Citi Group Quantitative Analyst - Researcher Electronic Execution 

United Kingdom, England, London 

260768432

What you will do:

• Hands-on research into the algorithmic trading space, including but not limited to optimal execution, market impact, and signals etc.

• Backtesting and prototype quantitative research projects on algorithmic trading related topics in Python and kdb

• Microstructure research and analysis of the EMEA equity markets leveraging a wide variety of mathematical methods and tools including mathematical finance, statistics and probability.

• Client performance monitoring and analysis

• Develop and support electronic execution platform for the cash equity algorithmic trading business.

• Collaborate closely with Sales Trading, Execution Advisory Services and technology professionals

• Work in close partnership with control functions such as Legal, Compliance, Market and Credit Risk, Audit, Finance in order to ensure appropriate governance and control infrastructure

• Build a culture of responsible finance, good governance and supervision, expense discipline and ethics

• Appropriately assess risk/reward of transactions when making business decisions; and ensure that all team members understand the need to do the same, demonstrating proper consideration for the firm’s reputation.

• Be familiar with and adhere to Citi’s Code of Conduct and the Plan of Supervision for Global Markets and Securities Services; and ensure that all team members understand the need to do the same

• Adhere to all policies and procedures as defined by your role which will be communicated to you

• Obtain and maintain all registrations/licenses which are required for your role, within the appropriate timeframe

• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behaviour, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

What we need from you:

• Prior hands-on experience in thedevelopment/performanceenhancement of execution algorithm, or a comparable quantitative modelling / analytics role, ideally in the financial sector
• Must havetechnical/programmingskills: Java, Python. Experienced with kdb is advantageous.
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
• Master/Phd degree in Financial Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics or related topics.

By joining Citi London, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (reviewed annually), and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits such as:

• Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days plus bank holidays; increasing with tenure.

• A discretional annual performance related bonus

• Private medical insurance packages to suit your personal circumstances.

• Employee Assistance Program

• Pension Plan

• Paid Parental Leave

• Exclusive discounts for employees, family, and friends

• Access to an array of learning and development resources