Job Description
Job Description Role Summary At Citadel Securities, a leading global market maker, our team of Traders collaborates with the brightest minds in financial markets, technology, engineering and the sciences to tackle challenges in the markets. Semi-Systematic Traders leverage quantitative problem solving, market knowledge, game theory, and world class technology to generate profits through risk taking. Our Traders work with Quantitative Researchers to optimize and develop innovative trading strategies across an array of asset classes. We're looking for extraordinary Traders who are committed to our core values that include winning, acting with integrity, continuously learning, and cultivating a meritocracy.
Opportunities may be available from time to time in any location in which the business is based for suitable candidates. If you are interested in a career with Citadel, please share your details and we will contact you if there is a vacancy available.
Objectives - Integrate discretionary trading strategies with systematic ones to provide liquidity and make proactive trading decisions
- Use creative problem solving techniques and strategic decision-making to optimize trade selection and execution
- Use trading metrics and data analysis methods to improve decision-making and find innovative ways to generate additional profits
Skills and Preferred Qualifications - Experience trading complex financial products (e.g. options, ETFs, futures)
- Interest in game theory, decision theory and strategy games
- Ability to make decisions under time constraints in high pressure situations
- Operational leadership and strong interest in trading and technology
- Knowledge and proficiency in Python, SQL and R
- Effective problem-solving skills and strategic decision-making
- Detail oriented, excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Self-starter, not afraid to question status quo
- Bachelor's Degree from a top university in: Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics
In accordance with applicable law, the base salary range for this role is $175,000 to $350,000.
In addition, the employee who fills this role will be eligible to participate in a discretionary incentive compensation program, as well as a wide array of benefit programs, such as medical and life insurance, retirement and tax-free savings plans, and access to other healthcare programs.
About Citadel Securities Citadel Securities is a technology-driven, next-generation global market maker. We provide institutional and retail investors with world-class liquidity, competitive pricing and seamless front-to-back execution in a broad array of financial products. Our teams of engineers, traders and researchers harness leading-edge quantitative research and the accelerating power of compute, machine learning and AI to power our analytics and tackle the market's and our clients' most critical challenges. Together, we are forging the future of capital markets. For more information, visit citadelsecurities.com .
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