Quantitative talent

Quantitative talent

At Cititec, we specialise in quantitative recruitment from analysts, developers, strategists, and researchers. From desk-aligned quant teams to centralised quantitative functions, we help you build high-performing teams that drive commercial impact.

We operate globally to connect top quantitative talent with hedge funds, commodities trading firms, and utilities companies. Whether you’re launching a new desk, strengthening your pricing or risk platforms, or scaling your quantitative research capabilities, we deliver the expertise you need to stay competitive.

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We can help you hire:

We can help you hire:

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Our track record

Our track record

Our track record includes successful placements across energy, metals, and agriculture markets, particularly in quantitative analyst, development, and researcher roles.

Whether you're:

  • Building out a quantitative analytics team
  • Launching a new trading desk
  • Strengthening your quantitative risk and pricing platforms

…we connect you with top-tier quantitative talent who combine technical depth with real-world trading insight.

Blogs

Blogs

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The Rise of the 2-in-1 Quant in Commodities Trading

The Rise of the 2-in-1 Quant in Commodities Trading

There’s a new kind of unicorn in quant hiring: the 2-in-1 quant. Someone equipped with a PhD, who has deep modelling expertise, and the ability to write and maintain robust production code. The demand for these unicorns is highest in environments like: But the reality of the situation is that very few people are 50:50 hybrids. Typically, they’re either excellent
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AI Reality Check: Why Systematic Still Wins in Commodities Trading

AI Reality Check: Why Systematic Still Wins in Commodities Trading

We had the pleasure of speaking with William Gebhardt, Founding Partner at 10Dynamics Limited, a global systematic investment firm, to explore what keeps systematic and quantitative strategies at the forefront of commodities trading, and where AI still falls short. Artificial intelligence is firmly in the spotlight, pushing boundaries in jaw-dropping (if carefully curated) demonstrations, and increasingly playing a role in
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Lessons on Digital Transformation From Alpiq’s Head of Trading

Lessons on Digital Transformation From Alpiq’s Head of Trading

We spoke with Navin Parasram, Head of Trading at Alpiq, a leading Swiss energy producer and service provider, about what good digital transformation should look like and what technologists and business leaders overlook. With decades of experience across energy markets, Navin shares a straight-talking view on where transformations succeed, where they stall, and why getting it right starts with your
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Looking to hire quantitative talent?

Our network spans the most in-demand quantitative talent globally, combining PhDs in mathematics and physics with strong commercial experience. We understand how to find the right blend of academic excellence and real-world impact.
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