178 Securities Trading jobs in the United States

Our client, a highly respected investment bank, is looking for an exceptional Quantitative Analyst to join their Derivatives Trading desk in Dallas, Texas . This challenging role involves developing and implementing sophisticated mathematical models for pricing, risk management, and trading strategies across a range of derivative products. You will work closely with traders and portfolio managers, providing critical analytical support to optimize trading performance and manage market risk.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Designing, developing, and validating complex pricing models for various derivatives (e.g., options, futures, swaps).
• Implementing and back-testing trading algorithms and strategies using statistical and machine learning techniques.
• Performing quantitative risk analysis, including VaR, stress testing, and scenario analysis.
• Collaborating with traders to understand market dynamics and identify new trading opportunities.
• Working with technology teams to implement models and analytics into production trading systems.
• Developing tools and dashboards for risk monitoring and P&L analysis.
• Contributing to the research and development of new quantitative methodologies.
• Ensuring models comply with regulatory requirements and internal risk policies.
• Mentoring junior quants and contributing to the team's technical growth.
• Staying updated on market microstructure, financial engineering, and quantitative finance research.

The ideal candidate will possess a Master's or Ph.D. in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Financial Engineering, or Statistics. A minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a quantitative analyst in investment banking, hedge funds, or proprietary trading firms is required. Proficiency in programming languages like Python, C++, or R is essential, along with strong knowledge of financial mathematics, stochastic calculus, and derivative pricing theory. Experience with large datasets and database technologies is a plus. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills are crucial for success in this high-impact role.

A prestigious investment bank with a significant presence in St. Louis, Missouri is actively recruiting a highly analytical and intellectually driven Quantitative Analyst to join their elite derivatives trading desk. This is a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of financial engineering, developing and implementing sophisticated mathematical models and trading strategies for a diverse portfolio of financial instruments. The ideal candidate will hold a Master's or Ph.D. in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Computer Science, or Financial Engineering, coupled with a proven track record of success in financial markets or academic research. Responsibilities include developing, testing, and deploying pricing models for complex derivatives, creating algorithms for algorithmic trading, performing risk analysis, and collaborating closely with traders and portfolio managers to optimize trading performance. A deep understanding of stochastic calculus, time series analysis, and financial econometrics is crucial. Proficiency in programming languages like Python, C++, or Java, along with experience using statistical software and databases, is mandatory. The successful candidate will possess exceptional problem-solving abilities, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure trading environment. This role demands a strong grasp of market microstructure and a passion for quantitative finance. If you are a self-starter with a passion for quantitative finance and a desire to make a significant impact in the financial industry, we encourage you to apply. This position offers a highly competitive compensation package, including a performance-based bonus, and excellent career advancement prospects within a globally recognized financial institution.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain quantitative models for pricing and risk management of derivatives.
• Design and backtest trading algorithms and strategies for execution on various exchanges.
• Conduct in-depth statistical analysis of market data to identify trading opportunities and risks.
• Collaborate with traders and portfolio managers to refine trading strategies and improve execution.
• Perform complex financial modeling and data analysis to support trading decisions.
• Write high-quality, production-ready code in C++, Python, or other relevant languages.
• Monitor and manage the risk exposure of trading portfolios.
• Stay current with market trends, regulatory changes, and advancements in quantitative finance.
• Contribute to the development of the firm's quantitative infrastructure and tools.

Qualifications:

• Master's or Ph.D. in Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Computer Science, Financial Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in quantitative finance, preferably in derivatives trading or risk management.
• Strong knowledge of financial markets, derivatives pricing, and risk management principles.
• Expertise in programming languages such as Python, C++, or Java.
• Proficiency in statistical modeling and data analysis techniques.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a dynamic trading environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

About Citi

Citi, the leading global bank, has approximately 200 million customer accounts and does business in more than 160 countries and jurisdictions. Citi provides consumers, corporations, governments and institutions with a broad range of financial products and services, including consumer banking and credit, corporate and investment banking, securities brokerage, transaction services, and wealth management. Our core activities are safeguarding assets, lending money, making payments and accessing the capital markets on behalf of our clients.

Citi’s Mission and Value Proposition explain what we do and Citi Leadership Standards explain how we do it. Our mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress. We strive to earn and maintain our clients’ and the public’s trust by constantly adhering to the highest ethical standards and making a positive impact on the communities we serve. Our Leadership Standards is a common set of skills and expected behaviors that illustrate how our employees should work every day to be successful and strengthens our ability to execute against our strategic priorities.

