Systematic Trader

As a Systematic Trader at Citadel, you will be 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, respond to market conditions, react to trading behavior patterns, and act on alerts from the monitoring platform. You will collaborate with strategy developers and technologists to enhance the trading platform and drive business growth by unlocking opportunities. Key Responsibilities: - Manage the daily operation of the systematic trading platform, collaborating with developers, researchers, and technology teams. - Develop a deep understanding of market microstructure, products, regulations, and the trading platform to support business growth. - Continually improve the trading platform to maintain its world-class status. - Monitor markets and strategy performance metrics to identify trends and make informed decisions. - Handle macro event risks by creating and executing trading playbooks. - Take ownership of risk management protections and have authority over trading activities. Qualifications Required: - Bachelors degree in STEM, Finance, Economics, or Business from a top institution. - Strong problem-solving and strategic decision-making skills in a fast-paced trading environment. - Prior experience in electronic trading. - Detail-oriented with excellent written and oral communication skills. - Self-starter with a drive to learn and adapt to deliver results. - Skill assets include experience with Linux and proficiency in Python. Citadel Securities is a next-generation capital markets firm and a leading global market maker, providing liquidity for institutional and retail investors across various markets. The company leverages powerful analytics from experts in finance, science, and technology to address critical challenges and translate innovative ideas into real-world outcomes.,