Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a team of approximately 219,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.
- Develop and support our electronic execution platform for the cash equity algorithmic trading business using Java, Rust, or other cutting-edge technologies.
- Conduct microstructure research and analysis of EMEA equity markets leveraging mathematical finance, statistics, and probability.
- Build backtesting frameworks and prototype quantitative research projects on algorithmic trading topics using Python and kdb.
- Monitor, analyze, and optimize platform performance to ensure ultra-low latency and high throughput.
- Collaborate closely with internal traders, sales trading, execution advisory services, and technology professionals to deliver robust trading solutions.
- Partner with control functions, including Legal, Compliance, Market and Credit Risk, Audit, and Finance, to maintain appropriate governance and control infrastructure.
- Uphold a culture of responsible finance, good governance, supervision, expense discipline, and ethical conduct.
- Assess risk and reward of transactions when making business decisions, demonstrating proper consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding its clients and assets.
- Experience in the development or performance enhancement of execution algorithms, or a comparable quantitative modeling and analytics role.
- Strong technical and programming skills in Java, Python, and kdb.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical and quantitative concepts clearly and concisely, both in writing and verbally.
- Master's or PhD degree in Financial Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, or a related quantitative field, or equivalent practical experience in a relevant field.
- Commitment to driving compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations, while applying sound ethical judgment in all business practices.
- Familiarity with Rust or other modern systems programming languages.
- Knowledge of EMEA equity market microstructure and electronic trading dynamics.
- Experience working with high-frequency data and time-series databases.
- You will have global opportunities to grow your career locally or explore international experiences with opportunities around the world.
- You can expect a hybrid work model that supports in-office collaboration while providing remote flexibility.
- You can grow through our investment in professional development, including training programs, mentorship, and skill-building opportunities.
- You can leverage comprehensive employee wellness and well-being programs, including medical coverage, mental health resources, and initiatives promoting a healthy, balanced life.
- You will benefit from competitive retirement planning contributions and investment options to support your long-term financial goals, alongside parental and family support programs.
Ready to shape the future of electronic trading? Apply today to join our team at Citi.
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Institutional Trading
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Quantitative Analysis
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Full time
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Please see the requirements listed above.
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For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.
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Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.
