Quantitative Researcher

WorldQuant develops and deploys systematic financial strategies across a broad range of asset classes and global markets. We seek to produce high-quality predictive signals (alphas) through our proprietary research platform to employ financial strategies focused on exploiting market inefficiencies. Our teams work collaboratively to drive the production of alphas and financial strategies – the foundation of a balanced, global investment platform.

WorldQuant’s success is built on a culture that pairs academic sensibility with accountability for results. Employees are encouraged to think openly about problems, balancing intellectualism and practicality. Excellent ideas come from anyone, anywhere. Employees are encouraged to challenge conventional thinking and possess an attitude of continuous improvement. That’s a key ingredient in remaining a leader in any industry.

Our goal is to hire the best and the brightest. We value intellectual horsepower first and foremost, and people who demonstrate an outstanding talent. There is no roadmap to future success, so we need people who can help us build it. Our collective intelligence will drive us there.

The Role: Research is at the core of WorldQuant. Through rigorous exploration and unconstrained thinking about how to apply data to the financial markets, our researchers are in constant search of new alphas. We strive to understand data in ways our competitors don’t believe is possible. Researchers at WorldQuant employ tested processes seeking to identify high-quality predictive signals that we believe are undiscovered by the wider market. These signals are mathematical expressions of data that are used as inputs in our quantitative models.

WorldQuant is seeking an exceptional individual to join the firm as a Quantitative Researcher. The person must have a strong understanding of the investment research process to create computer-based models that seek to predict movements of global financial markets. While prior finance experience is not required, a successful candidate must possess a strong interest in learning about finance and global markets. Candidates will have a research scientist mind-set; be a self-starter, a creative and persevering deep problem solver who is motivated by unsolved challenges.

Its Impact: As we pursue our goal of creating new alphas, we need researchers who will lead us there. WorldQuant’s unique investment platform is a leader amongst its peers and the methodology we employ is innovative. We desire people who will help us in our steadfast pursuit to succeed.

Job Responsibilities (including, but not limited to, the following):
Building algorithmic, computer-driven models
Conducting research on academic quantitative finance literature
Exploring and handling data
Applying an alignment of innovative methods in Applied Mathematics, Computer Science and Financial Economics.
What You'll Bring:
B.Sc. or an advanced degree from a leading university in a quantitative or highly analytical field (e.g. Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics)\
Ranked in the top 10% of bachelor’s degree class
Previous experience as a quant in a research focused capacity
Shown ability to program in C/C++ on a Unix/Linux platform is a plus
Excellent problem solving abilities and judgment with a strong attention to detail, creative, self-starter
Mature, with the ability to operate in a collaborative, team-oriented culture
Strong English language skills; ability to communicate sophisticated concepts in simple terms
Interested and qualified candidates please send resumes to [email protected].

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