Entry-Level Quantitative Strategist

WorldQuant; Singapore; On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in financial strategies seeks an Entry-Level Quantitative Strategist. The role involves supporting Portfolio Managers in research and implementation of quantitative trading strategies. Ideal candidates will have a strong quantitative background and programming skills in Python or C++. Excellent benefits include fully paid medical insurance and generous PTO.

Benefits

Fully paid medical and dental insurance

Flexible spending account

401k

Generous PTO with unlimited sick days

Employee discounts for gym memberships

Healthy snacks

Casual dress code

Learning and development courses

Qualifications

• Quantitative educational background required.
• Ability to program in Python and/or C++.

Responsibilities

• Support Portfolio Managers with alpha research and quantitative trading strategies.
• Build and maintain tools used in quantitative research.

Skills

Python

C++

Problem-solving

Data structures

Algorithms

Education

PhD or Masters degree

Tools

Linux

Job description

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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

• We are seeking candidates with a quantitative educational background and an interest in systematic trading
  
  

Job Responsibilities (include, But Not Limited To The Following)

• 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
  
  

What You’ll Bring

• 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
  
  

Our Benefits

• Core 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
• Perks: Employee discounts for gym memberships, wellness activities etc., healthy snacks, casual dress code
• Training: learning and development courses, speakers, team-building off-site
• Employee resource groups
  
  

WorldQuant is a total compensation organization where you will be eligible for a base salary, discretionary performance bonus, and benefits. The estimated salary range for this position is $150,000 to $200,000 which is specific to New York and may change in the future. When finalizing an offer, we will take into consideration an individual’s experience level and the qualifications they bring to the role to formulate a competitive total compensation package.

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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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

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