BRAIN Researcher

Responsibilities

• Create and develop Alphas and other utilization algorithms on BRAIN
• Conduct research on academic quantitative finance literature
• Identify and design new research domains and generate ideas to grow the domain
• Analyze current functionalities available to researchers, identify issues, and provide solutions and recommendations
• Design and test new functionalities and datasets on the BRAIN platform
• Work with BRAIN Strategy and Operations country heads and Business Development partners to enhance and implement BRAIN business strategy for user and consultant acquisition
• Conduct training sessions for BRAIN users and consultants
• Prepare and update training curriculum of BRAIN

Requirements

• Familiarity and competence in using BRAIN, ex-VRC Research Consultant, or BRAIN Research Consultant preferred
• Bachelor's degree or advanced degree in engineering, science, mathematics, finance, or any other related field that is highly analytical and quantitative from a leading university
• Demonstrated programming experience in one of the following: Java, C++, C, Python, MySQL, SQL Server
• Knowledge of UNIX preferred
• Research scientist mind-set; self-starter, creative and persevering deep thinker motivated by unsolved challenges
• Strong interest in learning about worldwide financial markets
• Good communication and presentation skills in English

Benefits

• Competitive and attractive compensation package with clear career road-map
• Strong culture of learning and development: training courses, library, speakers, share and learn events
• Premium Health Insurance and Employee Assistance Program
• Generous time-off policy, re-creation sabbatical leave based on tenure, Trade Union benefits for staff and family
• Team building activities every month and local engagement events
• Employee clubs: football, ping-pong, badminton, yoga, running, PS5, movies, etc.
• Annual company trip and occasional global conferences
• Happy-hour with tea break, snacks and meals every day in the office

About the Company

WorldQuant develops and deploys systematic financial strategies across a broad range of asset classes and global markets. The firm seeks to produce high-quality predictive signals (alphas) through its proprietary research platform and employs financial strategies focused on market inefficiencies. WorldQuant is built on a culture that pairs academic sensibility with accountability for results, encouraging open thinking and continuous improvement. BRAIN is a group within WorldQuant that provides an advanced crowdsourcing platform for external participants to contribute signals, data, and more, simplifying quant finance and helping participants learn and grow through exposure to quant finance, AI, and ML concepts.