Fixed Income Algo Engineering Lead – SVP (Hybrid)
Citigroup Inc. - New York, New York, us, 10261
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Overview
: The FI Algo
Technology team supports Citi’s Internal Market Making, Algorithmic Trading, and internal matching for the US Treasury’s
algo
trading business.
We’re
seeking
to hire an experienced software engineer to advance the suite of Rates
algo
execution platform
creating a best in class, next generation product for our clients’ franchise. This includes optimizing execution logic and development of new algorithms to minimize market impact. The suite of
components
including
execution tools, internal market makers and
the hedger
components. This is a challenging and exciting opportunity to contribute to one of the largest and most sophisticated
algo
platforms in Rates. It will involve working directly with trading and quants to solve both business and technology problems with a direct measurable impact on the business. Key Responsibilities / Role: • Develop reusable
algo
trading engines with focus on low latency execution strategies • Ensure strong reliability,
scalability
and performance of the core
algo
components • Work with other
etrading
teams to support live trading • Learn and
maintain
large code base, improve design and quality of the
algo
trading strategies code • Partner with business to drive technology stack beyond near term objectives • Adhere to engineering standards and strive for
best in class
solutions Job Opportunities: • Work on high profile
algo
trading projects that deliver next-generation performance and functionality • Apply best software architecture and design practices for
algo
trading strategies development • Use scientific approach to improve performance of trading applications • Play partnership role defining the direction of Rates algorithmic trading at Citi • Harness capabilities of modern technologies and be accountable for the positive impact of delivery • Significant profile exposure through business
impacting
projects Knowledge/Experience: • Strong software development fundamentals, data structures, design patterns, object-oriented programming, algorithms complexity analysis • At least
8
years of extensive
hands on
coding experience in Core Java within low latency, high throughput distributed applications • Experience with ION Platform, FIX, SBE or any other messaging protocols • Experience implementing and supporting market data processing applications and algorithmic trading strategies • Experience building
backtesting
frameworks and historical data storages • Basic Linux system performance tuning and monitoring, ability to troubleshoot performance issues within Java/Linux stack • Working knowledge of no GC Java techniques and lock free thread safe algorithms • Experience with Python, Spring, TDD, KDB or any other tick data storages • Build tools,
gradle
, git,
teamcity
,
jenkins
,
artifactory • Strong academic record, ideally with a
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science
, Information Science, engineering or related technical or quantitative discipline Competencies: • Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate with business users • Self-motivated individual with determination to achieve goals • Willingness to learn, both technically and professionally • Strong analytical and
problem solving
skills • Good team working skills and ability to work in a distributed global team environment • Ability to work on a
fast-pace
environment • Flexible and able to deliver quality results in the required
timeframe ------------------------------------------------------ Job Family Group: Technology
------------------------------------------------------ Job Family: Applications Development
------------------------------------------------------ Time Type: Full time
------------------------------------------------------ Primary Location: New York New York United States
------------------------------------------------------ Primary Location Full Time Salary Range: $176,720.00 - $265,080.00 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. ------------------------------------------------------ Anticipated Posting Close Date: Aug 01, 2025 ------------------------------------------------------ Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Citigroup Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Citi”) invite all qualified interested applicants to apply for career opportunities. If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review
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