Quant Research Intern: Build Next-Gen Trading Models

Citadel; New York (NY); On-site; USD 205,000 - 264,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Sign-on bonus

Housing stipend

Company-sponsored travel

On-site fitness and wellness

Catered meals

Social and networking events

Job summary

Citadel is offering an 11-week Quantitative Research internship in New York, Greenwich, or Miami. You will develop models, test trading signals, and translate ideas into code while collaborating with senior team members.

The program runs June–August with flexibility for other times of year. You’ll gain exposure to data-driven research, networking, and social events, plus a weekly pay and a competitive sign-on bonus; housing stipends and travel are included.

Qualifications

• Degree in a highly quantitative field (math/stats/physics/CS).
• Strong knowledge of probability and statistics; ML, time-series, NLP.
• Experience in data-driven research environments.
• Ability to translate models into code (Python, R or C++).
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize valuation strategies and develop mathematical models.
• Back test and implement trading models and signals.
• Use unconventional data sources to drive innovation.
• Conduct research and statistical analysis to monetize trading signals.

Skills

Python

R

C++

Statistics

Machine learning

Time-series analysis

NLP

Data-driven research

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in mathematics/ statistics/ physics/ CS

Tools

Python

R

C++

Job description

Citadel is offering an 11-week Quantitative Research internship in New York, Greenwich, or Miami. You will develop models, test trading signals, and translate ideas into code while collaborating with senior team members.

The program runs June–August with flexibility for other times of year. You’ll gain exposure to data-driven research, networking, and social events, plus a weekly pay and a competitive sign-on bonus; housing stipends and travel are included.