Data Science Intern
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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 :
WorldQuant is seeking exceptional individuals to join the firm as a Data Science Intern. While prior finance experience is not required a successful candidate must possess a strong interest in learning about finance and global markets.
- Perform analysis and generate models of financial datasets using machine learning techniques
- Verify the integrity of unstructured data and turn data into potentially valuable insights
- Develop and create data that seek to predict the movement of financial market by applying variety of algorithmic techniques
WHAT WE OFFER :
- Join our established mentoring program and receive one-on-one guidance by an accomplished advisor during the internship
- Competitive internship compensation
- Develop a global vision with opportunities to exchange ideas with various teams in WorldQuant global offices.
WorldQuant - Flexibility of self-managed work progress comfortable working environment and rich employee activities
WHAT YOULL BRING :
- Pursuing a Masters or PhD degree from a leading university in related fields (e.g. Electrical Engineering Physics Computer Science Mathematics Financial Engineering Big Data)
- Demonstrated ability of at least one programming language e.g. C python etc.; familiar with systems like Linux/Unix
Cpython Linux/Unix - Research experience in Deep LearningNLP and/or LLM is a plus
/ - Good English reading and writing skills
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The position is based in our research office in Beijing or Shanghai.
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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.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Intern
