At a Glance
- Tasks: Create and develop innovative financial algorithms while collaborating with a global team.
- Company: Join WorldQuant, a leader in systematic financial strategies and cutting-edge research.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, diverse work culture, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with a focus on continuous improvement and intellectual collaboration.
- Why this job: Make an impact in finance by solving complex challenges and driving innovation.
- Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field and programming skills in languages like Python or Java.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 70000 £ per year.
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
- 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. Applicants expected to have Consultant status on the BRAIN Platform - worldquantbrain.com
- 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
Position based in London.
WQBRAIN Researcher employer: WorldQuant
WorldQuant is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and collaborative work culture in the heart of Greater London. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, we offer opportunities for professional development while tackling complex challenges in a supportive environment. Our commitment to innovation and independence empowers our team members to excel and make meaningful contributions to large-scale research operations.
