Quantitative Strategist

2 months ago


Old Greenwich, Connecticut, United States WorldQuant Full time
Join Our Team as a Quantitative Strategist

WorldQuant is a leading financial services company that develops and deploys systematic financial strategies across a broad range of asset classes and global markets. We are seeking a highly skilled Quantitative Strategist to join our team and contribute to the production of high-quality predictive signals (alphas) through our proprietary research platform.

About the Role

We are looking for a talented individual with a strong background in quantitative research and/or quantitative development for systematic strategies. The successful candidate will have a PhD or Masters degree from a top university, with a major in computer science, mathematics, statistics, physics, engineering, or quantitative finance discipline.

Key Responsibilities
  • Support Portfolio Managers with alpha research, modeling, 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 We Offer
  • Competitive salary range of $150,000 to $200,000
  • Discretionary performance bonus
  • Full 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
  • Employee discounts for gym memberships, wellness activities, etc.
  • Healthy snacks
  • Casual dress code
  • Learning and development courses
  • Speakers
  • Team-building off-site
  • Employee resource groups

We are an equal opportunity employer and do 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.