Global Systematic Trader — Real-Time Markets & Strategy

Quant Blueprint LLC; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 325,000; Full time

Job summary

Citadel seeks a Systematic Trader to manage daily trading of quantitative strategies. You will work with developers, researchers, and technology teams to run the platform, manage risk, and react to market conditions. Excellence in problem-solving and communication is required.

The role emphasizes understanding market microstructure, deploying playbooks for macro events, and owning trading risk protections in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM, Finance, Economics, or Business.
• Strong problem-solving and strategic decision-making abilities.
• Experience in electronic trading.
• Detail-oriented with excellent written and oral communication.
• Self-starter with the drive to learn and adapt.
• Experience with Linux and Python is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operation of the systematic trading platform.
• Develop understanding of market microstructure, products, regulations, and trading platform requirements.
• Design and drive continual improvement of the trading platform.
• Monitor metrics and risk controls to inform trading actions.
• Understand macro event risks and execute trading playbooks.
• Own risk protections and have authority over trading activities.

Skills

Linux

Python

Problem solving

Strategic decision-making

Electronic trading

Self-starter

Attention to detail

Education

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

Job description

Citadel seeks a Systematic Trader to manage daily trading of quantitative strategies. You will work with developers, researchers, and technology teams to run the platform, manage risk, and react to market conditions. Excellence in problem-solving and communication is required.

The role emphasizes understanding market microstructure, deploying playbooks for macro events, and owning trading risk protections in a fast-paced environment.