Diversity is a key business imperative and a source of strength at Citi. We serve clients from every walk of life, every background and every origin. Our goal is to have our workforce reflect this same diversity at all levels. Citi has made it a priority to foster a culture where the best people want to work, where individuals are promoted based on merit, where we value and demand respect for others and where opportunities to develop are widely available to all.

Job Purpose :

Fixed Income Algo Technology team in North America supports Citi’s Internal Market Making, Algorithmic Trading, and internal matching for the Spread Product algo trading business.  We’re seeking to hire an experienced software engineer to advance the suite of algo trading platform creating a best in class, next generation product for our clients’ franchise. 

This is a challenging and exciting opportunity to contribute to one of the largest and most sophisticated algo platforms.  It will involve working directly with trading and quants to solve both business and technology problems with a direct measurable impact on the business.

Key Responsibilities / Role:

• Develop reusable algo trading engines with focus on low latency execution strategies

• Ensure strong reliability, scalability and performance of the core algo components

• Work with other etrading teams to support live trading

• Learn and maintain large code base, improve design and quality of the algo trading strategies code

• Partner with business to drive technology stack beyond near term objectives

• Adhere to engineering standards and strive for best in class solutions

Job Opportunities:

• Work on high profile algo trading projects that deliver next-generation performance and functionality

• Apply best software architecture and design practices for algo trading strategies development

• Use scientific approach to improve performance of trading applications

• Play partnership role defining the direction of Rates algorithmic trading at Citi

• Harness capabilities of modern technologies and be accountable for the positive impact of delivery

• Significant profile exposure through business impacting projects

Knowledge/Experience:

• Strong software development fundamentals, data structures, design patterns, object-oriented programming, algorithms complexity analysis

• At least 2 years of extensive hands on coding experience in Core Java within low latency, high throughput distributed applications

• Experience with messaging technologies like Solace, Kafka etc.

• Experience with Chronicle and/or Aeron

• Experience implementing and supporting market data processing applications and algorithmic trading strategies

• Experience building backtesting frameworks and historical data storages

• Basic Linux system performance tuning and monitoring, ability to troubleshoot performance issues within Java/Linux stack

• Working knowledge of no GC Java techniques and lock free thread safe algorithms

• Experience with Python, Spring, TDD, KDB or any other tick data storages

• Build tools, gradle, git, teamcity, jenkins, artifactory

• Strong academic record, ideally with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Science, engineering or related technical or quantitative discipline

Competencies:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate with business users

• Self-motivated individual with determination to achieve goals

• Willingness to learn, both technically and professionally

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills

• Good team working skills and ability to work in a distributed global team environment

• Ability to work on a fast-pace environment

• Flexible and able to deliver quality results in the required timeframe

Job Family Group:

Technology

Job Family:

Applications Development

Time Type:

Full time

Primary Location:

New York New York United States

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

$142,320.00 - $213,480.00

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

Please see the requirements listed above.

Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

Anticipated Posting Close Date:

Oct 31, 2025

Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi ( .

View Citi’s EEO Policy Statement ( and the Know Your Rights ( poster.

Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Minority/Female/Veteran/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

About Citi

Citi, the leading global bank, has approximately 200 million customer accounts and does business in more than 160 countries and jurisdictions. Citi provides consumers, corporations, governments and institutions with a broad range of financial products and services, including consumer banking and credit, corporate and investment banking, securities brokerage, transaction services, and wealth management. Our core activities are safeguarding assets, lending money, making payments and accessing the capital markets on behalf of our clients.

Citi’s Mission and Value Proposition explain what we do and Citi Leadership Standards explain how we do it. Our mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress. We strive to earn and maintain our clients’ and the public’s trust by constantly adhering to the highest ethical standards and making a positive impact on the communities we serve. Our Leadership Standards is a common set of skills and expected behaviors that illustrate how our employees should work every day to be successful and strengthens our ability to execute against our strategic priorities.

Diversity is a key business imperative and a source of strength at Citi. We serve clients from every walk of life, every background and every origin. Our goal is to have our workforce reflect this same diversity at all levels. Citi has made it a priority to foster a culture where the best people want to work, where individuals are promoted based on merit, where we value and demand respect for others and where opportunities to develop are widely available to all.

