# Equities Algorithmic Trading Quantitative Analyst, MQA – VP

Hiring organization: [Citigroup](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/citigroup)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/c082a3d2-98d8-4187-8a49-65d8e05a69d5

Listed on Citigroup's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Senior
- Location: New York, NY
- Salary: 175000 – 250000 USD per year

## Summary

A senior Java engineer role focused on building and optimizing high-performance equity trading platforms, incorporating AI tools into development workflows, and collaborating with quantitative researchers to implement sophisticated trading algorithms.

_Our summary, not Citigroup's wording._

## Skills named

Algorithms, Amazon Q, Data Structures, Java, Machine Learning, Object Oriented Design, Statistical Modeling

## Required

- 5+ years Java development experience
- Experience with high-performance concurrent systems
- Deep understanding of data structures and OOP principles
- Master's or PhD in Finance, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (or Bachelor's with relevant experience)
- Series 7, 57, and 63 licenses (must obtain or already have)

## Nice to have

- Experience redesigning a trading system
- Experience in AI-integrated software development lifecycle
- 3+ years in R&D of agency execution algorithms, smart order routing, liquidity seeking, market making, or high-frequency trading strategies
- Understanding of US Equity Algorithmic Trading and Market Microstructure
- Experience applying statistical modeling and machine learning to large datasets
- Q/KDB or time series database experience

Apply on Citigroup's site: https://citi.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/2/job/New-York-New-York-United-States/Equities-Algorithmic-Trading-Quantitative-Analyst--MQA---VP_26964983