Quantitative Analyst - AI & Next-Gen Algorithmic Trading Platforms

Citi; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Medical coverage

Parental leave

Retirement planning options

Job summary

Citi is seeking a collaborative Quantitative Analyst to advance our electronic execution platform by integrating AI technologies. In a hybrid role, you will perform microstructure research on EMEA equity markets and design high-performance trading models.

You will collaborate with Sales Trading, Execution Advisory Services, and technology teams to deliver robust, low-latency solutions. You will contribute to governance with Legal, Compliance, Risk, and Audit, ensuring ethical risk management and

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Java, Python, and kdb.
• Experience developing or enhancing execution algorithms or similar quantitative modelling.
• Experience applying AI to trading applications.
• Master's or PhD in Financial Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, or related quantitative field.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with diverse technical and business partners.
• Understanding of market microstructure, statistics, and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and scale the core cash equity electronic execution platform using Java, Rust, and AI technologies to optimize low-latency trading performance.
• Conduct deep microstructure research on EMEA equity markets using quantitative methods to derive actionable insights.
• Design and backtest prototype algorithmic trading models in Python and kdb to identify new market opportunities.
• Monitor and analyze client trading performance to continuously enhance execution quality and reduce market impact.
• Collaborate with Sales Trading, Execution Advisory Services, and technology teams to align system capabilities with commercial needs.
• Partner with control functions such as Legal, Compliance, Risk, and Audit to ensure governance and supervision.
• Assess risk-reward profiles with ethics and expense discipline.

Skills

Java

Python

kdb

AI technologies

Quantitative modelling

Education

Master's or PhD in Financial Mathematics / CS / Physics

Job description

Quantitative Analyst – AI & Next-Gen Algorithmic Trading Platforms

Job Req Id:

26984548

Location(s):

London, England, United Kingdom

Job Type:

Hybrid

Posted:

Aug. 11, 2026

Discover your future at Citi

Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a team of approximately 219,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.

Job Overview

We are seeking a collaborative Quantitative Analyst to drive the evolution of our electronic execution platform by integrating cutting‑edge AI technologies. In this hybrid role, you will conduct deep microstructure research of EMEA equity markets and build high-performance, low‑latency algorithmic trading systems. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a strategic impact on our business while accelerating your career in quantitative finance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and scaleour core cash equity electronic execution platform using Java, Rust, and next-generation AI technologies to optimize low‑latency trading performance.
• Conduct deep microstructure researchon EMEA equity markets, utilizing mathematical finance, statistics, and probability to deliver actionable insights.
• Design and backtestprototype algorithmic trading models in Python and kdb to identify and capture new market opportunities.
• Monitor and analyzeclient trading performance to continuously enhance execution quality and reduce market impact.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Sales Trading, Execution Advisory Services, and technology professionals, to align system capabilities with commercial needs.
• Partner with control functionssuch as Legal, Compliance, Risk, and Audit to ensure a robust governance and supervisory infrastructure.
• Assess risk‑reward profilesdiligently when making business decisions, demonstrating strong commitment to ethics, expense discipline, and safeguarding our reputation.

Required qualifications and skills

• Technical proficiency and programming skills in Java, Python, and kdb.
• Experience developing or enhancing execution algorithms, or a comparable quantitative modelling and analytics role.
• Practical experience applying AI technologies to build or optimize algorithmic trading applications.
• Master's or PhD degree in Financial Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, or related quantitative topics, or equivalent practical experience in a relevant field.
• Excellent communication and diplomacy skills, with a demonstrated ability to guide, influence, and collaborate with diverse technical and business partners.
• Clear understanding of market microstructure, statistical analysis, and risk management.

Beneficial skills and qualifications

• Familiarity with low‑latency systems and systems programming languages like Rust or C++.
• Exposure to the EMEA cash equities landscape and smart order routing logic.
• Knowledge of financial industry control functions, regulatory compliance, and governance frameworks.

What we offer

• You will grow your career locally or explore international opportunities through customized training programs, mentorship, and technical skill-building.
• You can expect a supportive hybrid work environment that balances in‑office collaboration with remote flexibility.
• You’ll thrive in an inclusive culture of responsible finance, ethics, and innovation, collaborating with recognized technical experts.
• You can leverage comprehensive wellness benefits, including medical coverage, mental health resources, parental leave, and competitive retirement planning options.

Job Family Group:

Institutional Trading

Job Family:

Quantitative Analysis

Time Type:

Full time

Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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