Systematic Trader

As a Systematic Trader at Citadel Securities, you will be an integral part of the global team responsible for managing the day-to-day trading of quantitative systematic trading strategies. Your role will involve making real-time decisions to manage risk, adapting to changing market conditions, identifying patterns in trading behaviors, and responding to alerts generated by our monitoring platform. Collaborating with strategy developers and technologists, you will contribute to delivering a cutting-edge trading platform that drives business opportunities and enhances the resilience of our operations. We are seeking exceptional traders who embody our core values of winning, integrity, continuous learning, and meritocracy. Opportunities for this role may arise across various locations where our business operates. If you are interested in joining Citadel, kindly share your details for potential future vacancies. Your key responsibilities will include managing the daily operations of our systematic trading platform in collaboration with developers, researchers, and technology teams. Developing a deep understanding of market microstructure, products, regulations, and our trading platform will be essential for supporting business growth through expansion into new regions, venues, and products. You will be instrumental in designing and enhancing our world-class trading platform, monitoring markets and strategy performance metrics, identifying trends, and executing trading playbooks to navigate macro event risks effectively. Taking ownership of risk management practices and overseeing trading activities will also be part of your role. To excel in this position, you should hold a Bachelor's degree in STEM, Finance, Economics, or Business from a reputable institution. Strong problem-solving and strategic decision-making skills are crucial, along with the ability to maintain a holistic view of situations and make well-informed decisions in a fast-paced trading environment. Prior experience in electronic trading is preferred, and attention to detail, as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills, are essential. A self-starter mentality, coupled with a drive to learn and adapt to change in order to deliver results, is highly valued. Proficiency in Python and experience with Linux are considered advantageous skill assets. The base salary range for this role is $175,000 to $325,000, in compliance with applicable laws. Additionally, the selected candidate will have the opportunity to participate in a discretionary incentive compensation program and access various benefits, including medical and life insurance, retirement and tax-free savings plans, and other healthcare programs. Citadel Securities is a pioneering capital markets firm and a prominent global market maker that provides institutional and retail investors with liquidity across a wide range of equity and fixed income products. Our team comprises top talents from the fields of finance, science, and technology who leverage advanced analytics to address the most critical challenges in the market, transforming innovative ideas into tangible outcomes.,