Citi are looking to hire a highly numerate individual with strong skills across analytics to work as part of the European cash equities execution advisory business. This role will work directly with clients and internal stakeholders to design and implement customized algorithmic trading solutions.

By joining Citi’s execution advisory desk, you will primarily be responsible for helping to support and develop our execution product performance analysis service and execution platform sales development. This role should appeal to individuals who have quantitative analytical skills which they have developed working as part of an Algorithmic trading group and have developed the knowledge to develop sophisticated executions analytics and model using a variety of toolkits and products for delivery against client requests and to assist in the creation of new in-house products.

The role will initially require you to develop your knowledge of client execution needs and requirements in line with what Citi has to offer and contribute to the development of an ongoing strategy. As you become more familiar with the business you will be expected to create content on topics related to equity trading including market microstructure, trading costs, trading products and regulatory changes and their impact.

What you will do will be varied day to day, but the key drivers for the role are:

• To stay abreast of European market structure and regulations to ensure compliance and competitive advantage.

• Transaction Cost Analysis (TCA) and Execution Algorithm Customizations – run independent trade cost analysis to optimize performance and algo trading product enhancements.

• Respond to requests related to equity trading analytics, pre- and post-trade analytics, liquidity venues and execution recommendation.

• Collaborate with equities technology, algo quants and sales trading teams to work together towards a common goal of driving Electronic Execution business growth.

• Apply the above-mentioned skill sets and expertise to support the requirements gathering, data analysis, and idea presentation needed to support successful client “Algo Wheel” implementations.

What we will need from you:

• You will be expected to have had experience as Quantitative Analyst in a financial firm and those with experience of working as part of an algorithmic trading desk will be prioritised.

• A good balance of technical and quantitative skills as well as client engagement experience as this role deals with multiple stakeholders.

• Knowledge of mathematical finance, including algorithmic trading, market microstructure, machine learning methodologies; including clustering techniques, factor modelling, and advanced statistics.

• Knowledge of common client trading problem sets, industry benchmarks, “Algo Wheel” implementations, and trends in electronic trading.

• Strong interpersonal and soft skills alongside excellent written & verbal communication skills.

• Coding/Technical skills – Python, KDB-Q, VBA

A key to being successful in this role is the ability to take complex scenarios and be able to explain technical results to non-technical audience and also be able to prioritize and manage your own workload independently and effectively in a fast-paced environment.

What we will provide you:

By joining Citi London, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed), and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits such as:

• 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)

• A discretional annual performance related bonus

• Private Medical Care & Life Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program

• Pension Plan

• Paid Parental Leave

• Special discounts for employees, family, and friends

• Access to an array of learning and development resources

Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self, every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay, and empowered to thrive.

If you are currently working in a process improvement orientated role for Futures and Options, we would love to hear from you.

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

Candidates applying for this role must be aware that it is a Certified Role, subject to the FCA and PRA Certification Regime.

The Certification Regime is one element of the Individual Accountability Regime which came into effect on 7 March 2016.

Under the Certification Regime, Citi UK regulated entities (Citi entities) must ensure that employees working in certain roles categorised as specified significant harm functions (Certified Roles) are assessed as fit and proper to carry out their role.

Under the guidance provided by the FCA and PRA, firms should have regard to the following when assessing fitness and propriety:

* Honesty, integrity and reputation
* Financial soundness
* Competence and capability

In order to comply with the requirements of the Certification Regime, Citi entities must take reasonable care to ensure that an employee does not perform a Certified Role without first being certified as Fit and Proper. For this reason, you will be assessed for this role against the Fit and Proper requirements, as described above.

This assessment will be carried out through extensive interviews, self-disclosures, permitted criminal record checks, regulated reference checks, credit checks and other background screening checks.