Job Description

At Citadel Securities, a leading global market maker, our team of quantitative researchers models the markets and brings trading strategies to life every day. Specifically, the goal of this team is to leverage and tailor the state-of-the-art machine learning and AI algorithms to modernize the quantitative trading industry. We’re looking for extraordinary and highly motivated researchers who are excited about solving challenging problems and iterating in a fast-paced environment.

Your Objectives

Use statistics, machine learning or AI (e.g. deep learning, NLP) to extract patterns from various kinds of datasets through innovative and rigorous research
Implement algorithms in high-quality code
Work with large data sets, including unconventional and unstructured data sources
Back-test models and document research findings

Your Skills & Talents

PhD degree in mathematics, statistics, physics, computer science, or another highly quantitative field
Advanced training and strong research track record in statistics, machine learning, AI, or another highly quantitative field
Prior experience working in a data driven research environment. Detail oriented and can deep dive into the data.
Hands on programming experience in scripting (e.g. Python) and/or compiled languages (e.g. C++)
A background demonstrating strong problem-solving skills
An ability to communicate advanced concepts in a concise and logical way
Proficiency in creating and using algorithms to meticulously investigate and work through large data or error-checking problems

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 Securities, please share your details and we will contact you if there is a vacancy available.

In accordance with applicable law, the base salary range for this role is $235,000 to $300,000.

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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Machine Learning Researcher – PhD Graduate - US

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