Trader: Fixed Income & Macro Rotational Trader - Intern (US)

Citadel; City of Rochester (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 and wellness amenities

Catered meals

Social and networking events

Job summary

Citadel is seeking quantitative interns to join its trading teams in New York, Miami, or Greenwich. You’ll collaborate with senior Traders, Quants, and Technologists to challenge ideas and apply advanced statistical methods to markets.

In this fast-paced environment you will develop market knowledge, learn models, and contribute to live decision making. Requirements include a quantitative degree and programming or statistical software experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, master's or PhD in applied math, engineering, statistics, CS, physics, economics, or related fields.
• Strong interest in applying quantitative methods to trading and markets.
• Experience with programming, scripting, and statistical software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop in-depth knowledge of a financial market.
• Apply advanced statistical techniques to trading.
• Collaborate with senior Traders, Quants, and Technologists to challenge ideas.

Skills

Programming

Statistics

Scripting

Education

Applied math / quantitative field (Bachelor's+)

Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in related disciplines

Tools

Statistical software

Programming languages

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.

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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.