Quantitative Analyst - Equity Derivatives Quant Development - Assistant Vice President

The Quantitative Analyst is a seasoned professional role. Applies in-depth disciplinary knowledge, contributing to the development of new techniques and the improvement of processes and work-flow for the area or function. Integrates subject matter and industry expertise within a defined area. Requires in-depth understanding of how areas collectively integrate within the sub-function as well as coordinate and contribute to the objectives of the function and overall business. Evaluates moderately complex and variable issues with substantial potential impact, where development of an approach / taking of an action involves weighing various alternatives and balancing potentially conflicting situations using multiple sources of information. Requires good analytical skills in order to filter, prioritize and validate potentially complex and dynamic material from multiple sources. Strong communication and diplomacy skills are required. Regularly assumes informal / formal leadership role within teams. Involved in coaching and training of new recruits. Significant impact in terms of project size, geography, etc. by influencing decisions through advice, counsel and / or facilitating services to others in area of specialization. Work and performance of all teams in the area are directly affected by the performance of the individual.

Responsibilities :

Develop analytics libraries used for pricing and risk-management

Create, implement, and support quantitative models for the trading business leveraging a wide variety of mathematical and computer science methods and tools including hardware acceleration, advanced calculus, C++ including STL, C#, .NET, Java, object oriented software design, Python, kdb, Structured Query Language (SQL), mathematical finance / programming and statistics and probability

Develop pricing models using numerical techniques for valuation including Monte Carlo Methods and partial differential equation solvers

Collaborate closely with Traders, Structurers, and technology professionals

Work in close partnership with control functions such as Legal, Compliance, Market and Credit Risk, Audit, Finance in order to ensure appropriate governance and control infrastructure

Build a culture of responsible finance, good governance and supervision, expense discipline and ethics

Appropriately assess risk / reward of transactions when making business decisions; and ensure that all team members understand the need to do the same, demonstrating proper consideration for the firm's reputation.

Be familiar with and adhere to Citi's Code of Conduct and the Plan of Supervision for Global Markets and Securities Services; and ensure that all team members understand the need to do the same

Adhere to all policies and procedures as defined by your role which will be communicated to you

Obtain and maintain all registrations / licenses which are required for your role, within the appropriate timeframe

Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

Qualifications :

5-8 years of experience in a comparable quantitative modeling or analytics role, ideally in the financial sector

Must have technical / programming skills; C# .Net, SQL and C++ Exposure to Market Data; Statistics and Probability based calculations; Using probability theory to evaluate the risks of complex financial instruments, solve analytical equations and design numerical schemes to analyze complex contracts; and Software design and principles

Must also possess any level of product knowledge, Investments and Quantitative Methods

Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills

Education :

• Bachelor's / University degree or equivalent experience

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

This role will be supporting the Equity Derivatives Pricing library as a member of the Quant Dev team. The team is actively involved in the day to day development of the core library used by the Product Quant team to develop models used by Trading, Risk Managers and Cross Asset functions. As a member of the QuantDev team your responsibilities will include :

Development of the core pricing library and architectural design of the library

Advising product quants on c++ and python coding

Development of the testing framework

Optimize pricing execution to minimize memory and maximize speed

Partner with technology to develop quality interfaces to library

Job Family Group :

Institutional Trading

Job Family :

Quantitative Analysis

Time Type : Full time

Primary Location :

New York New York United States

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range :

$150,000.00 - $175,000.00

In addition to salary, Citi's offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including : medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.

Most Relevant Skills

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Other Relevant Skills

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Anticipated Posting Close Date :

Sep 10, 2025

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