Campus Referrals - Quantitative Research (Asia)

Job Description
Overview
If you have accepted an offer to join an internship or full-time role, or you are a current intern with Citadel or Citadel Securities, we invite you to refer candidates via this application.
This application accepts referrals for the Quantitative Research Full-Time and Internship Programs. Please review the job description below prior to submitting your referral to ensure the candidate's skills and background align with the role.
Job Description
Our Quantitative Researchers challenge the impossible by applying sophisticated and complex statistical techniques to financial markets, some of the most complex data sets in the world.
Objectives:

• Conceptualize valuation strategies, develop and continuously improve upon mathematical models, and help translate algorithms into code
• Back test 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

Skills & Talents:

• PhD 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 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

What's next?
Following the submission of your referral, your candidate will receive an email from Citadel People Systems with the subject line "Thank you for Applying". We recommend informing the candidate that you are referring them, and they should expect to receive an application confirmation email.
The candidate can expect to receive an update from the Citadel and Citadel Securities Recruiting Team within two weeks of your submission.
Note: If your candidate was previously referred by another individual, you will receive a notification that says "Thank you - you've already applied to this job opportunity". This means your candidate is already under consideration, and you are unable to refer them. In these instances, we encourage you to notify the campus recruiting team so you can be included in the candidate's recruitment experience should they be on track to receive an offer.
About Citadel
Citadel is one of the world's leading alternative investment managers. We manage capital on behalf of many of the world's preeminent private, public and nonprofit institutions. We seek the highest and best use of investor capital in order to deliver market leading results and contribute to broader economic growth. For over 30 years, Citadel has cultivated a culture of learning and collaboration among some of the most talented and accomplished investment professionals, researchers and engineers in the world. Our colleagues are empowered to test their ideas and develop commercial solutions that accelerate their growth and drive real impact.