Quantitative Research Intern

About the Company

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.

Responsibilities

• Build computer-based models to predict movements of global financial markets
• Analyze and apply various types of data to financial markets through rigorous exploration
• Use unconstrained thinking to find new ways to analyze data

Requirements

• Pursuing a B.S., M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Financial Engineering, or Big Data
• Expected graduation in late 2026 or 2027
• Proficiency in at least one programming language such as C++ or Python
• Familiarity with Linux/Unix systems
• Good English reading and writing skills

Benefits

• Competitive internship compensation
• Eligibility for full-time offers for top performers
• Mentoring program with one-on-one guidance from accomplished advisors
• Opportunities to exchange ideas with global teams
• Flexible self-managed work progress and comfortable environment