Senior Quantitative Researcher (Релокация в Армению)

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.