Global Quantitative Trader – Real-Time Markets & Risk

Citadel Securities; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 325,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plans

Job summary

Citadel Securities in New York seeks a Systematic Trader to manage the day-to-day operation of its quantitative trading platform. You will make real-time risk decisions, collaborate with strategy developers and technologists, and drive platform improvements to unlock business opportunities.

The role requires a STEM/Finance/Economics/Business degree, strong problem-solving, and prior electronic trading experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM, Finance, Economics, or Business from a top institution.
• Strong problem-solving and strategic decision-making with the ability to think long-term.
• Prior experience in electronic trading and fast-paced environments.
• Detail-oriented with excellent written and oral communication.
• Demonstrated self-starter with the ability to learn quickly and adapt.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operation of the systematic trading platform with cross-functional partners.
• Develop deep understanding of market microstructure, products, and regulations.
• Design and drive continual improvement of the trading platform.
• Monitor markets and performance metrics to identify trends and actions.
• Navigate macro event risks by constructing and executing trading playbooks.
• Own risk protections and have authority over trading activities.

Skills

Problem-solving

Strategic decision-making

Written and oral communication

Self-starter

Fast learner

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM/Finance/Economics/Business

Tools

Linux

Python

Job description

Citadel Securities in New York seeks a Systematic Trader to manage the day-to-day operation of its quantitative trading platform. You will make real-time risk decisions, collaborate with strategy developers and technologists, and drive platform improvements to unlock business opportunities.

The role requires a STEM/Finance/Economics/Business degree, strong problem-solving, and prior electronic trading experience.