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Get Access To All JobsJob Req Id:
26956153
Location(s):
New York, New York, United States
Job Type:
On-Site/Resident
Posted:
Apr. 20, 2026
Discover your future at Citi
Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a team of more than 230,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.
Job Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced VP Quantitative Analyst to join our Spread Products Credit Quant Team in New York. This is a crucial role at the forefront of our business expansion, where you will support our market-making capabilities in new and innovative credit structures. You will be responsible for the end-to-end development of sophisticated models and their high-performance implementation within our C++ library, directly impacting our trading capabilities and product offerings.
Key Responsibilities
Model Development & Implementation:
- Design, develop, and implement sophisticated mathematical models for credit contingent securities and numerical methods.
- Implement and maintain the models, robust and efficient numerical methods for pricing, valuation, and risk management within the existing C++ quantitative library.
- Enhance and maintain the analytics infrastructure, ensuring the high performance, accuracy, and scalability of all models.
Collaboration & Support:
- Collaborate closely with trading, structuring, and technology teams to understand business requirements and deliver cutting-edge quantitative solutions.
- Provide expert quantitative support to front-office teams on credit contingent securities and structures.
- Design and maintain Python-based tools and solutions to empower traders with new trade pricing, scenario analysis, and risk management capabilities.
Risk Management & Governance:
- Conduct thorough model testing, validation, and documentation to meet rigorous internal standards and regulatory requirements.
- Work in close partnership with control functions such as Financial Control, Compliance, Model Validation, Market and Credit Risk, and Audit to ensure an appropriate governance and control infrastructure.
- Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients, and assets.
- Drive compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations, adhering to all policies and applying sound ethical judgment.
Qualifications
- Education: A Master’s degree or higher in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Physics, Financial Engineering, or Computer Science is preferred.
- Experience: 4-5 years of experience in a comparable quantitative modeling or analytics role, ideally focused on Fixed Income Products and Markets.
- Technical Skills:
- Expert-level programming skills in C++ for a production environment.
- Strong proficiency in Python for analytics, tooling, and data analysis.
- Deep understanding of probability theory, stochastic calculus, and numerical methods used to evaluate complex financial instruments.
- Solid foundation in software design principles and best practices.
- Product Knowledge: Demonstrable knowledge of fixed income markets, products and conventions as well as quantitative methods.
- Communication: Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to be a team player and explain complex concepts to diverse audiences.
This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.
Job Family Group:
Institutional Trading
Job Family:
Quantitative Analysis
Time Type:
Full time
Primary Location:
New York New York United States
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
$175,000.00 - $250,000.00
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.
Most Relevant Skills
Please see the requirements listed above.
Other Relevant Skills
For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.
Anticipated Posting Close Date:
Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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 Accessibility at Citi.
View Citi’s EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.
Job Req Id:
26956153
Location(s):
New York, New York, United States
Job Type:
On-Site/Resident
Posted:
Apr. 20, 2026
Discover your future at Citi
Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a team of more than 230,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.
Job Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced VP Quantitative Analyst to join our Spread Products Credit Quant Team in New York. This is a crucial role at the forefront of our business expansion, where you will support our market-making capabilities in new and innovative credit structures. You will be responsible for the end-to-end development of sophisticated models and their high-performance implementation within our C++ library, directly impacting our trading capabilities and product offerings.
Key Responsibilities
Model Development & Implementation:
- Design, develop, and implement sophisticated mathematical models for credit contingent securities and numerical methods.
- Implement and maintain the models, robust and efficient numerical methods for pricing, valuation, and risk management within the existing C++ quantitative library.
- Enhance and maintain the analytics infrastructure, ensuring the high performance, accuracy, and scalability of all models.
Collaboration & Support:
- Collaborate closely with trading, structuring, and technology teams to understand business requirements and deliver cutting-edge quantitative solutions.
- Provide expert quantitative support to front-office teams on credit contingent securities and structures.
- Design and maintain Python-based tools and solutions to empower traders with new trade pricing, scenario analysis, and risk management capabilities.
Risk Management & Governance:
- Conduct thorough model testing, validation, and documentation to meet rigorous internal standards and regulatory requirements.
