Quantitative Trader – University Graduate (US – New York)

Citadel Securities; 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 plan

Tax-free savings plans

Job summary

Citadel Securities in New York City seeks a highly quantitative trader/analyst to develop and refine trading strategies across asset classes. You will build predictive models, test ideas, and monitor risk using advanced statistical techniques and machine learning.

You should hold a PhD/masters in a quantitative field, be proficient in Python/R/C++, and excel at communicating complex results to cross-functional teams. The role offers a competitive base salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, master's or PhD in applied math, engineering, statistical modeling, calculus, computer science, physics or related disciplines.
• Ability to think quantitatively and deal with uncertainty in a rigorous, statistical way.
• Experience with AI concepts such as LLMs and agentic systems is highly desirable.
• Expertise translating mathematical models and algorithms into code (Python, R or C++).
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop in-depth knowledge of a financial market.
• Innovate by using one of the industry’s most powerful trading platform.
• 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 build monetization systems for trading signals.

Skills

Quantitative modeling

Python / R / C++

LLMs / AI concepts

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Statistical analysis

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in related field

Tools

Python

R

C++

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 marke
• tInnovate by using one of the industry’s most powerful trading platform
• sConceptualize 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 require
• dAbility to think about the world systematically and quantitatively, as well as the ability to deal with uncertainty in a rigorous and statistical approac
• hExperience 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

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Opportunities available in New Yor

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In accordance with applicable law, the base salary range for this role is $235,000 to $300,0

00.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 progra

tiesCitadel 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.