Quantitative Research Analyst – University Graduate (US)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary incentive compensation

Medical and life insurance

Retirement plans

Tax-free savings plans

Job summary

Citadel, a premier investment firm, seeks a Quantitative Researcher Analyst in New York/Miami/Greenwich to develop next-generation models and trading strategies. You will build valuation models, translate algorithms into code, and back-test signals in a live environment.

You will leverage unconventional data sources and perform rigorous statistical analysis to monetize trading signals. A strong background in probability, statistics, and coding in Python/R/C++ is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in mathematics, statistics, physics, computer science, or another highly quantitative field.
• Strong knowledge of probability and statistics (e.g., machine learning, time-series analysis, pattern recognition, NLP).
• Prior experience working in a data driven research environment.
• Experience with translating mathematical models and algorithms into code (Python, R or C++).
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and thrive in a fast-paced team environment.
• Excellent analytical skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize valuation strategies, develop, and continuously improve upon mathematical models and help translate algorithms into code
• Back test and implement trading models and signals in a live trading environment
• Use unconventional data sources to drive innovation
• Conduct research and statistical analysis to build and refine monetization systems for trading signals

Skills

Quantitative degree

Statistics knowledge

Data-driven research

Code translation

Multi-tasking

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in quantitative field

Tools

Python

R

C++

Job description

Our mission is to be the most successful investment team in the world. Quantitative Researcher Analysts play a key role in this mission by developing next-generation models and trading approaches for a range of investment strategies. You’ll get to challenge the impossible in quantitative research by applying sophisticated and complex statistical techniques to financial markets, some of the most complex data sets in the world.

Your Objectives

• Conceptualize valuation strategies, develop, and continuously improve upon mathematical models and help translate algorithms into code
• Back test and implement trading models and signals in a live trading environment
• Use unconventional data sources to drive innovation
• Conduct research and statistical analysis to build and refine monetization systems for trading signals

Your Skills & Talents

• Bachelor's or master's degree in mathematics, statistics, physics, computer science, or another highly quantitative field
• Strong knowledge of probability and statistics (e.g., machine learning, time-series analysis, pattern recognition, NLP)
• Prior experience working in a data driven research environment
• Experience with translating mathematical models and algorithms into code (Python, R or C++)
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and thrive in a fast-paced team environment
• Excellent analytical skills, with strong attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Opportunities available in New York, Miami, and Greenwich.

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.

About Citadel

Citadel is one of the world’s leading alternative investment managers. We manage capital on behalf of many of the world’s preeminent private, public and nonprofit institutions. We seek the highest and best use of investor capital in order to deliver market leading results and contribute to broader economic growth. For over 30 years, Citadel has cultivated a culture of learning and collaboration among some of the most talented and accomplished investment professionals, researchers and engineers in the world. Our colleagues are empowered to test their ideas and develop commercial solutions that accelerate their growth and drive real impact.