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This role offers an exceptional opportunity for a Junior Equities Central Risk Trader to contribute to Citi's automated trading platform, which manages a portfolio of principal positions within the Equities Division. You will play a vital role in optimizing Citi's risk portfolio by utilizing a variety of hedging products and engaging in securities trades with customers and the markets. This position is ideal for an analytically driven individual eager to develop expertise in risk management, trading strategies, and market dynamics within a sophisticated, fast-paced central risk environment. You will gain exposure to diverse aspects of equities trading and contribute to maintaining a robust and efficient trading infrastructure.
Job Responsibility:
Assist in managing a principal risk portfolio for Citi's Equities Division, utilizing an automated trading platform
Support the optimization of Citi's risk portfolio by employing various hedging products and executing securities trades with clients and in the broader markets
Contribute to the development and implementation of trading strategies that aim to minimize risk and maximize returns across the equities portfolio
Participate in the analysis of market data and trading performance to identify trends, opportunities, and potential risks
Collaborate with experienced traders and quantitative analysts to understand and refine automated trading algorithms and risk models
Help ensure compliance with internal risk frameworks, regulatory requirements, and best execution practices for all trading activities
Assist in the reporting and reconciliation of trading positions, P&L, and risk exposures, ensuring accuracy and transparency
Requirements:
A strong academic background, ideally with a degree in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, or Economics
Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen interest in financial markets and equities trading
Foundational understanding of financial instruments, particularly equities and derivatives, along with basic concepts of risk management
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or VBA, and strong Excel skills for data analysis and modelling
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, essential for collaborating effectively within a trading desk environment and with various internal stakeholders
A proactive attitude, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to learn quickly in a dynamic and challenging trading environment
What we offer:
27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
A discretional 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