Quantitative Trader – University Graduate (US – Miami)

Citadel Securities; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Citadel Securities in Miami is seeking a quantitative trader to develop market knowledge, design predictive models, and apply advanced analytics across asset classes.

Join a technology-driven team delivering world-class liquidity and cutting-edge research, with strong emphasis on math, coding in Python/R/C++, and rigorous statistical methods.

Qualifications

• Degree in a quantitative field (applied math, engineering, statistics, CS, physics)
• Ability to think systematically and quantitatively under uncertainty
• Experience with AI concepts such as Large Language Models (LLMs) is desirable
• Expertise translating mathematical models into code (Python, R, or C++)
• Strong multitasking能力 and thrives in a fast-paced team
• Excellent analytical and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

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 improve mathematical models
• Design, build, and implement predictive models to generate trading signals
• Use unconventional data sources to drive innovation
• Conduct research and statistical analysis to monetize trading signals

Skills

Quantitative thinking

AI concepts

Python

R

C++

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in applied math or related fields

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.

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.

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.