WQBRAIN Researcher

WorldQuant; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

WorldQuant is seeking Researchers to join their BRAIN team in London. This role involves creating and developing Alphas, analyzing platform functionalities, and conducting training for users. Ideal candidates have strong programming skills and at least a Bachelor’s degree in a related analytical field.

The position encourages creative problem-solving and a strong interest in financial markets. The environment promotes continuous improvement and collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with BRAIN platform and expected Consultant status.
• Strong interest in worldwide financial markets.
• Self-starter with research scientist mindset.

Responsibilities

• Create and develop Alphas and algorithms on BRAIN.
• Analyze functionalities and provide solutions to platform issues.
• Conduct training sessions for BRAIN users.

Skills

Programming experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in a related field

Tools

Java/C++/C/Python/MySQL/SQL Server

Job description

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 Brain

worldquantbrain.com

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. Visit https://www.worldquant.com/brain/ for more information about WorldQuant Brain.

WorldQuant is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation or preference, age, marital status, citizenship, national origin, disability, military status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or any other protected characteristic as established by applicable law.