative Strategies (GQS)

GQS is the quantitative investment business of Citadel. Founded in 2012, GQS has rapidly grown to become one of Citadel’s core investment strategies and one of the top quantitative investment teams in the world. Agile teams of researchers, engineers, and traders develop robust systems that allow us to operate performant at scale and apply advanced statistical and quantitative modeling techniques to identify and act on investment opportunities.

Quantitative Researchers (QRs) specialize in a variety of areas, including but not limited to: using sophisticated data analysis skills to build predictive models, driving construction of a complex multi asset portfolio by utilizing large scale portfolio optimization techniques, and developing sophisticated optimization algorithms. Researchers with an exceptional record of achievement in their respective fields and a drive to apply quantitative techniques to investing are encouraged to apply to GQS.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering or a related field
• Proven ability to conduct innovative and impactful research focused on solving real-world problems
• Relentless focus on continuous learning and making an impact; ability to question the status quo
• Strong mathematical and statistical modeling skills (e.g., time-series and cross-sectional analysis)
• Proficiency in coding (C++ or Python preferred)
• Demonstrated passion for financial markets and driven to analyze and model drivers of price formation and risk

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In accordance with applicable law, the base salary range for this role is $300,000 to $350,000.

In addition, the employee who fills this role will be eligible to participate in a discretionary incentive compensation program, as well as a wide array of benefit programs, such as medical and life insurance, retirement and tax-free savings plans, and access to other healthcare programs.