Senior Quantitative Strategist - Alpha Research & Systematic Trading

WorldQuant; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid medical and dental insurance

Flexible spending account

401k

Generous PTO

Gym membership discounts

Learning and development courses

Job summary

A systematic financial strategies firm in Florida seeks a candidate proficient in quantitative research and programming for a role supporting Portfolio Managers. Responsibilities include implementing quantitative trading strategies and managing research tools. Ideal applicants will have a PhD or Master's degree in relevant fields and 2-8 years of industry experience. This role offers a competitive salary range between $150,000 and $200,000 and a robust benefits package, fostering a culture of intellectual collaboration and accountability.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master's degree from a top university in a quantitative field.
• 2-8 years’ experience in quantitative research or development.
• Programming skills in Python and/or C++.

Responsibilities

• Support Portfolio Managers with alpha research and quantitative trading strategies.
• Build and maintain tools for quantitative research and portfolio management.

Skills

Quantitative research experience

Programming in Python and/or C++

Strong problem-solving abilities

Knowledge of data structures and algorithms

Working knowledge of Linux

Education

PhD or Master's degree in relevant fields

Job description

A systematic financial strategies firm in Florida seeks a candidate proficient in quantitative research and programming for a role supporting Portfolio Managers. Responsibilities include implementing quantitative trading strategies and managing research tools. Ideal applicants will have a PhD or Master's degree in relevant fields and 2-8 years of industry experience. This role offers a competitive salary range between $150,000 and $200,000 and a robust benefits package, fostering a culture of intellectual collaboration and accountability.