Quantitative Developer: Global Equity Algorithms

Citi; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi’s Cash Equity Quant team in Mumbai seeks a Quantitative Analyst and Developer to contribute to cutting‑edge algorithmic trading strategies. You will work on implementation, research, and optimization of Execution Algorithms and related products for Citi’s institutional clients.

The role combines strong quantitative and software skills with opportunities to learn and grow in a fast‑paced global environment, collaborating with teams across New York, London, and Hong Kong.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Extensive experience in a quantitative development and analysis role, ideally in finance.
• Strong programming and software design skills in Java or C++.
• Experience with Python or R for analytics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Improve algorithmic trading products with production‑quality code.
• Implement ideas to enhance existing and new trading algorithms (e.g., VWAP, liquidity seeking).
• Develop models and short‑term predictive signals for execution strategies.
• Collaborate with Traders, Sales, and technology professionals to deliver robust components.
• Assess risk/reward of trades and ensure governance and compliance in actions.

Skills

Java

C++

Python

Education

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Math/Engineering/CS

Tools

Q/KDB

Time series databases

Job description

Citi’s Cash Equity Quant team in Mumbai seeks a Quantitative Analyst and Developer to contribute to cutting‑edge algorithmic trading strategies. You will work on implementation, research, and optimization of Execution Algorithms and related products for Citi’s institutional clients.

The role combines strong quantitative and software skills with opportunities to learn and grow in a fast‑paced global environment, collaborating with teams across New York, London, and Hong Kong.