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CitadelLondon · Zurich

Quantitative Research Engineer – PHD Intern (Europe)

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Programme

Internship

Location

London · Zurich

Duration

11 weeks

About the role

Join Citadel's 11-week Quantitative Research Engineer PhD Internship in London or Zurich. Collaborate with senior researchers to develop automated trading software using advanced quantitative techniques.

Role and Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, test, and deploy software solutions for automated trading systems.
  • Collaborate with Quantitative Research team to define priorities and deliver custom software.
  • Apply advanced statistical and quantitative techniques to complex financial challenges.

Candidate Requirements

  • PhD in computer science, mathematics, statistics, physics, or related quantitative field.
  • Strong programming skills in C++, Python, and/or R.
  • Passion for technology, software development, and mathematics.
  • Experience in distributed computing, NLP, machine learning, platform development, networking, system design, or web development.
  • Strong computer science fundamentals and software development experience.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Internship Details

  • Duration: 11 weeks, typically June through August, with some timing flexibility.
  • Opportunity to network and socialize with peers and senior team members.
  • Locations: London, UK and Zurich, Switzerland.
  • Focus on systematic investing and automated trading system software solutions.