Experienced Quantitative Strategist

WorldQuant; Greenwich (CT); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid medical and dental insurance

Flexible spending account

401(k)

Fully paid parental leave

Generous PTO

Employee discounts for gym memberships

Wellness activities

Healthy snacks

Casual dress code

Job summary

WorldQuant in Greenwich, Connecticut is seeking a talented individual with a PhD or Masters degree in a quantitative discipline to join their team. The role involves quantitative research, alpha research support for Portfolio Managers, and the development of tools used in portfolio management.

The ideal candidate will have 2-8 years of experience, strong programming skills in Python and/or C++, and a solid understanding of systematic strategies.

WorldQuant offers competitive compensation, including a base salary of $150,000 – $200,000, fully paid medical and dental insurance, and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• 2-8 years’ experience in quantitative research and/or development for systematic strategies.
• Strong background in data structures and algorithms.

Responsibilities

• Support Portfolio Managers with alpha research and implementation of quantitative trading strategies.
• Build and maintain tools and systems used throughout the research and portfolio management processes.

Skills

Quantitative research experience

Program in Python

Program in C++

Strong problem-solving abilities

Working knowledge of Linux

Education

PhD or Masters degree in relevant fields

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.

The Role

• Quantitative research experience and intimate knowledge of systematic strategies across a broad variety of asset classes including global equities, ETFs, futures, currencies, and options.

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.
• 2-8 years’ experience in quantitative research and/or quantitative development for systematic strategies.
• 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, 401(k), fully paid parental leave, and generous PTO that consists of:
  • twenty vacation days pro-rated based on the employee’s start date, at an accrual of 1.67 days per month,
  • three personal days,
  • ten sick days.
• Perks: Employee discounts for gym memberships, wellness activities, healthy snacks, casual dress code.
• Training: Learning and development courses, speakers, team‑building off-site.
• Employee resource groups.

Pay Transparency

WorldQuant pays a base salary, discretionary performance bonus, and benefits. For this position, the base pay range is $150,000 – $200,000 USD.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.