Trader: Fixed Income & Macro - Intern (US)

Citadel LLC; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 182,000 - 208,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Housing stipend

Company-sponsored travel

On-site fitness and meals

Job summary

Citadel LLC in New York, NY is seeking interns to join its world‑class trading team. You will work alongside Traders, Quantitative Researchers, and Technologists to apply statistical techniques to market data and develop investment ideas.

This internship offers weekly pay, a competitive sign‑on bonus potential, housing stipend options, and on‑site amenities. Candidates should have a strong background in math, science, or CS and a passion for the financial markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, master's or PhD in applied math, engineering, statistical modeling, calculus, computer science, physics, economics, or related disciplines required.
• Strong quantitative and analytical mindset with ability to handle uncertainty.
• Experience with programming, scripting, and statistical software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Apply statistical techniques to market data to identify opportunities.
• Collaborate with Traders and researchers to develop trading ideas.
• Learn and adapt trading approaches in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Quantitative mindset

Programming experience

Finance interest

Education

Bachelor's, Master's or PhD in a quantitative field

Job description

As we seek to become the most successful investment team in the world, we empower Traders to bring investment ideas to life. Our Traders identify opportunities in major financial markets around the world and take calculated risks. We succeed together in a team environment that facilitates close collaboration between Traders, Quantitative Researchers, and Technologists.

Objectives

• Develop in-depth knowledge of a financial market
• Apply advanced statistical techniques to trading
• Constantly learn and adapt trading approaches
• Innovate by using one of the industry’s most powerful trading platforms

Skills & Talents

• Bachelor's, master's or PhD in applied math, engineering, statistical modeling, calculus, computer science, physics, economics, or related disciplines required
• Passion for the markets and a desire to seize investment opportunities
• Ability to think about the world systematically and quantitatively, as well as the ability to deal with uncertainty in a rigorous and statistical approach
• Interest in applying technology and/or quantitative skills to solve complex trading problems
• Experience with programming, scripting, and/or statistical software strongly preferred

Opportunities available in New York, Miami, and Greenwich.

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 $3,500 to $4,000 per week.