Quantitative Trader

Company: Citadel Securities
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Location: London
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you integrate discretionary and systematic trading to provide liquidity and inform smart execution decisions. You will work with cross‑functional teams including Quantitative Researchers to optimize strategies across asset classes. Expect to apply problem solving, data analysis, and strategic thinking under pressure to drive profits. This role combines trading, technology, and markets in a meritocratic environment with strong values. You will engage in high‑impact decisions that shape trading approaches and outcomes.

Pay / Benefits

  • discretionary incentive compensation
  • medical and life insurance
  • retirement plans
  • tax-free savings plans
  • access to healthcare programs

Responsibilities

  • Integrate discretionary and systematic trading approaches to provide liquidity and proactive execution decisions
  • Leverage quantitative problem solving and market knowledge to optimize trade selection
  • Analyze trading metrics and data to improve decision making and identify new profit opportunities

Key requirements

  • Experience trading complex financial products (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 of Python, SQL and R
  • Strong problem-solving and strategic decision-making abilities
  • Detail oriented with excellent written and verbal communication
  • Bachelor’s Degree from a top university in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics
  • Effective communication (written and verbal)
  • Self-starter and proactive
  • Questioning status quo and continuous learning
  • Python
  • SQL
  • R

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Posted: October 1st, 2026