Quantitative Researcher - Build Next-Gen Trading Models

Citadel; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 235,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Citadel, a premier investment firm, seeks Quantitative Researchers to develop next-generation models and trading approaches. You’ll apply sophisticated statistical techniques to financial markets and large datasets, challenging conventional limits to improve performance.

Responsibilities include designing valuation strategies, backtesting, live trading, using unconventional data, and analyzing results to monetize signals.

Qualifications

• PhD in a highly quantitative field required.
• Strong knowledge of probability and statistics.
• Experience translating models into production code.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize valuation strategies and develop mathematical models.
• Back test and implement trading models and signals in live trading.
• Use unconventional data sources to drive innovation.
• Conduct research to build monetization systems for signals.

Skills

Probability & statistics

Data-driven research

Model translation into code

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

PhD in mathematics, statistics, physics, computer science, or another highly quantitative field

Tools

Python

R

C++

Job description

Citadel, a premier investment firm, seeks Quantitative Researchers to develop next-generation models and trading approaches. You’ll apply sophisticated statistical techniques to financial markets and large datasets, challenging conventional limits to improve performance.

Responsibilities include designing valuation strategies, backtesting, live trading, using unconventional data, and analyzing results to monetize signals.