Machine Learning Researcher – PhD Graduate (US)

Citadel Securities; New York (NY); On-site; USD 235,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and life insurance

Retirement plans

Tax-free savings plans

Healthcare programs access

Job summary

Citadel Securities, a leading global market maker, seeks extraordinary researchers to leverage ML/AI to modernize quantitative trading. You'll extract patterns from diverse datasets, implement high-quality code, and back-test models in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates hold a PhD in a quantitative field, with strong ML/AI track records, data-driven mindset, and excellent communication. Miami and New York opportunities exist, with a base salary range and broad benefits.

Qualifications

• PhD in mathematics, statistics, physics, computer science, or a highly quantitative field.
• Advanced training and strong research track record in statistics, ML, AI, or quantitative field.
• Experience in a data-driven research environment; detail oriented and data-focused.
• Hands-on programming in Python and/or C++.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly.
• Ability to explain advanced concepts concisely and logically.
• Proficiency in creating algorithms to investigate large datasets and perform error-checking.

Responsibilities

• Use statistics, machine learning or AI to extract patterns from datasets through rigorous research.
• Implement algorithms in high-quality code.
• Work with large datasets, including unstructured sources.
• Back-test models and document research findings.

Skills

Statistics

Machine Learning

Python

C++

Data-driven research

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

PhD in mathematics, statistics, physics, or computer science

Tools

Python

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, the goal of this team is to leverage and tailor the state‑of‑the‑art machine learning and AI algorithms to modernize the quantitative trading industry. We’re looking for extraordinary and highly motivated researchers who are excited about solving challenging problems and iterating in a fast‑paced environment.

Your Objectives

• Use statistics, machine learning or AI (e.g. deep learning, NLP) to extract patterns from various kinds of datasets through innovative and rigorous research
• Implement algorithms in high-quality code
• Work with large data sets, including unconventional and unstructured data sources
• Back‑test models and document research findings

Your Skills & Talents

• PhD degree in mathematics, statistics, physics, computer science, or another highly quantitative field
• Advanced training and strong research track record in statistics, machine learning, AI, or another highly quantitative field
• Prior experience working in a data‑driven research environment. Detail oriented and can deep dive into the data.
• Hands on programming experience in scripting (e.g. Python) and/or compiled languages (e.g. C++)
• A background demonstrating strong problem‑solving skills
• An ability to communicate advanced concepts in a concise and logical way
• Proficiency in creating and using algorithms to meticulously investigate and work through large data or error‑checking problems

Opportunities available in Miami and New York.

In accordance with applicable law, the base salary range for this role is $235,000 to $300,000.

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.