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Citadel lists this Global Quantitative Strategies (GQS) | Quantitative Researcher opportunity in city of rochester, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
About Global Quantitative Strategies (GQS)
GQS is the quantitative investment business of Citadel. Founded in 2012, GQS has rapidly grown to become one of Citadel’s core investment strategies and one of the top quantitative investment teams in the world. Agile teams of researchers, engineers, and traders develop robust systems that allow us to operate performant at scale and apply advanced statistical and quantitative modeling techniques to identify and act on investment opportunities.
Quantitative Researchers (QRs) specialize in a variety of areas, including but not limited to: using sophisticated data analysis skills to build predictive models, driving construction of a complex multi asset portfolio by utilizing large scale portfolio optimization techniques, and developing sophisticated optimization algorithms. Researchers with an exceptional record of achievement in their respective fields and a drive to apply quantitative techniques to investing are encouraged to apply to GQS.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
Advanced degree in Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering or a related field
Proven ability to conduct innovative and impactful research focused on solving real-world problems
Relentless focus on continuous learning and making an impact; ability to question the status quo
Strong mathematical and statistical modeling skills (e.g., time-series and cross-sectional analysis)
Proficiency in coding (C++ or Python preferred)
Demonstrated passion for financial markets and driven to analyze and model drivers of price formation and risk
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In accordance with applicable law, the base salary range for this role is $300,000 to $350,000.
In addition, the employee who fills this role will be eligible to participate in a discretionary incentive compensation program, as well as a wide array of benefit programs, such as medical and life insurance, retirement and tax-free savings plans, and access to other healthcare programs.
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