About the job
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. Our teams work collaboratively to drive the production of alphas and financial strategies - the foundation of a balanced, global investment platform.
WorldQuant is built on a culture that pairs academic sensibility with accountability for results. Employees are encouraged to think openly about problems, balancing intellectualism and practicality. Excellent ideas come from anyone, anywhere. Employees are encouraged to challenge conventional thinking and possess an attitude of continuous improvement.
Our goal is to hire the best and the brightest. We value intellectual horsepower first and foremost, and people who demonstrate an outstanding talent. There is no roadmap to future success, so we need people who can help us build it.
About WorldQuant BRAIN: BRAIN is a group within WorldQuant similar to a traditional B2C fintech setup. Our mission is to simplify quant finance and provide global remote-work opportunities to participants, while they learn quant finance, AI and ML concepts. WorldQuant Brain provides an advanced crowdsourcing platform for external participants to contribute signals, data and more to the firm's business.
The Role: WorldQuant is seeking interns to join the BRAIN team. BRAIN is WorldQuant's crowdsourcing initiative that allows anyone in the world with the right skills to become a Quant.
Unique Opportunity
To understand the connections between advanced mathematical & computational methods and their intersection with the modern financial industry
To learn from researchers during personal mentorship and regular meetings
To work in a friendly and collegial working environment
Possible consideration for a full-time position after graduation, based upon internship performance among other factors
Research
Create and develop Alphas and other utilization algorithms on BRAIN
Conduct research on academic quantitative finance literature
Assist BRAIN researchers in identifying and designing new research domains. Generate ideas to grow the domain
Platform development
Analyze current functionalities on BRAIN, provide solutions and recommendations to the BRAIN team
Design and test new functionalities and datasets on BRAIN
Business DevelopmentAssist BRAIN Strategy and Operations country heads and other Business Development partners to enhance & implement BRAIN business strategy for user and consultant acquisition and engagement
What You'll Bring
Familiarity and competence in using BRAIN, or BRAIN Research Consultant preferred
Possess or expect a 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
Have a strong interest in learning about worldwide financial markets
Possess good communication and presentation skills in English
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