Job Purpose :

Fixed Income Algo Technology team in North America supports Citi’s Internal Market Making, Algorithmic Trading, and internal matching for the Spread Product algo trading business. We’re seeking to hire an experienced software engineer to advance the suite of algo trading platform creating a best in class, next generation product for our clients’ franchise.

This is a challenging and exciting opportunity to contribute to one of the largest and most sophisticated algo platforms. It will involve working directly with trading and quants to solve both business and technology problems with a direct measurable impact on the business.

Key Responsibilities / Role:

• Develop reusable algo trading engines with focus on low latency execution strategies

• Ensure strong reliability, scalability and performance of the core algo components

• Work with other etrading teams to support live trading

• Learn and maintain large code base, improve design and quality of the algo trading strategies code

• Partner with business to drive technology stack beyond near term objectives

• Adhere to engineering standards and strive for best in class solutions

Job Opportunities:

• Work on high profile algo trading projects that deliver next-generation performance and functionality

• Apply best software architecture and design practices for algo trading strategies development

• Use scientific approach to improve performance of trading applications

• Play partnership role defining the direction of Rates algorithmic trading at Citi

• Harness capabilities of modern technologies and be accountable for the positive impact of delivery

• Significant profile exposure through business impacting projects

Knowledge/Experience:

• Strong software development fundamentals, data structures, design patterns, object-oriented programming, algorithms complexity analysis

• At least 2 years of extensive hands on coding experience in Core Java within low latency, high throughput distributed applications

• Experience with messaging technologies like Solace, Kafka etc.

• Experience with Chronicle and/or Aeron

• Experience implementing and supporting market data processing applications and algorithmic trading strategies

• Experience building backtesting frameworks and historical data storages

• Basic Linux system performance tuning and monitoring, ability to troubleshoot performance issues within Java/Linux stack

• Working knowledge of no GC Java techniques and lock free thread safe algorithms

• Experience with Python, Spring, TDD, KDB or any other tick data storages

• Build tools, gradle, git, teamcity, jenkins, artifactory

• Strong academic record, ideally with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Science, engineering or related technical or quantitative discipline

Competencies:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate with business users

• Self-motivated individual with determination to achieve goals

• Willingness to learn, both technically and professionally

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills

• Good team working skills and ability to work in a distributed global team environment

• Ability to work on a fast-pace environment

• Flexible and able to deliver quality results in the required timeframe

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Job Family Group:

Technology

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Job Family:

Applications Development

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Time Type:

Full time

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Primary Location:

New York New York United States

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Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

$142,320.00 - $213,480.00

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.

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Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

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Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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Anticipated Posting Close Date:

Oct 31, 2025

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Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi.

View Citi’s EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.

Overview

Our Trading System is available on a 24-hour basis, supporting Equity, Fixed Income and Derivatives trading in all global markets. The Senior Systems Analyst will contribute to all aspects of the definition, implementation, and support of the Trading Applications. This position requires a high level of direct interaction with traders, trade administrators, and portfolio managers as well as excellent communication skills and strong trading domain knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Fixed Income trading business to define and document the requirements for the fixed income trading system
• Take ownership for the delivery of functionality
• Identify specific industry initiatives that require product changes and new product development. This extends from improving the existing products to developing next generation products.
• You must possess a unique blend of business and technical savvy; a big-picture vision, and an ability to work with various internal teams to execute on that vision
• Collaborate with software developers, database architects, vendors, and other IT and business teams to analyze and determine functional specifications and UI design for new applications and enhancements to existing applications
• Develop deep knowledge and expertise in the firm's specific trading workflows
• Work with traders to prioritize needs and ensure communication to keep them apprised of progress
• Facilitate resolution of production issues by working with appropriate teams to research problems, track progress and determine and document solutions

Qualifications

• 5+ years BA or systems analysis experience in trading or portfolio management
• Demonstrated experience in project management and business analysis for medium to large initiatives
• Strong knowledge of Fixed Income trading practices and market
• Experience with Charles River, Latent Zero, Longview is a plus
• Experience with Tradeweb, Market Axess, Flextrade, TSOX is a plus
• Strong knowledge of order management systems (OMS), Financial Information eXchange protocol (FIX), electronic trading practices and markets
• Self-motivated and willing to work in an energetic, fast paced team environment

