Quantitative Trader Intern US

Citadel Securities; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 204,750 - 263,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Company-sponsored travel

On-site fitness

Catered meals

Networking events

Job summary

Citadel Securities seeks a quantitative intern to learn and contribute to trading and research. The role focuses on modeling markets, building predictive algorithms, and evaluating signals across asset classes.

You will work with senior teams in a fast-paced environment, applying statistical methods and AI concepts to innovate. The program includes networking and on-site amenities in Miami and New York.

Qualifications

• Required: advanced degree (Bachelor's/Master's/PhD) in applied math, engineering, statistical modeling, calculus, CS, physics or related field.
• Ability to think quantitatively and handle uncertainty with a rigorous statistical approach.
• Desirable: experience with AI concepts like LLMs and agentic systems.
• Strong coding skills to translate models into 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 and refine mathematical models.
• Design, build and implement predictive models to generate trading signals.
• Use diverse data sources to drive innovation and monetization of signals.

Skills

Quantitative modelling

Python

R

C++

Statistical analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in applied math/engineering/CS

Tools

Python

R

C++

Job description

Job Description

At Citadel Securities, our quantitative traders make complex risk decisions, model markets, and bring trading strategies to life every day. As a markets and trading expert, you'll use predictive analytics and sophisticated statistical techniques to monitor risk, respond to market signals and develop trading strategies across Options, ETFs, Equities, Fixed Income, Commodities and Currencies.

As an intern, you'll get to challenge the impossible in trading and research through a summer-long program that will allow you to collaborate and connect with senior team members. In addition, you'll get the opportunity to network and socialize with peers throughout the internship.

Your Objectives:

• 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.

Your Skills & Talents:

• Bachelor's, master's or PhD in applied math, engineering, statistical modeling, calculus, computer science, physics or related disciplines required
• Ability to think about the world systematically and quantitatively, as well as the ability to deal with uncertainty in a rigorous and statistical approach
• Experience with modern AI concepts such as Large Language Models (LLMs) and agentic systems is highly desirable.
• Expertise in 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 Miami and New York.

In addition to weekly pay, interns may be eligible for a highly competitive sign-on bonus, housing stipend or covered living accommodations, company-sponsored travel, and a variety of on-site benefits, including access to on-site fitness and wellness amenities, catered meals, and social and networking events.

• In addition to weekly pay, interns may be eligible for a highly competitive sign-on bonus, housing stipend or covered living accommodations, company-sponsored travel, and a variety of on-site benefits, including access to on-site fitness and wellness amenities, catered meals, and social and networking events.

In accordance with applicable law, the base salary range for this role is $4,500 to $5,800 per week. About Citadel Securities

Citadel Securities is a technology-driven, next-generation global market maker. We provide institutional and retail investors with world-class liquidity, competitive pricing and seamless front-to-back execution in a broad array of financial products. Our teams of engineers, traders and researchers harness leading-edge quantitative research and the accelerating power of compute, machine learning and AI to power our analytics and tackle the market's and our clients' most critical challenges. Together, we are forging the future of capital markets. For more information, visit citadelsecurities.com .