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Are you a highly motivated Quantitative Analyst looking for a front‑office role where your work directly shapes trading decisions, optimises execution, and drives P&L impact? Citi’s Cash Equities Central Risk team is seeking an experienced quant to design and enhance systematic trading components that sit at the core of our execution and internalization strategy. This is a unique opportunity to apply your quantitative expertise, technical skills, and market intuition in a fast‑paced, high‑impact environment.
Job Responsibility:
Research, design, implement, and maintain systematic trading components such as the SI, portfolio optimiser/hedger, analytics modules, estimators, and predictive signals
Build robust analytics and reporting tools to identify internalization, pricing, and execution opportunities that drive P&L growth and cost efficiency
Partner closely with traders, risk managers, and technology teams to refine models, productionize code, and influence execution strategy in real time
Work with control partners (Legal, Compliance, Market/Credit Risk, Audit, and Finance) to ensure a strong governance and control framework
Promote a culture of responsible finance, good governance, effective supervision, and sound expense discipline
Exercise sound risk judgement in business decisions, safeguarding the firm’s reputation and ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, policies, and supervisory requirements
Adhere to Citi’s Code of Conduct and the Plan of Supervision for Global Markets and Securities Services, while maintaining all required registrations and licenses
Requirements:
Master’s or PhD in a quantitative, scientific, or technical discipline — such as Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields
Deep expertise in statistical methods and inference, including regression, optimization, and time series analysis
Advanced programming capability in at least one of: KDB+/q, Java, C++, or Python, with demonstrated experience delivering production‑quality systems
Strong experience with data processing and analytics libraries (e.g., NumPy, Pandas) and comfort working with large‑scale datasets
Familiarity with software engineering best practices, including testing frameworks, continuous integration, and version control (e.g., Git)
Experience in a similar front‑office quant role within Central Risk, Execution, or broader Equities is strongly preferred
Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and collaborate effectively with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders
Strong analytical mindset, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to solve complex quantitative problems under pressure
Commercial awareness and the diplomacy needed to influence and persuade stakeholders
Nice to have:
Proficiency in KDB+/q
Knowledge of equity market microstructure, liquidity modelling, or trade execution algorithms
Understanding of quantitative risk management and portfolio theory
Experience with execution and central risk platforms and their integration with trading systems
Familiarity with feature engineering or machine learning techniques applied to financial markets
What we offer:
27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
A discretionary annual performance related bonus
Private Medical Care & Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Pension Plan
Paid Parental Leave
Special discounts for employees, family, and friends
Access to an array of learning and development resources