• Experience in a systems role supporting investment professionals
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities
• Experience with Oracle/SQL, PL/SQL, VBA, or Java considered a plus
• Bachelor's degree required
• A CFA or demonstrated progress toward a CFA would be considered a plus

**About Citi**
Citi, the leading global bank, has approximately 200 million customer accounts and does business in more than 160 countries and jurisdictions. Citi provides consumers, corporations, governments and institutions with a broad range of financial products and services, including consumer banking and credit, corporate and investment banking, securities brokerage, transaction services, and wealth management. Our core activities are safeguarding assets, lending money, making payments and accessing the capital markets on behalf of our clients.
Citi's Mission and Value Proposition explain what we do and Citi Leadership Standards explain how we do it. Our mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress. We strive to earn and maintain our clients' and the public's trust by constantly adhering to the highest ethical standards and making a positive impact on the communities we serve. Our Leadership Standards is a common set of skills and expected behaviors that illustrate how our employees should work every day to be successful and strengthens our ability to execute against our strategic priorities.
Diversity is a key business imperative and a source of strength at Citi. We serve clients from every walk of life, every background and every origin. Our goal is to have our workforce reflect this same diversity at all levels. Citi has made it a priority to foster a culture where the best people want to work, where individuals are promoted based on merit, where we value and demand respect for others and where opportunities to develop are widely available to all.
**Job Purpose** :
Fixed Income Algo Technology team in North America supports Citi's Internal Market Making, Algorithmic Trading, and internal matching for the Spread Product algo trading business.  We're seeking to hire an experienced software engineer to advance the suite of algo trading platform creating a best in class, next generation product for our clients' franchise. 
This is a challenging and exciting opportunity to contribute to one of the largest and most sophisticated algo platforms.  It will involve working directly with trading and quants to solve both business and technology problems with a direct measurable impact on the business.
**Key Responsibilities / Role:**
- Develop reusable algo trading engines with focus on low latency execution strategies
- Ensure strong reliability, scalability and performance of the core algo components
- Work with other etrading teams to support live trading
- Learn and maintain large code base, improve design and quality of the algo trading strategies code
- Partner with business to drive technology stack beyond near term objectives
- Adhere to engineering standards and strive for best in class solutions
**Job Opportunities:**
- Work on high profile algo trading projects that deliver next-generation performance and functionality
- Apply best software architecture and design practices for algo trading strategies development
- Use scientific approach to improve performance of trading applications
- Play partnership role defining the direction of Rates algorithmic trading at Citi
- Harness capabilities of modern technologies and be accountable for the positive impact of delivery
- Significant profile exposure through business impacting projects
**Knowledge/Experience:**
- Strong software development fundamentals, data structures, design patterns, object-oriented programming, algorithms complexity analysis
- At least 2 years of extensive hands on coding experience in Core Java within low latency, high throughput distributed applications
- Experience with messaging technologies like Solace, Kafka etc.
- Experience with Chronicle and/or Aeron
- Experience implementing and supporting market data processing applications and algorithmic trading strategies
- Experience building backtesting frameworks and historical data storages
- Basic Linux system performance tuning and monitoring, ability to troubleshoot performance issues within Java/Linux stack
- Working knowledge of no GC Java techniques and lock free thread safe algorithms
- Experience with Python, Spring, TDD, KDB or any other tick data storages
- Build tools, gradle, git, teamcity, jenkins, artifactory
- Strong academic record, ideally with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Science, engineering or related technical or quantitative discipline
**Competencies:**
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate with business users
- Self-motivated individual with determination to achieve goals
- Willingness to learn, both technically and professionally
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Good team working skills and ability to work in a distributed global team environment
- Ability to work on a fast-pace environment
- Flexible and able to deliver quality results in the required timeframe
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**Job Family Group:**
Technology
---
**Job Family:**
Applications Development
---
**Time Type:**
Full time
---
**Primary Location:**
New York New York United States
---
**Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:**
$142,320.00 - $213,480.00
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**
Please see the requirements listed above.
---
**Other Relevant Skills**
For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.
---
**Anticipated Posting Close Date:**
Oct 31, 2025
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_Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law._
_If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi ( ._
_View Citi's EEO Policy Statement ( and the Know Your Rights ( poster._
Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Minority/Female/Veteran/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

Job Purpose :

The FI Algo Technology team supports Citi’s Internal Market Making, Algorithmic Trading, and internal matching for the US Treasury’s algo trading business.  We’re seeking to hire an experienced software engineer to advance the suite of Rates algo execution platform creating a best in class, next generation product for our clients’ franchise.  This includes optimizing execution logic and development of new algorithms to minimize market impact.  The suite of components including execution tools, internal market makers and the hedger components.

