Quantitative Analyst and Developer (Java)

As a highly skilled Quantitative Developer eager to contribute to cutting-edge algorithmic trading strategies within a global financial institution, you have the opportunity to join Citi's Cash Equity Quant team in Mumbai. This role involves improving Algorithmic Trading products by performing both implementation and research work to provide best-in-class execution performance. You will work on enhancing existing algorithms, developing new models, and implementing algorithm enhancements with production-quality code. Collaboration with Traders, Sales, and technology professionals is essential in this role, along with contributing to building a culture of responsible finance and good governance. Key Responsibilities: - Improve Algorithmic Trading products through implementation and research work to achieve best-in-class execution performance. - Enhance existing algorithms, develop new models, and implement algorithm enhancements with production-quality code. - Apply best practices in developing and testing modular, reusable, and robust trading components and strategy code. - Collaborate closely with Traders, Sales, and technology professionals. - Contribute to building a culture of responsible finance, good governance, and supervision. Qualifications Required: - Masters or Bachelors degree in Finance, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. - Extensive experience in a comparable quantitative development and analysis role, preferably in the financial sector. - Strong programming and software design skills in Java. - Analytical and quantitative skills, with experience using statistical programming languages such as Python or R. - Experience with Q/KDB or time series databases is a plus. - Experience working with algorithmic trading products is preferable. - Good communication skills, both verbal and written. - Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects effectively in a fast-paced work environment. If you are a highly motivated Quantitative Developer with strong programming skills and a passion for algorithmic trading, eager to contribute to a global team in Mumbai, we encourage you to apply for this exceptional opportunity offered by Citi.,