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Quantitative Research – Full Time London, England

Citadel Enterprise Americas

Full Time London, England 89717 - 130518 GBP ANNUAL Today

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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:

Advanced training in Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, or another highly quantitative field (Bachelors, Masters, PhD degree)

Strong knowledge of probability and statistics (e.g. machine learning, time-series analysis, pattern recognition, NLP)

Background working in a data driven research environment

Experience with NoSQL databases (e.g. MongoDB), distributed computing (e.g. MapReduce), and analytical packages (e.g. R, Matlab)

Independent research experience

Excellent analytical skills, with strong attention to detail

Strong written and verbal communications skills

Opportunities available in London.

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.

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