This is a challenging and exciting opportunity to contribute to one of the largest and most sophisticated algo platforms in Rates.  It will involve working directly with trading and quants to solve both business and technology problems with a direct measurable impact on the business.

Key Responsibilities / Role:

• Develop reusable algo trading engines with focus on low latency execution strategies

• Ensure strong reliability, scalability and performance of the core algo components

• Work with other etrading teams to support live trading

• Learn and maintain large code base, improve design and quality of the algo trading strategies code

• Partner with business to drive technology stack beyond near term objectives

• Adhere to engineering standards and strive for best in class solutions

Job Opportunities:

• Work on high profile algo trading projects that deliver next-generation performance and functionality

• Apply best software architecture and design practices for algo trading strategies development

• Use scientific approach to improve performance of trading applications

• Play partnership role defining the direction of Rates algorithmic trading at Citi

• Harness capabilities of modern technologies and be accountable for the positive impact of delivery

• Significant profile exposure through business impacting projects

Knowledge/Experience:

• Strong software development fundamentals, data structures, design patterns, object-oriented programming, algorithms complexity analysis

• At least 8 years of extensive hands on coding experience in Core Java within low latency, high throughput distributed applications

• Experience with ION Platform, FIX, SBE or any other messaging protocols

• Experience implementing and supporting market data processing applications and algorithmic trading strategies

• Experience building backtesting frameworks and historical data storages

• Basic Linux system performance tuning and monitoring, ability to troubleshoot performance issues within Java/Linux stack

• Working knowledge of no GC Java techniques and lock free thread safe algorithms

• Experience with Python, Spring, TDD, KDB or any other tick data storages

• Build tools, gradle, git, teamcity, jenkins, artifactory

• Strong academic record, ideally with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Science, engineering or related technical or quantitative discipline

Competencies:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate with business users

• Self-motivated individual with determination to achieve goals

• Willingness to learn, both technically and professionally

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills

• Good team working skills and ability to work in a distributed global team environment

• Ability to work on a fast-pace environment

• Flexible and able to deliver quality results in the required timeframe

Job Family Group:

Technology

Job Family:

Applications Development

Time Type:

Full time

Primary Location:

New York New York United States

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

$176,720.00 - $265,080.00

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

Please see the requirements listed above.

Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

Anticipated Posting Close Date:

Oct 31, 2025

Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi ( .

View Citi’s EEO Policy Statement ( and the Know Your Rights ( poster.

Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Minority/Female/Veteran/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

Job Purpose :

The FI Algo Technology team supports Citi’s Internal Market Making, Algorithmic Trading, and internal matching for the US Treasury’s algo trading business. We’re seeking to hire an experienced software engineer to advance the suite of Rates algo execution platform creating a best in class, next generation product for our clients’ franchise. This includes optimizing execution logic and development of new algorithms to minimize market impact. The suite of components including execution tools, internal market makers and the hedger components.

This is a challenging and exciting opportunity to contribute to one of the largest and most sophisticated algo platforms in Rates. It will involve working directly with trading and quants to solve both business and technology problems with a direct measurable impact on the business.

Key Responsibilities / Role:

• Develop reusable algo trading engines with focus on low latency execution strategies

• Ensure strong reliability, scalability and performance of the core algo components

• Work with other etrading teams to support live trading

• Learn and maintain large code base, improve design and quality of the algo trading strategies code

• Partner with business to drive technology stack beyond near term objectives

• Adhere to engineering standards and strive for best in class solutions

Job Opportunities:

• Work on high profile algo trading projects that deliver next-generation performance and functionality

• Apply best software architecture and design practices for algo trading strategies development

• Use scientific approach to improve performance of trading applications

• Play partnership role defining the direction of Rates algorithmic trading at Citi

• Harness capabilities of modern technologies and be accountable for the positive impact of delivery

• Significant profile exposure through business impacting projects

Knowledge/Experience:

