Remote Entry-Level Quantitative Strategist

Summary

Join a dynamic team at WorldQuant, where you'll work collaboratively to drive the production of alphas and financial strategies. We're seeking candidates with a quantitative educational background and an interest in systematic trading.

Requirements

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

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
• Employee discounts for gym memberships, wellness activities etc
• Healthy snacks
• Casual dress code
• Learning and development courses, speakers, team-building off-site
• Employee resource groups