The Desk Analyst will conduct quantitative research on Global Equity Volatility, monitor equity markets, analyze data, and support portfolio managers by identifying investment opportunities.
Job Description
Role Description:
Citadel Fixed Income & Macro is looking for an exceptional Desk Analyst to provide research and quantitative analysis on Global Equity Volatility.
Responsibilities:
Required Skills
Qualifications:
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.
Role Description:
Citadel Fixed Income & Macro is looking for an exceptional Desk Analyst to provide research and quantitative analysis on Global Equity Volatility.
Responsibilities:
- Utilize quantitative and statistical methods to complete data-driven research projects, including strong backtesting skills
- Monitor global equity markets across US, Europe and Asia for dislocations and opportunities
- Wide range of products and trades including variance, dividends, and VIX products
- Model systematic flows including ETF supply/demand
- Work in close integration with Technology and Quantitative Research to test and implement software changes, develop algorithms, and enhance strategy, tactics and process
- Opportunity to contribute to portfolio manager's investment process by driving timely alpha opportunities
Required Skills
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in a quantitative field of study (such as Finance / Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science and Physics)
- Strong quantitative/modeling, and data analytic skills
- Proficiency in programing/scripting language (preferably Python)
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to excellence and continuous improvement
- Equity Derivatives knowledge is required
- Role is based in Miami. Candidates who are not currently local must be willing to relocate.
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.
Top Skills
Python
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