Deep Researcher

The role

This role is a Quantitative Researcher position on a team that works with data scientists, data engineers and technologists. You will research sector or broad alphas based on fundamentals, explore data, and build datasets for quantitative research.

What you will do

• Develop a structured research agenda combining fundamental knowledge, data exploration and quantitative analysis.
• Become a domain expert on each fundamental topic you cover and identify key information drivers.
• Conduct detailed data exploration to understand the data used to generate alphas.
• Enrich structured and unstructured data into datasets for quantitative research.
• Take a process-oriented approach to understand the value drivers of your alphas.

Required qualifications

• At least 2 years of relevant financial research experience
• Proven experience extracting insights from large and complex datasets using SQL and Python
• Passed at least Level I of the CFA program, or similar financial qualification (e.g., MBA or accountancy background)
• Thorough understanding of various valuation approaches and methods
• Expertise in time series analysis and models
• Proficient in coding in C/C++ and Python
• Excellent written and oral English communication skills
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills in finance and related areas of financial investment

Nice to have

• Experience with alternative datasets
• Familiarity with research/database platforms such as Bloomberg and Reuters

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package, which may include annual bonuses and salary increases
• Flexible start time
• Parental leave, and parental leave program for secondary caregivers
• Sabbatical after 5 years of service
• Possibility for business trips to the US and other countries
• Regular team building, competitions and corporate events
• Monthly team lunches
• Medical insurance and life insurance
• Support program for employees and relatives on psychological, legal and financial issues
• Culture of continuous learning: certification, online and offline training, English classes, mentoring
• Modern office in the city center with coffee, fruits and snacks
• Relocation package in certain cases

Before you apply

• Relocation package offered in certain cases

About the company

WorldQuant develops and deploys systematic financial strategies across a broad range of asset classes and global markets. Its culture pairs academic sensibility with accountability for results.