Quantitative Researcher - PhD Intern

Citadel

📊 Role Level: Individual Contributor

About the Role

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, this team develops and tests automated quant trading strategies using sophisticated statistical techniques. You'll get to challenge the impossible in quantitative research by applying sophisticated and complex statistical...

✓ Required Skills

PhD in mathematics, statistics, physics, computer science
Strong knowledge of probability and statistics
Experience with translating mathematical models and algorithms into code (Python, R or C++)
Independent research experience
Excellent analytical skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills

★ Preferred Skills

Experience with unconventional data sources

💼 Work Environment

Pace: Fast Paced

Collaboration: Medium

Autonomy: 70%

Decision Impact: Team

🎯 What Success Looks Like

Conceptualize valuation strategies
Develop and continuously improve mathematical models
Back test and implement trading models and signals in a live trading environment

Key Competencies

Technical Excellence
Analytical Thinking

Quantitative Researcher - PhD Intern (US)

Skills & Requirements

Technical Skills

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