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Citadel Securities

  • 1,000 - 50,000 employees

2023 Quantitative Research Analyst – Graduate Program

Sydney

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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

Highly competitive with fantastic benefits

Start Date
6 Feb 2023

Application dates

Applications Open
1 Feb 2022
Applications Close
31 Oct 2022

Minimum requirements

Accepting International Applications
Yes
Qualifications Accepted
E
Aerospace Engineering & Aviation
Communications Engineering
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Engineering Management
Mathematics & Statistics
Mechanical Engineering
Robotics & Mechatronics Engineering
Engineering & Mathematics (all other)
I
Computer Science (all other)
Computer Systems and Networks
Data Science
Programming & Software Engineering
S
Physics & Astronomy
Sciences (all other)

Hiring criteria

Bachelors or Masters degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, or another highly quantitative field

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Working rights

Citizen

    Permanent resident

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      Our mission is to be the most successful investment team in the world. Quantitative Researcher Analysts play a key role in this mission by developing next-generation models and trading approaches for a range of investment strategies. You’ll 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

      • Bachelors or Masters 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.

      Bachelors or Masters degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, or another highly quantitative field
      Degree or Certificate
      Minimum Level of Study
      Bachelor or higher
      Study Field
      E
      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.

      country
      eligibility

      Citizen

      Citizen


      Permanent resident

      Permanent resident


      Full working rights

      Full working rights


      Limited working rights

      Limited working rights


      No working rights

      No working rights


      Australia

      Australia

      Australian Citizen

      Australian Permanent Resident

      Australian Temporary Work Visa


      New Zealand

      New Zealand

      New Zealand Citizen