Quantitative Researcher - 2025 PhD Graduate (US)

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Chicago, IL
225K-300K Annually
Entry level
Information Technology • Software • Financial Services • Big Data Analytics
Our ambition at Citadel is to be the most successful investment firm of all time.
The Role
As a Quantitative Researcher at Citadel, you'll develop and improve mathematical models and valuation strategies. Your role involves back testing trading models, utilizing unconventional data for innovation, and conducting statistical analyses to enhance trading signal monetization.
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Job Description
At Citadel, 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.
Your Objectives

  • 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


Your Skills & Talents

  • 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 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


Opportunities available in Chicago, Miami, New York.
In accordance with applicable law, the base salary range for this role is $225,000 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
Citadel is one of the world's leading alternative investment managers. We manage capital on behalf of many of the world's preeminent private, public and nonprofit institutions. We seek the highest and best use of investor capital in order to deliver market leading results and contribute to broader economic growth. For over 30 years, Citadel has cultivated a culture of learning and collaboration among some of the most talented and accomplished investment professionals, researchers and engineers in the world. Our colleagues are empowered to test their ideas and develop commercial solutions that accelerate their growth and drive real impact.

Top Skills

C++
Python
R

What the Team is Saying

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HQ: Miami, FL
4,000 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 1990

What We Do

Together, we've turn ambition into action. For more than three decades, Citadel has captured undiscovered market opportunities in markets around the world by empowering extraordinary people to pursue their best and boldest ideas. We strive to identify the highest and best uses of capital to generate superior long-term returns for the world’s preeminent public and private institutions.

Why Work With Us

Brilliant and driven people flourish at our firm. They follow their passions and share their skills to help everyone learn and grow.

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