Credit Algorithmic Market Making Quant - VP

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Job Overview

Markets Quantitative Analysis (MQA) seeks intellectually curious, forward-thinking quant professionals who serve as technical authorities within their business area. In this role, you will design data-driven trading strategies for credit algo trading in a fast-paced front-office environment. Strong quantitative skills, business acumen, and effective communication are essential. You'll join a collaborative, meritocratic team with an innovative, results-oriented culture measured by P&L impact.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Quant Traders, Sales, Product Development, and Technology teams in Spread Products to build analytics that enhance client servicing.
• Develop, implement, and support quantitative models for credit electronic trading using data analysis, statistical methods, and machine learning.
• Architect and maintain the codebase, collaborating across teams to maximize scale and organizational leverage.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years in a quantitative modeling or analytics role, preferably in financial markets.
• Proven experience applying statistical and/or machine learning techniques in finance.
• Strong programming skills in Python and SQL; kdb+/q, Rust, C++, C#, Java, or JavaScript a plus.
• Proficiency with Generative AI and LLM-based tools in quantitative finance workflows.
• Solid asset class pricing fundamentals in fixed income (preferred), equities, FX, or commodities.
• Knowledge of macroeconomic fundamentals and electronic market microstructure.
• Ability to manipulate and analyze large-scale, high-dimensional datasets with strong attention to detail.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills; able to convey complex problems to stakeholders.

Education

• Master's or PhD in a quantitative field preferred.

Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

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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:

$175,000.00 - $250,000.00

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.

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Most Relevant Skills

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Other Relevant Skills

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Anticipated Posting Close Date:

Jun 22, 2026 -

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.