Job
Quantitative Research – 2024 University Graduate (Europe)
Citadel Securities
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Oct 22
💼 Graduate Job
London
AI generated summary
- The candidate must have a degree in a highly quantitative field, strong knowledge of probability and statistics, prior experience in a data-driven research environment, proficiency in NoSQL databases and distributed computing, coding skills in Python, R or C++, independent research experience, ability to manage multiple tasks, excellent analytical skills, and strong communication skills.
- The candidate will be responsible for conceptualizing and developing valuation strategies, creating mathematical models, back testing and implementing trading models, utilizing unconventional data sources for innovation, and conducting research and statistical analysis to refine trading signals.
Description
- At Citadel Securities, our mission is to be the most successful investment team in the world. Quantitative Researchers play a key role in this mission by developing next-generation models and trading approaches for a range of investment strategies. You’ll get to challenge the impossible in quantitative research by applying sophisticated and complex statistical techniques to financial markets, some of the most complex data sets in the world.
Requirements
- Bachelors, Masters or PhD degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, or another highly quantitative field
- Strong knowledge of probability and statistics (e.g., machine learning, time-series analysis, pattern recognition, NLP)
- Prior experience working in a data driven research environment
- Experience with NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB)
- Experience with distributed computing using MapReduce
- Experience with translating mathematical models and algorithms into code (Python, R or C++)
- Independent research experience
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and thrive in a fast-paced team environment
- Excellent analytical skills, with strong attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Education requirements
Bachelors
Masters
PhD
Area of Responsibilities
Data
Responsibilities
- Conceptualize valuation strategies, develop, and continuously improve upon mathematical models and help translate algorithms into code
- Back test and implement trading models and signals in a live trading environment
- Use unconventional data sources to drive innovation
- Conduct research and statistical analysis to build and refine monetization systems for trading signals
Details
Work type
Full time
Work mode
office
Location
London