Full-Time

Entry-Level Quantitative Strategist

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WorldQuant

WorldQuant

1,001-5,000 employees

Quantitative asset management using predictive algorithms

Compensation Overview

$150k - $200k/yr

+ Bonus

Entry

London, UK + 8 more

More locations: San Francisco, CA, USA | Austin, TX, USA | Stamford, CT, USA | Paris, France | Miami, FL, USA | West Palm Beach, FL, USA | Chicago, IL, USA | New York, NY, USA

The estimated salary range for this position is specific to New York.

Category
Investment Banking
Finance & Banking
Required Skills
Python
Data Structures & Algorithms
C/C++
Linux/Unix
Requirements
  • 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
Responsibilities
  • 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

WorldQuant manages assets for institutional investors like pension funds and sovereign wealth funds using data and predictive algorithms. The firm employs over 1,000 professionals globally and focuses on quantitative research and algorithmic trading, utilizing mathematical models to find investment opportunities. Unlike many competitors, WorldQuant encourages its employees to innovate and experiment, fostering a culture where everyone can contribute, regardless of their position. The company's goal is to generate returns for clients while maintaining a commitment to equal opportunity in the workplace.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$148.5M

Headquarters

Greenwich, Connecticut

Founded

2007

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased interest in ESG investing could attract more institutional investors.
  • Advancements in quantum computing may revolutionize algorithmic trading for WorldQuant.
  • The rise of alternative data sources enhances predictive algorithms and trading strategies.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from firms like Two Sigma and Renaissance Technologies.
  • Potential talent poaching by larger firms or tech companies.
  • Regulatory scrutiny on algorithmic trading practices is intensifying.

What makes WorldQuant unique

  • WorldQuant employs over 1,000 professionals across 27 global offices.
  • The firm uses data, talent, and predictive algorithms to manage assets.
  • WorldQuant encourages innovation and equal opportunity among its employees.

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Benefits

Performance Bonus

Flexible Work Hours

Company News

eFinancialCareers
Mar 20th, 2025
The $140k side hustle that helps get a hedge fund job

WorldQuant has just announced its fifth annual International Quant Championship (IQC), a three-stage team-based competition with a prize pool of $100k.

eFinancialCareers
Nov 15th, 2024
The unusual experiments of ADIA's 150 AI experts

Karolis Jankauskas joined ADIA last month from Millennium spinoff Worldquant, where he was VP of deep research data science.

Hedgeweek
Mar 30th, 2023
WorldQuant appoints deputy general manager in London

WorldQuant, the Connecticut-headquartered hedge fund firm founded in 2007 by ex-video game programmer-turned portfolio manager Igor Tulchinsky, has appointed James Henderson as deputy general manager based in London, according to a report by Reuters.