Quantitative Analyst and Developer

Citi · Mumbai · Posted 2026-07-18

Tech stack: C++, Java, Python

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About the role

Are you a highly skilled Quantitative Developer eager to contribute to cutting-edge algorithmic trading strategies within a global financial institution? Citi's Cash Equity Quant team in Mumbai is seeking a talented individual to join its dynamic group. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to combine strong quantitative, technical, and soft skills to foster innovation and drive the development of best-in-class execution performance.
Responsibilities: - Improve Algorithmic Trading products by performing both implementation and research work, with the objective of providing best-in-class execution performance.
- Work on the implementation of ideas to enhance existing and develop new algorithms (e.g., VWAP, liquidity seeking), models (e.g., optimal schedule, market impact model), and short-term predictive signals.
- Implement algorithm enhancements and customizations with production-quality code.
- Apply best practices towards the development and testing of modular, reusable, and robust trading components and strategy code.
- Collaborate closely with Traders, Sales, and technology professionals.
- Contribute to building 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 all team members understand the need to do the same, demonstrating proper consideration for the firm’s reputation.
- Adhere to Citi’s Code of Conduct and the Plan of Supervision for Global Markets and Securities Services, ensuring all team members understand and follow these guidelines.
- Adhere to all policies and procedures as defined by your role and appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, safeguarding Citigroup, its clients, and assets.
- What We'll Need From You:
- Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Extensive experience in a comparable quantitative development and analysis role, ideally in the financial sector.
- Strong programming and software design skills in Java or C++.
- Analytical and quantitative skills, with experience using statistical programming languages such as Python or R (a plus).
Qualifications: - with Q/KDB or time series databases (a plus).
- working with algorithmic trading products is preferable.
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects effectively in a fast-paced work environment.
- What We Can Offer You:
- Innovation & Impact:
- Work in a fast-paced environment as a member of a quant group responsible for research and development of cutting-edge algorithmic trading strategies.
- Challenging Initiatives: Be involved in challenging new initiatives, learn the latest developments in the Electronic Trading domain, and be part of Citi’s growing Equity Trading franchise.
- Global Collaboration: Collaborate closely with quant teams in New York, London, and Hong Kong, contributing to a global effort.
- Career Growth: This position offers the opportunity to combine strong quantitative, technical, and soft skills to foster innovation in a collaborative team culture, providing a clear path for professional development.
- Comprehensive Benefits: As part of a leading global financial institution, you will receive a competitive compensation package and access to a wide array of learning and development resources.
- If you are a highly motivated Quantitative Developer with strong programming skills and a passion for algorithmic trading, eager to contribute to a global team in Mumbai, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

- with Q/KDB or time series databases (a plus).
- working with algorithmic trading products is preferable.
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects effectively in a fast-paced work environment.
- What We Can Offer You:
- Innovation & Impact:
- Work in a fast-paced environment as a member of a quant group responsible for research and development of cutting-edge algorithmic trading strategies.
- Challenging Initiatives: Be involved in challenging new initiatives, learn the latest developments in the Electronic Trading domain, and be part of Citi’s growing Equity Trading franchise.
- Global Collaboration: Collaborate closely with quant teams in New York, London, and Hong Kong
- contributing to a global effort.
- Career Growth: This position offers the opportunity to combine strong quantitative, technical, and soft skills to foster innovation in a collaborative team culture, providing a clear path for professional development.
- Comprehensive Benefits: As part of a leading global financial institution, you will receive a competitive compensation package and access to a wide array of learning and development resources.
- If you are a highly motivated Quantitative Developer with strong programming skills and a passion for algorithmic trading, eager to contribute to a global team in Mumbai, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

- Improve Algorithmic Trading products by performing both implementation and research work, with the objective of providing best-in-class execution performance.
- Work on the implementation of ideas to enhance existing and develop new algorithms (e.g., VWAP, liquidity seeking), models (e.g., optimal schedule, market impact model), and short-term predictive signals.
- Implement algorithm enhancements and customizations with production-quality code.
- Apply best practices towards the development and testing of modular, reusable, and robust trading components and strategy code.
- Collaborate closely with Traders, Sales, and technology professionals.
- Contribute to building 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 all team members understand the need to do the same, demonstrating proper consideration for the firm’s reputation.
- Adhere to Citi’s Code of Conduct and the Plan of Supervision for Global Markets and Securities Services, ensuring all team members understand and follow these guidelines.
- Adhere to all policies and procedures as defined by your role and appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, safeguarding Citigroup, its clients, and assets.
- What We'll Need From You:
- Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Extensive experience in a comparable quantitative development and analysis role, ideally in the financial sector.
- Strong programming and software design skills in Java or C++.
- Analytical and quantitative skills, with experience using statistical programming languages such as Python or R (a plus).

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