BRAIN Researcher

WorldQuant LLC; Singapore; Sur place; SGD 70 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

WorldQuant LLC in Singapore is looking for Researchers to join their BRAIN team, focusing on developing financial algorithms and conducting quantitative research. Candidates should possess strong programming skills and analytical backgrounds, ideally with a degree in a relevant field. This role will involve collaborations in platform development and business strategy for user engagement.

Experience with the BRAIN platform and good communication skills in English are preferred. Join us at WorldQuant LLC and contribute to innovative financial solutions.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with the BRAIN platform or experience as a Research Consultant is preferred.
• Strong interest in learning about worldwide financial markets.
• Good communication and presentation skills in English.

Responsabilités

• Create and develop Alphas and other utilization algorithms on BRAIN.
• Conduct research on quantitative finance literature.
• Work with BRAIN Strategy and Operations country heads for user acquisition.

Connaissances

Programming experience (Java/C++/C/Python/MySQL/SQL Server)

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interest in financial markets

Formation

Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree in engineering, science, mathematics, finance or related fields

Outils

BRAIN platform

UNIX

Description du poste

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.

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.

About WorldQuant BRAIN

BRAIN is a group within WorldQuant similar to a traditional B2C fintech setup. Our mission is to simplify quant finance to participants, while they learn quant finance, AI and ML concepts. WorldQuant BRAIN provides an advanced crowdsourcing platform for external participants to contribute signals, data and more to the firm.

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.

Responsibilities

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