Entry-Level Quantitative Strategist

Posted 16 Days Ago
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12 Locations
1-3 Years Experience
Financial Services
The Role
Seeking candidates with a quantitative educational background and an interest in systematic trading. Responsibilities include supporting Portfolio Managers with alpha research, modelling, portfolio construction, optimization, and implementation of quantitative trading strategies, as well as building and maintaining tools and systems used throughout the quantitative research and portfolio management processes.
Summary Generated by Built In

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 market inefficiencies. Our teams work collaboratively to drive the production of alphas and financial strategies – the foundation of a balanced, global investment platform.

WorldQuant 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.

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.

The Role: 

  • We are seeking candidates with a quantitative educational background and an interest in systematic trading

Job Responsibilities (include, but not limited to the following)

  • Support Portfolio Managers with alpha research, modelling, portfolio construction, optimization, and implementation of quantitative trading strategies
  • Build and maintain tools and systems used throughout the quantitative research and portfolio management processes

What You’ll Bring:

  • PhD or Masters degree from a top university, with a major in computer science, mathematics, statistics, physics, engineering, or quantitative finance discipline
  • Demonstrated ability to program in Python and/or C++, with a strong background in data structures and algorithms
  • Working knowledge of Linux
  • Strong problem-solving abilities
  • Strong moral integrity and work ethic

Our Benefits:

  • Core Benefits: Fully paid medical and dental insurance for employees and dependents, flexible spending account, 401k, full paid parental leave, generous PTO (paid time off) with unlimited sick days
  • Perks: Employee discounts for gym memberships, wellness activities etc., healthy snacks, casual dress code
  • Training: learning and development courses, speakers, team-building off-site
  • Employee resource groups

WorldQuant is a total compensation organization where you will be eligible for a base salary, discretionary performance bonus, and benefits. The estimated salary range for this position is $150,000 to $200,000 which is specific to New York and may change in the future. When finalizing an offer we will take into consideration an individual’s experience level and the qualifications they bring to the role to formulate a competitive total compensation package.










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Top Skills

C++
Python
The Company
HQ: Old Greenwich, CT
2,008 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2007

What We Do

WorldQuant is a global quantitative asset management firm with over $7 billion in assets under management. Founded in 2007 by Igor Tulchinsky with the belief that talent is global, but opportunity is not, WorldQuant has more than 1,000 employees spread among 26 global offices. WorldQuant seeks to get to the future faster, guided by the principle that there are an infinite number of insights to discover. The firm develops and deploys investment strategies across a variety of asset classes in global markets. For more information on WorldQuant’s philosophy and culture, please visit www.worldquant.com.

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