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Quant Trader

A senior trading role running a book for a Citi markets desk, aiming to meet revenue targets while managing risk. It works with sales, research and control functions to grow the trading business.

What you’d work on

Our reading of the posting: what a new hire in this role would most likely spend their first months on.

Trade and manage the risk of a desk book against budgeted revenue
Work with sales and desk analysts to anticipate client demand
Maintain relationships that bring trades to the desk
Work with risk, compliance and legal teams to keep controls sound

What they ask for

Required

6-10 years in a related trading role
Knowledge of the desk's products and clients
Advanced analytical and numerical skill
Knowledge of Bloomberg, booking systems and trading protocols
Required licences and registrations
Clear communication and relationship skills

Preferred

Master's degree

Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; master's preferred
Experience: 6-10 years in a related trading role

How to prepare

Learn the main products and risk measures of the desk you target
Practise pricing and risk-sizing questions under time pressure
Get comfortable with Bloomberg functions and market conventions
Study how trading books are hedged and how P&L is explained

What to study

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SelfMadeQuant wrote this summary from the employer’s public posting, last checked 6 November 2026. SelfMadeQuant isn’t affiliated with Citi and doesn’t handle applications.