WQBRAIN AI Researcher

The role

You will conduct research in AI and large language models and use them to build quantitative models for WorldQuant's BRAIN platform. You will analyze large financial datasets and collaborate with platform development teams.

What you will do

• Conduct research in AI and LLMs, including Transformer models, Reinforcement Learning and Generative AI.
• Design, train and fine-tune LLMs and other AI models to extract insights and generate signals.
• Apply AI concepts to create and enhance alphas on the BRAIN platform.
• Analyze large-scale financial datasets and build models using statistical, mathematical and machine learning techniques.
• Collaborate with platform development teams to design and test new functionalities and datasets.
• Stay updated on the latest advances in AI and LLM research and identify ways to apply them in quantitative finance.

Required qualifications

• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience in AI, machine learning and LLMs.
• Proficiency in Python and C++.
• Familiarity with PyTorch or TensorFlow.
• Solid foundation in mathematics, statistics and quantitative modeling.
• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Computer Science, AI, Mathematics, Financial Engineering or a related field from a leading university.
• Creative problem solver with a research mindset.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented culture.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in English.

Nice to have

• Experience with financial datasets.

Benefits

• Competitive and attractive compensation package with a clear career road-map.
• Training courses, library, speakers, and share and learn events.
• Premium health insurance and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Generous time-off policy and re-creation sabbatical leave based on tenure.
• Trade Union benefits for staff and family.
• Monthly team building activities and employee clubs.
• Annual company trip and occasional global conferences.
• Daily happy hour with tea break, snacks and meals in the office.

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About the company

WorldQuant develops and deploys systematic financial strategies across many asset classes and global markets. WorldQuant BRAIN is a group that simplifies quant finance and offers a crowdsourcing platform for external participants to contribute signals and data.