- Work in close partnership with control functions such as Financial Control, Compliance, Model Validation, Market and Credit Risk, and Audit to ensure an appropriate governance and control infrastructure.
- Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients, and assets.
- Drive compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations, adhering to all policies and applying sound ethical judgment.
Qualifications
- Education: A Master’s degree or higher in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Physics, Financial Engineering, or Computer Science is preferred.
- Experience: 4-5 years of experience in a comparable quantitative modeling or analytics role, ideally focused on Fixed Income Products and Markets.
- Technical Skills:
- Expert-level programming skills in C++ for a production environment.
- Strong proficiency in Python for analytics, tooling, and data analysis.
- Deep understanding of probability theory, stochastic calculus, and numerical methods used to evaluate complex financial instruments.
- Solid foundation in software design principles and best practices.
- Product Knowledge: Demonstrable knowledge of fixed income markets, products and conventions as well as quantitative methods.
- Communication: Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to be a team player and explain complex concepts to diverse audiences.
This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.
Job Family Group:
Institutional Trading
Job Family:
Quantitative Analysis
Time Type:
Full time
Primary Location:
New York New York United States
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
$175,000.00 - $250,000.00
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.
Most Relevant Skills
Please see the requirements listed above.
Other Relevant Skills
For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.
Anticipated Posting Close Date:
Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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 Accessibility at Citi.
View Citi’s EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Quantitative Analyst
Translate your Australian credentials for U.S. employers
A three-year Australian bachelor's in mathematics or statistics is generally accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree for E-3 specialty occupation purposes. Request an official transcript and be ready to explain degree equivalency if your hiring team or immigration contact asks.
Target firms with active quantitative hiring pipelines
Asset managers, hedge funds, investment banks, and algorithmic trading firms hire quants in structured cycles. Search DOL LCA disclosure data by SOC code 15-2031 to identify which firms have filed for Quantitative Analyst roles and prioritise those in your outreach.
Clarify specialty occupation status before accepting an offer
Not every quant title automatically qualifies. Roles framed as general data analyst or business analyst positions may lack the degree-field specificity the E-3 requires. Confirm the job description ties the role directly to a quantitative discipline before your employer begins the LCA process.
Understand the LCA filing step your employer controls
Your employer files the Labor Condition Application with DOL before your visa appointment. LCA certification typically takes seven business days. If your start date is firm, make sure your employer submits well ahead of your consulate scheduling window, not after.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for end-to-end support
Once you have an offer, Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service handles the LCA, DS-160, and consulate preparation so nothing falls through during the transition. This matters for quant roles where start dates are tied to trading calendars or project cycles.
Prepare quantitative work samples for the consulate interview
Consular officers assess whether your background genuinely supports the specialty occupation claim. Bring documentation that connects your degree field directly to the role: published models, research outputs, or project summaries that demonstrate applied quantitative work, not just a job title.
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Find Quantitative Analyst JobsQuantitative Analyst E-3 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Quantitative Analyst jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for Quantitative Analyst roles where employers are open to E-3 sponsorship, filtering out positions that won't support the visa. Most general job searches surface quant roles without any indication of sponsorship willingness, which wastes time at a stage where employer fit matters as much as role fit.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Quantitative Analyst role qualify as a specialty occupation under the E-3?
Yes, provided the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific quantitative field such as mathematics, statistics, financial engineering, or applied economics. The key is that the degree requirement must be tied to the discipline, not just any bachelor's degree. Roles with vague or generalist degree requirements can create problems at the LCA stage.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Quantitative Analyst roles?
The E-3 has no annual cap and no lottery, so you can accept a quant offer at any time of year and start within weeks of your consulate appointment. The H-1B is capped at 85,000 per year with a randomised lottery, meaning most applicants must wait until the following October start date even if selected. For time-sensitive quant roles, the E-3 is structurally more practical.
Can I switch employers or roles while on an E-3 as a Quantitative Analyst?
Yes, but each new employer must file a fresh LCA and you cannot start work until that LCA is certified and your new visa documentation is in order. If you're moving between quant roles at different firms, build in at least two to three weeks for the LCA process before your intended start date. Changing roles within the same employer may also require a new LCA if the job duties shift materially.
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