Quantitative Researcher - PhD Intern

Citadel is recruiting for Quantitative Researcher - PhD Intern in Asia. This listing was last seen on the firm's own job board on July 27, 2026.

A multi-strategy hedge fund where quant work sits alongside discretionary pods and the research bar is set by publication-grade work.

What sets Citadel apart: Pod structure, so teams carry their own risk and their own hiring standard. Research roles skew heavily toward PhD candidates. The Citadel and Citadel Securities pipelines are separate applications.

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