Citadel Securities
2022 Quantitative Researcher (PhD) - Graduate Program (Rolling Intake)
Sydney, NSW
Opportunity Expired
You will play a key role in this mission by developing next-generation models and trading approaches for a range of investment strategies.
Opportunity details
Opportunity Type
Graduate Job
Number of Vacancies
1-2
Salary
AUD 60,000 - 70,000
Start Date
Ongoing
Application dates
Applications Open
1 Feb 2022
Applications Close
31 Oct 2022
Minimum requirements
Accepting International Applications
No
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Hiring criteria
PhD degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, or another highly quantitative field
Working rights
Read moreOur mission is to be the most successful investment team in the world. Quantitative Researchers play a key role in this mission by developing next-generation models and trading approaches for a range of investment strategies. Youโll get to challenge the impossible in quantitative research by applying sophisticated and complex statistical techniques to financial markets, some of the most complex data sets in the world.
Your Objectives
- Conceptualize valuation strategies, develop, and continuously improve upon mathematical models and help translate algorithms into code
- Backtest 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
Your Skills & Talents
- PhD degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, or another highly quantitative field
- Strong knowledge of probability and statistics (e.g., machine learning, time-series 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 fast-paced team environment
- Excellent analytical skills, with strong attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Hiring criteria
You should have or be completing the following to apply for this opportunity.
PhD degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, or another highly quantitative field
Degree or Certificate
Minimum Level of Study
Doctorate (PhD) or higher
Study Field
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Aerospace Engineering
Air Traffic Control
Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
Aircraft Operation & Aviation
Automotive & Transport Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering & Construction
Communications Engineering
I
Artificial Intelligence
Bioinformatics
Computer Graphics & Animation
Computer Science (all other)
Computer Systems and Networks
Cyber Security
Work rights
The opportunity is available to applicants in any of the following categories.
Australia
Australian Temporary Work Visa
Australian Citizen
Australian Permanent Resident
New Zealand
New Zealand Citizen