Start your career at Citi Hungary as a Markets Quantitative Analysis (MQA) Intern!

Join the Markets Quantitative Analysis (MQA) Centre of Excellence, a vital division within Citi's Global Markets business. Here, we're at the forefront of developing sophisticated analytical models crucial for pricing securities and effectively managing the Firm's market positions. This involves everything from mathematical research and model derivation, to coding, rigorous testing, and thorough documentation for formal validation, ultimately delivering these models to our Trading Desks and integrating them into the Firm's books and records systems. We also play a key role in the development of core tools, processes, and analytics, and we are committed to providing hands-on training through work on global financial technologies.

We offer internship roles for the summer months of 2026 (starting mid-June).

What does Citi MQA offer during the internship?

• Comprehensive Learning Experience: All interns gain invaluable exposure to quantitative methods, best-in-class coding practices, and global financial technologies through diverse and engaging projects.
• MSc Thesis Supervision: We offer the possibility of MSc thesis supervision through experienced Citi colleagues with extensive industry and research backgrounds*.
• Tailored Role Opportunities: This internship provides exciting opportunities to dive into the world of quantitative finance, where you can apply and enhance your skills across various specializations. Your specific responsibilities will be shaped by your academic background and interview performance, allowing you to explore roles such as:
  • Quantitative Analyst (BSc or MSc): An opportunity to contribute to the development, optimization, documentation, and performance analysis of critical financial models within our analytics libraries. This role allows you to apply your strong academic background in Mathematics and hone your programming skills in C++ or Python in a practical setting.
  • Quantitative Developer (BSc or MSc): A chance to develop and optimize powerful tools built upon our advanced analytics libraries. You'll leverage your software development skills in Python and apply your numerical abilities to create impactful solutions.
  • Quantitative Development & Operations (BSc or MSc): An exciting role supporting our development infrastructure, databases, and productivity tools, along with managing the build, testing, and release cycles of our analytics libraries. This position is perfect for those looking to apply their Computer Science skills and work with Python or Linux bash languages in a real-world financial environment.

Whom we think will be a good fit:

• An Active Hungarian student ID or Hungarian citizenship.
• Current enrollment in a BSc/MSc/PhD program in any STEM field (e.g., Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, etc.) or similar disciplines.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
• Great attention to detail, good organizational skills, and a collaborative team-player attitude.
• Additionally, we value specific skills for each role:
  • For Quantitative Analyst / Developer roles: A keen interest in and foundational knowledge of programming/scripting languages such as C++ or Python.
  • For Quantitative Analyst roles: Demonstrated strong numerical and analytical skills.
  • For Quantitative Development & Operations roles: Experience or a strong desire to learn about the Linux operating system and SQL.

Why join us?

• We provide an exceptional learning experience that will kickstart your career.
• We offer transparent career paths and opportunities for future full-time positions.
• You will thrive in a creative, inspiring, multinational working environment with flexible work options, including a hybrid working model.
• You will become part of a socially active team and diverse networking opportunities.

Apply to join the world’s most global bank and explore the true extent of your capabilities!

* Please note that the thesis work is not part of the internship contractual agreement, and the thesis projects are independent of the work performed at Citi.

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Job Family Group:

Management Development Programs

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Job Family:

Intern

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Time Type:

Full time

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Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

Ft0.00 - Ft572,082,000.00

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Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

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Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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