Job Responsibilities (including, but not limited to, the following):
- Building algorithmic, computer-driven models;
- Conducting research on academic quantitative finance literature;
- Exploring new data;
- Applying an alignment of innovative methods in Applied Mathematics, Computer Science and Financial Economics.
Job Requirements:
- Proven 3 years experience in quantitative equity research (buy side or sell side);
- Background in working with large data sets;
- Degree from a top university in a highly analytical/quantitative field, such as: Mathematics, Finance or Economics, Computer Science, Physics, Engineering or similar;
- Research mind-set: be a problem solver, creative, steadfast, smart, a self-starter, etc;
- Ability to work independently with minimal direction;
- Critical thinking and ability to come up with non-standard approaches;
- Solid programming skills (C++ and Python);
- Good knowledge of English (both oral and written);
- Strong work ethic.
Additional Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working with corporate actions data;
- Familiarity with equity index basics;
- International or regional Mathematical/Programming/Physics Olympiad medals;
- Strong record of academic achievement (PhD, scientific publications, conference presentations, grants or awards);
- Knowledge of financial economics, including but not limited to portfolio theory, asset pricing, corporate finance, derivatives, etc.
What we offer:
- Multifaceted work without routine in a leading international company;
- Opportunity for promotion to Vice President in 1 to 2 years, based upon performance;
- Competitive compensation package, which may include annual bonuses and annual salary increases;
- Healthy work-life balance support (flexible start of working day, parental leave, sabbatical aer 5 years of service etc);
- Possibility for business trips (US and other countries);
- Regular team building, competitions and corporate events;
- Monthly team lunches;
- Social package:
- Medical insurance and cancer insurance for employees and their family member including dental (wife/husband, children under 23 years old);
- Life insurance for employees only;
- Support program for employees and their relatives on psychological, legal, and financial issues;
- Sick leave – 100% of salary, including full payment of maternity leave (140 days);
- Parental leave program up to 3 weeks for secondary care givers (fathers) with 100% pay;
- 3 additional vacation days per year;
- Culture of continuous learning: certification, online and offline training in Russia and abroad, English classes, mentoring in professional development;
- Fruits & snacks in the office;
- Relocation package
Stages of our recruitment process:
- CV review;
- Tests (Math and Programming);
- 3 interviews (in case of successfully completed tests);
- 3 more interviews (in case of successfully completed previous stage interviews);
- Interview with WorldQuant Russia General Manager (in case of successfully completed previous stage interviews);
- Decision.