You need a degree in a quantitative field, strong analytical skills, a passion for markets, and programming experience to tackle complex trading challenges.

You will analyze financial markets, apply statistical methods to trading, adapt strategies continuously, and leverage advanced trading platforms to innovate and improve performance.

United Kingdom

London

Large

Citadel Securities is the next-generation capital markets firm. Our work is powered by the deepest integration of financial, mathematical and engineering expertise. Combining deep trading acumen with cutting-edge analytics and technology, we at Citadel Securities deliver critical liquidity to the world’s most important financial institutions—while helping shape the global markets of tomorrow.


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Citadel Securities

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  <h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job Description</b></h2> 
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   At Citadel Securities, our traders make complex risk decisions and execute trades at scale, in real-time. As a markets and trading expert, you’ll use predictive analytics and advanced technology to monitor risk, respond to market signals and execute trading strategies across Options, ETFs, Equities, Fixed Income, Commodities and Currencies.
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   As an intern, you’ll get to challenge the impossible in markets and trading through an 11 week program that will allow you to collaborate and connect with senior team members. In addition, you’ll get the opportunity to network and socialize with peers throughout the internship.
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   <b>Your Objectives:</b>
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   <li>Develop in-depth knowledge of a financial market</li> 
   <li>Apply advanced statistical techniques to trading</li> 
   <li>Constantly learn and adapt trading approaches</li> 
   <li>Innovate by using one of the industry’s most powerful trading platforms</li> 
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   <b>Your Skills &amp; Talents:</b>
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   <li>Bachelor’s, master’s or PhD in applied math, engineering, statistical modeling, calculus, computer science, physics or related disciplines required</li> 
   <li>Ability to think about the world systematically and quantitatively, as well as the ability to deal with uncertainty in a rigorous and statistical approach</li> 
   <li>Interest in applying technology and/or quantitative skills to solve complex trading problems</li> 
   <li>Passion for the markets and a desire to seize investment opportunities</li> 
   <li>Experience with programming, scripting, and/or statistical software strongly preferred</li> 
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   Opportunities available in London.
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  <h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>About Citadel Securities</b></h2> 
  <p> Citadel Securities is the next-generation capital markets firm and a leading global market maker. We provide institutional and retail investors with the liquidity they need to trade a broad array of equity and fixed income products in any market condition. The brightest minds in finance, science and technology use powerful, advanced analytics to solve the market’s most critical challenges, turning big ideas into real-world outcomes.</p>
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  Job Description 
  
   At Citadel Securities, our traders make complex risk decisions and execute trades at scale, in real-time. As a markets and trading expert, you’ll use predictive analytics and advanced technology to monitor risk, respond to market signals and execute trading strategies across Options, ETFs, Equities, Fixed Income, Commodities and Currencies.
   
  
  
   As an intern, you’ll get to challenge the impossible in markets and trading through an 11 week program that will allow you to collaborate and connect with senior team members. In addition, you’ll get the opportunity to network and socialize with peers throughout the internship.
   
  
  
   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 or related disciplines required 
   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 
   Passion for the markets and a desire to seize investment opportunities 
   Experience with programming, scripting, and/or statistical software strongly preferred 
  
  
  
   Opportunities available in London.
   
  About Citadel Securities 
   Citadel Securities is the next-generation capital markets firm and a leading global market maker. We provide institutional and retail investors with the liquidity they need to trade a broad array of equity and fixed income products in any market condition. The brightest minds in finance, science and technology use powerful, advanced analytics to solve the market’s most critical challenges, turning big ideas into real-world outcomes.
 



Quantitative Trading – 2025 Intern

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