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Citi · 7 hours ago

Trader

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$300K/yr - $300K/yr

5+ years exp

Citi is a leading global financial services company, and they are seeking a Trader, Director to generate revenues for the central risk desk. The role involves booking trades in cash equities, coordinating with sales, researching trading strategies, and utilizing quantitative methods for market risk management.

BankingFinanceFinancial Services

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Generate revenues for the central risk desk

Book trades in cash equities for the purpose of providing liquidity to clients, risk management, and anticipating client demand

Coordinate with sales department and other organizations across the markets and securities services and the broader business to provide guidance regarding market activity

Research and develop novel strategies, and engineer improvements to existing asset pricing and risk management strategies

Utilize numerical methods and mathematical concepts to employ robust market risk management and client service

Stay abreast of market events and developments in quantitative finance to remain on the forefront of innovation

Qualification

Trading strategiesPortfolio risk optimizationFinancial market structureQuantitative financeSignal processingTime series analysisExternal regulatory frameworksPerformance targetsManaging trading positionsMonitoring limit utilizationAccurate trade captureBusiness strategies

Required

Requires a Bachelor's degree, or foreign equivalent, in Engineering (any), Finance, Mathematics, or related quantitative field

5 years of progressively responsible, post-baccalaureate experience as a Trader, or related position involving trading strategies within the financial services industry

5 years of experience must include: External regulatory frameworks; Measuring performance targets; P/L targets; Managing trading positions; Monitoring limit utilization; and Ensuring accurate trade capture

At least 2 years of experience must include: Knowledge of Financial market structure in global equities; Knowledge of equity markets and drivers of asset returns; Portfolio risk optimization including hedging and managing risk; Signal processing and time series analysis; and Designing and executing business strategies for quantitative trading

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision coverage

401(k)

Life, accident, and disability insurance

Wellness programs

Paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays

Company

Citi

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Citi's mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress.

Founded in 1812

San Antonio, Texas, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.citi.com

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