Quantitative Researcher – Data Strategies Group

• About DSG
• The Data Strategies Group (DSG) is a central quantitative research team that works alongside investment teams at the forefront of alternative data, AI/ML research, and quantitative modeling. As a Quantitative Researcher in DSG, you will build advanced models to infer how the real world evolves from noisy and complex data sources and work with investment teams to apply our insights to critical investment problems across Citadel’s investment strategies.

Key Responsibilities

Innovation: Stay at the frontier of quantitative and AI/ML methods, applying cutting-edge academic and industry research to maximize utilization of large-scale data for real-world investment opportunities.

Model Development: Build analysis tools and statistical models around petabyte scale alternative datasets ranging from high frequency sensor data to unstructured event data gathered from the real world to predict economic events across all sectors and asset classes.

Signal Research: Partner with investment teams to test hypotheses, validate signals, and integrate findings into systematic and discretionary strategies.

Discovery & Evaluation: Identify, assess, and enhance alternative datasets for quality, coverage, and potential investment relevance.

Entrepreneurship: Act as an intellectual entrepreneur and owner by identifying new data sources, researching answers to novel questions, and developing innovative approaches that have the potential to create commercial impact.

What we offer

The opportunity to work at the forefront of quantitative finance with access to the world’s most comprehensive and exclusive alternative data and world-class computing infrastructure.

A culture of learning among the most talented and accomplished investment professionals, researchers, and developers in the world. Our colleagues are empowered to test their ideas and develop solutions that accelerate their growth and drive real impact.

In accordance with applicable law, the base salary range for this role is $200,000 to $300,000.

In addition, the employee who fills this role will be eligible to participate in a discretionary incentive compensation program, as well as a wide array of benefit programs, such as medical and life insurance, retirement and tax-free savings plans, and access to other healthcare programs.