Quantitative Research Analyst Recruiting
[Application deadline: November 15, 2009]
WorldQuant is a private institutional investment management complex consisting of an international team of researchers, traders and technologists who constantly work toward even greater quantification and automation in the development of its trading processes.
We are currently seeking research scientists in China to create quantitative and computer-based models to predict the movements of the worldwide stock markets and financial markets. Candidates need not have prior knowledge of financial markets but must have a strong interest in learning about that. Our highly accomplished senior staff will provide the new hires with mentoring and guidance to help them succeed.
These positions will be based in Beijing or Shanghai.
We offer outstanding career opportunities, which include:
* Excellent financial rewards
* Friendly working environment
* Opportunity to be promoted to Assistant Vice President in 2 to 4 years
* Rare opportunity to learn from highly successful investment experts
Candidates for the research scientist position must:
* Possess a Bachelors degree from one of the best universities in US or China and also be having or expecting a M.S. / PhD degree in a highly analytical field, such as:
- Engineering
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Computer Science
or any other field that is highly analytical and quantitative
* Have a research scientist mindset, i.e., be a deep thinker, creative, persevering, smart, a self-starter, etc.
* Be competent in a programming language (C or C)
* Have a strong interest in learning about worldwide financial markets
* Have a strong work ethic
If you are interested in applying for this position, please email your resume in ENGLISH to wqjob666@
Please DO NOT re-send your resumes if you had.
We will host a hedge fund career presentation on November 19 in Beijing at the below time and location. You are cordially welcome to join us.