How do I become a quantitative researcher at the Citadel?
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How do I become a quantitative researcher at the Citadel?
Your 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.
What does a quantitative researcher do at Citadel?
At Citadel Securities, quantitative researchers work collaboratively to apply advanced statistical techniques and engineering acumen to model markets, test hypotheses and create trading algorithms in the world’s most competitive and dynamic markets.
What is the role of researcher in quantitative research?
Quantitative researchers measure tangible and invisible phenomena using numeric data, which they analyze in order to draw meaningful and possibly novel conclusions. Quantitative researchers may investigate virtually anything, from empathy to neurorehabilitation.
What are the best universities for quant research?
When such quant researcher roles ARE opened up to the public they will often state that they are looking for “only the best and brightest”, which in the UK usually means “Top Five” universities (Cambridge, Oxford, Imperial College, LSE and UCL). In the US this will mean high-end Ivy League institutions.
What is quantquantitative research?
Quantitative research is ‘Explaining phenomena by collecting numericaldata that are analysed using mathematically based methods (in particu-lar statistics)’.
What does it take to be an Quant analyst?
Quant roles in the derivative pricing space, known traditionally as the “quant analyst” or “financial engineer”, require a reasonable amount of mathematical sophistication. Specifically, expertise in stochastic calculus, probability and measure theory.
Should I go back to school for a quantitative finance degree?
If you have a PhD in a non-quantitative field and your background is not sufficiently mathematical, then you should definitely consider that you will likely need to return to school if you truly want to work in quantitative finance.