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Equities Algorithmic Trading Quantitative Analyst, MQA – VP

Citibank

Location

New York, NY

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/16/2026

Compensation

$175,000 - $250,000 per year

Master's with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.0% approval-75% YoY
💎 Strong sponsor

Job description

The Senior Java Engineer will join the Algorithmic Trading Quant team at Citi Global Markets, focusing on the design and development of high-performance equity trading systems. This role involves collaborating with quantitative researchers and business stakeholders to translate complex financial models into robust Java applications. The team emphasizes the integration of AI and Large Language Models into the software development lifecycle. This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of quantitative finance and technology, particularly in the Electronic Trading domain.

Requirements

  • Extensive experience (5+ years) in Java development, focusing on high-performance, concurrent, and low-latency systems.
  • Experience in a development environment with an AI-integrated software development lifecycle is highly preferred.
  • Deep understanding of data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented design principles.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in research and development of agency execution algorithms or related strategies.
  • Master's or PhD in Finance, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and optimize next-generation equity trading platforms.
  • Translate complex financial models and strategies into robust, scalable, and low-latency Java applications.
  • Drive the adoption and integration of AI and Large Language Models into the software development lifecycle.
  • Perform analysis of large data sets comprising market data, orders, executions, and derived analytics.
  • Enhance trading model development and simulation frameworks.

Benefits

  • Citi offers a comprehensive benefits package including competitive pay, stock programs, healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, parental leave, and programs supporting employee wellbeing and professional development.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Citibank Na

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

75

FY2026

Approval rate

99.0%

FY2026

LCA certified

569

FY2026

Entry-level share

0.5%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

-75%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-58%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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