Trader: Fixed Income & Macro – Intern (US)

Citadel; New York (NY); On-site; USD 182,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Housing stipend

Company-sponsored travel

On-site fitness & wellness

Job summary

Citadel in New York offers an internship program for aspiring quants and traders. You will collaborate with Traders, Quant Researchers, and Technologists to develop market knowledge and apply advanced statistical techniques to trading.

The role emphasizes continuous learning and rapid adaptation, leveraging one of the industry’s most powerful trading platforms. Opportunities exist in New York, Miami, and Greenwich, with weekly pay and potential sign-on bonuses, housing stipends,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, master's or PhD in applied math, engineering, statistical modeling, calculus, computer science, physics, economics, or related disciplines required.
• Experience with programming, scripting, and/or statistical software strongly preferred.
• Passion for the markets and a desire to seize investment opportunities.

Responsibilities

• 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

Quantitative mindset

Programming experience

Statistical software

Interest in finance

Education

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

Strong math/CS background

Tools

Statistical software

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.

As an intern, you’ll get to challenge the impossible in trading through a structured program that will allow you to collaborate and connect with senior team members and our CEO Ken Griffin. In addition, you’ll get the opportunity to network and socialize with peers at iconic venues.

Your 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

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

About Citadel

Citadel is one of the world’s leading alternative investment managers. We manage capital on behalf of many of the world’s preeminent private, public and nonprofit institutions. We seek the highest and best use of investor capital in order to deliver market leading results and contribute to broader economic growth. For over 30 years, Citadel has cultivated a culture of learning and collaboration among some of the most talented and accomplished investment professionals, researchers and engineers in the world. Our colleagues are empowered to test their ideas and develop commercial solutions that accelerate their growth and drive real impact.