Entry-Level Quantitative Strategist

Job Description

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World Quant 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 collaborate to drive the production of alphas and financial strategies – the foundation of a balanced, global investment platform. We encourage academic rigor combined with accountability for results.

Employees are encouraged to think openly, challenge conventional thinking, and pursue continuous improvement.

• Quantitative educational background and interest in systematic trading.

• 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.

• Ph.D. or Master’s degree from a top university, in computer science, mathematics, statistics, physics, engineering, or quantitative finance.
• Proficiency in Python and/or C++ with strong data‑structures and algorithm knowledge.
• Working knowledge of Linux.
• Strong problem‑solving abilities.
• Strong moral integrity and work ethic.

• Fully paid medical and dental insurance for employees and dependents.
• Flexible spending account.
• 401(k) plan.
• Fully paid parental leave.
• Generous PTO: twenty vacation days prorated based on start date (1.67 days/month), three personal days, and ten sick days.
• Employee discounts for gym memberships, wellness activities, healthy snacks, casual dress code.
• Learning and development courses, speakers, team‑building off‑site.
• Employee resource groups.

World Quant is a total compensation organization where you will be eligible for a base salary, discretionary performance bonus, and benefits. Base pay range for this position is $150,000 – $200,000 USD. When finalizing an offer, experience level and qualifications will be considered to formulate a competitive total compensation package. For any missing details please contact [email protected].

World Quant 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.

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