Quantitative Trader - AI-Driven Market Signals & Strategies

Citadel; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Citadel Securities in Miami seeks a quantitative trader to turn complex risk decisions into actionable trading strategies across multiple asset classes. You will develop models, test signals, and deploy predictive analytics to capture opportunities in fast-moving markets.

The role demands strong mathematical background, coding proficiency (Python/R/C++), and the ability to work in a high-pressure team environment. Opportunities exist within a leading tech-driven trading firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, master's or PhD in applied math, engineering, statistical modeling, calculus, computer science, physics or related disciplines required
• Strong quantitative thinking and ability to handle uncertainty rigorously
• Experience with AI concepts and LLMs is highly desirable
• Expertise translating mathematical models and algorithms into code (Python, R or C++)

Responsibilities

• Develop in-depth knowledge of a financial market
• Innovate by using one of the industry’s most powerful trading platforms
• Conceptualize valuation strategies, develop, and continuously improve upon mathematical models
• Design, build, and implement predictive models to generate novel trading signals
• Use unconventional data sources to drive innovation
• Conduct research and statistical analysis to build and refine monetization systems for trading signals

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Statistical modeling

Python

R

C++

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in applied math / statistics / CS / physics

Tools

Python

R

C++

Job description

Citadel Securities in Miami seeks a quantitative trader to turn complex risk decisions into actionable trading strategies across multiple asset classes. You will develop models, test signals, and deploy predictive analytics to capture opportunities in fast-moving markets.

The role demands strong mathematical background, coding proficiency (Python/R/C++), and the ability to work in a high-pressure team environment. Opportunities exist within a leading tech-driven trading firm.