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.
ABOUT WORLDQUANT BRAINTM:
BRAIN is a group within WorldQuant similar to a traditional B2C fintech setup. Our mission is to simplify quant finance and help participants learn and grow through exposure to quant finance, AI, and ML concepts, and in addition, potentially earn compensation based on the quantity and quality of their ideas. WorldQuant BRAIN provides an advanced crowdsourcing platform for external participants to contribute signals, data, and more.
THE ROLE:
WorldQuant is seeking Researchers to join the BRAIN team. BRAIN is WorldQuant’s crowdsourcing initiative that allows anyone in the world with the right skills to become a Quant.
Research
- Create and develop Alphas and other utilization algorithms on BRAIN
- Conduct research on academic quantitative finance literature
- Identify and design new research domains. Generate ideas to grow the domain
Platform development
- Analyze current functionalities available to researchers, identify any issues with the platform and provide solutions and recommendations to the BRAIN team
- Design and test new functionalities and datasets on the BRAIN platform.
Business Development and Consultant Engagement
- Work with BRAIN Strategy and Operations country heads and other Business Development partners to enhance & implement BRAIN business strategy for user and consultant acquisition
- Conduct training sessions for BRAIN users and consultants
- Prepare and update training curriculum of BRAIN
WHAT YOU’LL BRING:
- Familiarity and competence in using BRAIN, ex-VRC Research Consultant, or BRAIN Research Consultant preferred
- Possess or expect a Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree in engineering, science, mathematics, finance or any other related field that is highly analytical and quantitative from a leading university
- Demonstrated programming experience in one of the following (Java/C++/C/Python/MySQL/SQL
- Server); knowledge of UNIX preferred
- Possess a research scientist mind-set; be a self-starter, a creative and persevering deep thinker who is motivated by unsolved challenges
- Have a strong interest in learning about worldwide financial markets
- Possess good communication and presentation skills in English
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Skills Required
- Possess or expect a Bachelor's or advanced degree in engineering, science, mathematics, finance, or another highly analytical and quantitative field from a leading university
- Demonstrated programming experience in Java, C++, C, Python, MySQL, or SQL Server
- Strong quantitative and analytical research mindset
- Self-starter who is creative, persevering, and motivated by unsolved challenges
- Strong interest in worldwide financial markets
- Good communication and presentation skills in English
- Familiarity and competence in using BRAIN, or experience as a VRC Research Consultant or BRAIN Research Consultant
- Knowledge of UNIX
WorldQuant Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about WorldQuant and has not been reviewed or approved by WorldQuant.
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Healthcare Strength — Feedback suggests medical and dental coverage is fully paid for employees and dependents, indicating strong health benefits support. This breadth and cost coverage positions healthcare as a notable strength.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Feedback suggests paid time off is generous, with substantial vacation, personal days, and sick time described. The overall time‑off structure is portrayed as comprehensive.
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Parental & Family Support — Feedback suggests fully paid parental leave is provided. Family-oriented provisions complement core benefits to support caregiving needs.
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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.
