Quant Event & Competitions (Q4 2026)
Most people think quant hiring runs on resumes and referrals. A lot of it does. But firms also use competitions and events to find talent, and some treat a strong result as a fast track to interviews. If you don’t have the pedigree or the network yet, these are some of the few places where a good result can get you noticed on its own.
Here’s what’s coming up this quarter.
Feel free to subscribe if you’d like to get updates in your inbox whenever new events & competitions are coming up.
DateFirmEvent
Entry deadline 3–9 Nov 2026Sequoia × Citadel Securities × OpenAI
Pokerbot CompetitionDeadlines at 11:59 PM local time: 3 Nov for the Bay Area (PT), 6 Nov for Boston (ET), 9 Nov for Pittsburgh (ET)
Apply by 11 Jan 2027Citadel × Citadel Securities
Women’s DatathonIn person in Miami, early Feb 2027. For undergraduate women at universities in the US or Canada
Apply by 29 Jan 2027Citadel Securities
Discover Citadel Securities (EMEA)In person in London, end of Mar 2027. For first- and second-year students
Apply by 14 Feb 2027Citadel
Discover Citadel (Hong Kong)In person in Hong Kong, end of Mar 2027. For undergraduates at universities in Hong Kong or mainland China
Apply by 25 Feb 2027Citadel Securities
Quant Invitational (EMEA)In person in London, mid-Apr 2027. For penultimate-year students in Europe
Apply by 5 Mar 2027Citadel × Citadel Securities
Discover Citadel (US)In person in New York, early Apr 2027. For first- and second-year students at universities in the US or Canada