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Job Location drjobs

San Francisco, CA - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

$ 150000 - 200000

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

WorldQuant develops and deploys systematic financial strategies across a broad range of asset classes and global markets. We seek to produce highquality 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 quantitative research experience and intimate knowledge of systematic strategies across a broad variety of asset classes including global equities and/or 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 Youll Bring:

  • PhD or Masters degree from a top university with a major in computer science mathematics statistics physics engineering or quantitative finance discipline
  • 28 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 problemsolving 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 teambuilding offsite
  • 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 $150000 to $200000 which is specific to New York and may change in the future. When finalizing an offer we will take into consideration an individuals experience level and the qualifications they bring to the role to formulate a competitive total compensation package.

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