• Strong software development fundamentals, data structures, design patterns, object-oriented programming, algorithms complexity analysis

• At least 8 years of extensive hands on coding experience in Core Java within low latency, high throughput distributed applications

• Experience with ION Platform, FIX, SBE or any other messaging protocols

• Experience implementing and supporting market data processing applications and algorithmic trading strategies

• Experience building backtesting frameworks and historical data storages

• Basic Linux system performance tuning and monitoring, ability to troubleshoot performance issues within Java/Linux stack

• Working knowledge of no GC Java techniques and lock free thread safe algorithms

• Experience with Python, Spring, TDD, KDB or any other tick data storages

• Build tools, gradle, git, teamcity, jenkins, artifactory

• Strong academic record, ideally with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Science, engineering or related technical or quantitative discipline

Competencies:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate with business users

• Self-motivated individual with determination to achieve goals

• Willingness to learn, both technically and professionally

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills

• Good team working skills and ability to work in a distributed global team environment

• Ability to work on a fast-pace environment

• Flexible and able to deliver quality results in the required timeframe

---

Job Family Group:

Technology

---

Job Family:

Applications Development

---

Time Type:

Full time

---

Primary Location:

New York New York United States

---

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

$176,720.00 - $265,080.00

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

Please see the requirements listed above.

---

Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

---

Anticipated Posting Close Date:

Oct 31, 2025

---

Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi.

View Citi’s EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.

**Job Purpose** :
The FI Algo Technology team supports Citi's Internal Market Making, Algorithmic Trading, and internal matching for the US Treasury's algo trading business.  We're seeking to hire an experienced software engineer to advance the suite of Rates algo execution platform creating a best in class, next generation product for our clients' franchise.  This includes optimizing execution logic and development of new algorithms to minimize market impact.  The suite of components including execution tools, internal market makers and the hedger components.
This is a challenging and exciting opportunity to contribute to one of the largest and most sophisticated algo platforms in Rates.  It will involve working directly with trading and quants to solve both business and technology problems with a direct measurable impact on the business.
**Key Responsibilities / Role:**
- Develop reusable algo trading engines with focus on low latency execution strategies
- Ensure strong reliability, scalability and performance of the core algo components
- Work with other etrading teams to support live trading
- Learn and maintain large code base, improve design and quality of the algo trading strategies code
- Partner with business to drive technology stack beyond near term objectives
- Adhere to engineering standards and strive for best in class solutions
**Job Opportunities:**
- Work on high profile algo trading projects that deliver next-generation performance and functionality
- Apply best software architecture and design practices for algo trading strategies development
- Use scientific approach to improve performance of trading applications
- Play partnership role defining the direction of Rates algorithmic trading at Citi
- Harness capabilities of modern technologies and be accountable for the positive impact of delivery
- Significant profile exposure through business impacting projects
**Knowledge/Experience:**
- Strong software development fundamentals, data structures, design patterns, object-oriented programming, algorithms complexity analysis
- At least 8 years of extensive hands on coding experience in Core Java within low latency, high throughput distributed applications
- Experience with ION Platform, FIX, SBE or any other messaging protocols
- Experience implementing and supporting market data processing applications and algorithmic trading strategies
- Experience building backtesting frameworks and historical data storages
- Basic Linux system performance tuning and monitoring, ability to troubleshoot performance issues within Java/Linux stack
- Working knowledge of no GC Java techniques and lock free thread safe algorithms
- Experience with Python, Spring, TDD, KDB or any other tick data storages
- Build tools, gradle, git, teamcity, jenkins, artifactory
- Strong academic record, ideally with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Science, engineering or related technical or quantitative discipline
**Competencies:**
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate with business users
- Self-motivated individual with determination to achieve goals
- Willingness to learn, both technically and professionally
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Good team working skills and ability to work in a distributed global team environment
- Ability to work on a fast-pace environment
- Flexible and able to deliver quality results in the required timeframe
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**Job Family Group:**
Technology
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**Job Family:**
Applications Development
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**Time Type:**
Full time
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**Primary Location:**
New York New York United States
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**Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:**
$176,720.00 - $265,080.00
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.
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**Most Relevant Skills**
Please see the requirements listed above.
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**Other Relevant Skills**
For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.
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**Anticipated Posting Close Date:**
Oct 31, 2025
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