VP, Equities Algo Trading Quant - Java Engineer

Citi; New York (NY); On-site; USD 175,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off packages

Job summary

Citi is seeking an Equities Algorithmic Trading Quantitative Analyst to join our New York team. This role involves designing and optimizing equity trading platforms and collaborating with quantitative researchers and business stakeholders. Candidates should have extensive Java development experience in low-latency systems along with a strong background in finance and algorithms.

The ideal candidate will possess a Master’s or PhD in a relevant field and be eager to integrate AI into the trading systems. Competitive salary range from $175,000 to $250,000, along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Java development focused on low-latency systems.
• Experience in AI-integrated software development lifecycles.
• Understanding of financial trading environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize equity trading platforms.
• Translate financial models into low-latency Java applications.
• Enhance trading model development and analysis of large data sets.

Skills

Java development

High-performance systems

AI integration

Statistical modeling

Communication skills

Education

Master's or PhD in Finance, Mathematics, Engineering, or Computer Science

Tools

Q/KDB or Time Series databases

Job description

Citi is seeking an Equities Algorithmic Trading Quantitative Analyst to join our New York team. This role involves designing and optimizing equity trading platforms and collaborating with quantitative researchers and business stakeholders. Candidates should have extensive Java development experience in low-latency systems along with a strong background in finance and algorithms.

The ideal candidate will possess a Master’s or PhD in a relevant field and be eager to integrate AI into the trading systems. Competitive salary range from $175,000 to $250,000, along with comprehensive benefits.