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Citadel Securities · 10 hours ago

Systematic Options Trader

positionMiami, FL
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level

Citadel Securities is a leading firm in the financial services industry, and they are seeking a Systematic Options Trader to join their global team. The role involves managing quantitative systematic trading strategies, focusing on operational, research, and engineering responsibilities, including risk management and performance monitoring.

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Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Build a deep understanding of the systematic marking making business, partnering with low-latency developers, alpha researchers, site reliability engineers, pricing researchers, and infrastructure developers
Identify new ways of instrumenting and measuring existing systematic behaviors to drive participation and profitability. Constantly seek out new ways to monitor our own behavior as well as that of competitors
Guide the evolution of the platform and its component strategies
React to outsized market flows and regime shifts in real time by adjusting a combination of pricing, risk tolerance and strategy parameters
Identify any under-participation in opportunity and formulate a plan to capture it
Operational excellence in all aspects
Own the definition and setting of risk management protections and have authority over trading activities

Qualification

PythonData science librariesComplex trading strategiesLinuxSQLGitVS CodeProblem-solvingStrategic decision-makingWritten communicationOral communication

Required

Bachelor's degree in a STEM or economics program from a top institution
Excellent problem-solving and strategic decision-making; ability to make informed and defensible decisions in a fast-paced trading environment
Proficiency in python and associated data science libraries (pandas/polars, scikit, plotly/matplotlib, …). Must be comfortable writing code to subscribe, process, and display data in soft real-time. Kdb+/Q a plus but not required. Familiarity with Linux, SQL, Git, and VS Code
Track record of building and operating complex trading strategies
Detail-oriented with excellent written and oral communication skills

Company

Citadel Securities

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Citadel Securities is a next-generation capital markets firm delivering critical liquidity and helping to shape the markets of tomorrow. It is a sub-organization of Citadel.
dateFounded in 2002
location
Miami, Florida, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
https://www.citadelsecurities.com

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$1.15B
Key Investors
Sequoia Capital
2022-01-11Series Unknown· $1.15B

Leadership Team

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Stephen Zamin
CFO of Citadel Securities Canada
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Costas Bekas
Head, Quantitative Development
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