Quantitative Researcher - Chicago, United States - Citadel Enterprise Americas
Citadel Enterprise Americas
Chicago, United States
Verified Company
2 weeks ago
Description
Job Description:
Your Objectives
- Conceptualize valuation strategies, develop, and continuously improve upon mathematical models and help translate algorithms into code
- Back test and implement trading models and signals in a live trading environment
- Use unconventional data sources to drive innovation
- Conduct research and statistical analysis to build and refine monetization systems for trading signals
- PhD degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, or another highly quantitative field
- Strong knowledge of probability and statistics (e.g., machine learning, timeseries analysis, pattern recognition, NLP)
- Prior experience working in a data driven research environment
- Experience with NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB)
- Experience with distributed computing using MapReduce
- Experience with translating mathematical models and algorithms into code (Python, R or C++)
- Independent research experience
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and thrive in a fastpaced team environment
- Excellent analytical skills, with strong attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- In accordance with New York City's Pay Transparency Law, the base salary range for this role is $225,000 to $275,000. Base salary does not include other forms of compensation or benefits._
Citadel is one of the world's leading alternative investment managers. We manage capital on behalf of many of the world's preeminent private, public and nonprofit institutions.
We seek the highest and best use of investor capital in order to deliver market leading results and contribute to broader economic growth.
For over 30 years, Citadel has cultivated a culture of learning and collaboration among some of the most talented and accomplished investment professionals, researchers and engineers in the world.
Our colleagues are empowered to test their ideas and develop commercial solutions that accelerate their growth and drive real impact.