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You're the brains behind our work. You’re ready to bring your knowledge from the classroom to the boardroom and Citi wants to help you get there. Whether it’s honing your skills or building your network, we know that success can’t come without growth. Our programs equip you with the knowledge and training you need to play a valuable role on your team, and establish a long-term career here. At Citi, we value internal mobility, and career growth is not a question of if, but when.
Citi is looking for talented individuals to join our Quantitative Analysis associate program within the Markets team in London. In Markets, we advise our clients on the best investment opportunities in the markets, including equities, commodities, credit, futures and FX and we buy, sell and structure their investments for them. The Quantitative Analysis associate program offers opportunities in the Quantitative Analysis group, along with Structuring or Exotics Trading desks.
Here, new insights from the worlds of finance and academia drive innovation and excellence in mathematical and quantitative trading. Working alongside our experienced professionals, incoming associates will have the opportunity to actively participate and develop their skills in the above areas.
Your time here will look something like this...
- Create, implement and manage the mathematical models that are used within Markets
- Price, trade and manage the risk associated with markets products
- Work with traders and salespeople in the more technical product areas to assist with addressing client needs
- Develop new products, consistent with the firm's risk framework
- Market new products to salespeople and occasionally assist in selling the products to clients
- Respond to client specific requests for product solutions
We provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed.
We’re committed to teaching you the ropes. The Quantitative Analysis associate program begins in summer and runs for 24 months. As an incoming hire, you will be trained in all aspects of the role, including an introductory training program with our analyst class. Over the course of the program, in your first year, you will complete two 6 month rotations across our quantitative analysis desks with the possibility to do one of your rotations on either a structuring or trading desk. This will be followed by a 1 year long final rotation. You will be placed permanently upon completion of the program.
We want to hear from you if...
You obtained a PhD or Double Masters in Engineering, Maths, Physics, Computer Science, or other scientific disciplines.
Who we think will be a great fit...
You’ve always been great with numbers and analytics. You are highly motivated, have an entrepreneurial spirit, and have a genuine interest in the financial markets, science and computer science. We value diversity and so do you. We’ll also be looking for the following:
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills
- Ability to work efficiently within team environments and as an individual contributor
- Strong communication skills (both written and verbal)
- A detail-orientated approach
- A desire to work in a demanding and ever-changing environment
- High levels of self-motivation and initiative
- Ability to work under pressure on multiple projects
Applications will close on the 26th November 2021. We will begin to review applications before the deadline and therefore encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Successful candidates will be offered a competitive salary. The role will be based at 33 Canada Square Canary Wharf - London, E14 5LB, United Kingdom.
