$175K – $250K/yr
Citi's Markets Quantitative Analysis (MQA) group is seeking a highly skilled VP Quantitative Analyst to join its Equities team. This role is central to the research, design, implementation, and maintenance of cutting-edge Equities Execution Algorithms for Citi's clients and internal trading desks, with a specific focus on North America and LATAM markets. This position offers a unique opportunity to apply strong quantitative, technical, and soft skills to foster innovation within a collaborative team culture, directly impacting trading businesses, control functions, and the global client base. Key Responsibilities Algorithmic Development & Enhancement: Design and develop new algorithms and strategies for the next generation equity trading platform initiative at Citi. Research, design, and implement improvements for existing algorithmic trading strategies (e.g., VWAP, liquidity seeking). Develop and enhance quantitative models, including optimal schedule, market impact models, and short-term predictive signals (e.g., fair value). Implement algorithm enhancements and customizations with production-quality code, applying best practices for modular, reusable, and robust trading components. Data Analysis & Modeling: Perform in-depth analysis of large datasets comprising market data, orders, executions, and derived analytics. Apply statistical modeling and machine learning techniques for data analysis and signal generation. Conduct flow analysis and performance tuning for various client flows. Provide data and analysis to support initial model validation and ongoing performance analysis. Collaboration & Support: Collaborate closely with traders, risk managers, product, sales, and technology teams to integrate quantita