Job Description

• Evaluate and improve on existing operational environment to ensure a best-of-breed monitoring environment and response to any issues that may affect successful execution of trading strategies
• Apply relevant technologies to detect and debug issues that affect live trading, including connectivity with exchanges and FIX issues
• Develop effective reporting tools and processes to ensure accurate analysis of profit and loss, risk monitoring and position reports
• Act as a liaison between QR, Trading Strategies, and middle and back office operations to ensure proper oversight of all post-trade activity for Global Quantitative Strategies

• Support the Research team systems and resolve any application errors that may occur on the desk
• Provide market color and follow closely on macro events

• 5+ years experience in electronic (systematic or algorithmic) equities, FX or futures trading business; trade assistant, execution services, operations or IT role preferred
• Proven track record of developing and enhancing new ideas to improve trade operations
• Strong exposure to a broad range of traded products (e.g. equities, futures, FX) and electronic trading venues
• Bachelor’s degree from a top university, preferably in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering or a related field
• Technical skills (e.g., Python, SQL, R, UNIX familiarity or programming language familiarity) will be necessary, combined with strong written and oral communication skills to thrive in a collaborative environment
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and thrive in a fast-paced team environment
• Excellent analytical skills, with strong attention to detail

About Citadel

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.