Citi Markets Quantitative Analysis (MQA)

Why complete this job simulation

A risk-free way to experience work on the job with us at Citi. Practice your skills with example tasks and build your confidence to ace your applications.

Self-paced

3-4 hours

No grades

No assessments

Intermediate

Welcome to the Citi Markets Quant Experience! We are thrilled to have you here.

At Citi, we are a global bank committed to enabling progress and economic growth. With a legacy spanning over two centuries, we empower individuals, businesses, governments, and communities to achieve their financial goals.

During this program, you will get the opportunity to step into the shoes of a quantitative analyst and complete tasks that replicate the work that our Markets Quant team does every day. You’ll learn key skills in financial risk management, securities structuring, quantitative analysis, and market research.

We hope this program provides a great resource for you to upskill and strengthen your resume as you explore career options and a potential career at Citi.

How it works

Complete tasks guided by pre-recorded videos and example answers from our team at Citi. No live sessions, all self-paced.
Earn a certificate and add it to your resume and LinkedIn as an extra curricular activity.
Stand out in applications. Confidently answer interview questions and explain why you’re a good fit for our team.

Skills you will learn and practice:

Capital Markets

Collaboration

Communication

Communication Skills

Critical Thinking

Customer Focus

Financial Analysis

Financial Mathematics

Market Analysis

Quantitative Analysis

Risk Assessment

Risk Management

Risk Strategy

Teamwork

Introduction from Citi

Hear Julio DeGraca, Managing Director at Citi, introduce the simulation.

Tasks

Intro & Scenario

Background context and your project team

Your role

You are a quantitative analyst intern at Citi, joining the bustling Markets division for a summer internship.
As part of the Markets Quant team, you'll work alongside seasoned professionals, each playing a crucial role in analyzing and navigating financial markets.
Your primary role is to assist the team in quantitative analysis tasks, applying your skills and learning from experienced mentors to gain valuable insights into the world of financial markets.

Your goal

Your goal is to actively contribute to the team's projects by completing tasks that range from reviewing financial math fundamentals to pricing commodities, hedging securities, and managing risk.
Through these tasks, you'll deepen your understanding of quantitative analysis techniques and their applications in real-world scenarios within Citi's Markets division.
By the end of the program, you will have developed essential skills and knowledge that will prepare you for a successful career in quantitative analysis within the financial industry.

Intro & Scenario

Background context and your project team

Your role

You are a quantitative analyst intern at Citi, joining the bustling Markets division for a summer internship.
As part of the Markets Quant team, you'll work alongside seasoned professionals, each playing a crucial role in analyzing and navigating financial markets.
Your primary role is to assist the team in quantitative analysis tasks, applying your skills and learning from experienced mentors to gain valuable insights into the world of financial markets.

Your goal

Your goal is to actively contribute to the team's projects by completing tasks that range from reviewing financial math fundamentals to pricing commodities, hedging securities, and managing risk.
Through these tasks, you'll deepen your understanding of quantitative analysis techniques and their applications in real-world scenarios within Citi's Markets division.
By the end of the program, you will have developed essential skills and knowledge that will prepare you for a successful career in quantitative analysis within the financial industry.

Reviews

4.6

I liked the practical and realistic nature of the simulation. It effectively connected quantitative finance concepts with real-world applications in pricing, hedging, structured products, and risk management. The progressive task structure made learning engaging and helped me better understand the role of a quantitative analyst at Citi.

Student, Rajeev Gandhi memorial college of engineering and technology

I liked how the simulation applied real Citi Markets concepts to coffee commodities. The step-by-step tasks on pricing futures using cost of carry model, using Monte Carlo for structured notes, and risk management analysis were very practical. It helped me understand how quantitative models are used in investment banking. The templates made it easy to organize my work like a real analyst.

Student, Saurashtra University

I really liked how the simulation let me step into the shoes of a quantitative analyst. Applying models like Black-Scholes and Monte Carlo to coffee futures made the math feel real and practical. I enjoyed seeing how market factors like supply, demand, and weather directly affect pricing and risk. It was a fun, hands-on way to understand trading and risk management in a safe environment.

Student

More from Citi

Find out more about what Citi has to offer - job simulations, open opportunities, and more.