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Citigroup

Equities Algorithmic Trading Quantitative Analyst, MQA – VP

Citigroup

New York, NY · full time · Senior

$175,000 – $250,000

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What this role is

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.

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What they ask for

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

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