Machine Learning Researcher – PhD Intern (Asia)

Overview

Citadel Securities is a leading global market maker. Our team of quantitative researchers models the markets and brings trading strategies to life each day. The goal is to leverage state-of-the-art machine learning and AI algorithms to modernize the quantitative trading industry. We are looking for extraordinary and highly motivated researchers who are excited about solving challenging problems in a fast-paced environment.

Program Details

As an intern, you’ll participate in an 11-week program that enables you to collaborate and connect with senior team members. You’ll also have opportunities to network and socialize with peers throughout the internship. Our signature internship runs from June through August, with occasional flexibility to other times of the year. You will be able to indicate your timing preference in the application.

Your Objectives

• Use statistics, machine learning or AI (e.g., deep learning, NLP) to extract patterns from various datasets through innovative and rigorous research.
• Implement algorithms in high-quality code.
• Work with large datasets, including unconventional and unstructured data sources.
• Back-test models and document research findings.

Your Skills & Talents

• PhD degree in mathematics, statistics, physics, computer science, or another highly quantitative field.
• Advanced training and a strong research track record in statistics, machine learning, AI, or another highly quantitative field.
• Hands-on programming experience in scripting (e.g., Python) and/or compiled languages (e.g., C++).
• A background demonstrating strong problem-solving skills.
• An ability to communicate advanced concepts in a concise and logical way.
• Proficiency in creating and using algorithms to meticulously investigate and work through large data or error-checking problems.

Locations

Opportunities available in Hong Kong and Singapore.

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About Citadel Securities

Citadel Securities is a technology-driven, next-generation global market maker. We provide institutional and retail investors with world-class liquidity, competitive pricing and seamless front-to-back execution in a broad array of financial products. Our teams of engineers, traders and researchers harness leading-edge quantitative research and the accelerating power of compute, machine learning and AI to power our analytics and tackle the market’s and our clients’ most critical challenges. Together, we are forging the future of capital markets. For more information, visit citadelsecurities.com.