BRAIN Researcher at WorldQuant — Odisha, IND | Base Career

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WorldQuant develops and deploys systematic financial strategies across a broad range of asset classes and global markets.

We seek to produce high-quality predictive signals (alphas) through our proprietary research platform to employ financial strategies focused on market inefficiencies.

Our teams work collaboratively to drive the production of alphas and financial strategies – the foundation of a balanced, global investment platform.

WorldQuant is built on a culture that pairs academic sensibility with accountability for results.

Employees are encouraged to think openly about problems, balancing intellectualism and practicality.

Excellent ideas come from anyone, anywhere.

Employees are encouraged to challenge conventional thinking and possess an attitude of continuous improvement.

Our goal is to hire the best and the brightest.

We value intellectual horsepower first and foremost, and people who demonstrate an outstanding talent.

There is no roadmap to future success, so we need people who can help us build it.

About Worldquant Braintm

BRAIN is a group within WorldQuant similar to a traditional B2C fintech setup.

Our mission is to simplify quant finance and help participants learn and grow through exposure to quant finance, AI, and ML concepts, and in addition, potentially earn compensation based on the quantity and quality of their ideas.

WorldQuant BRAIN provides an advanced crowdsourcing platform for external participants to contribute signals, data, and more.

The Role

WorldQuant is seeking Researchers to join the BRAIN team.

BRAIN is WorldQuant’s crowdsourcing initiative that allows anyone in the world with the right skills to become a Quant.

Research

Familiarity and competence in using BRAIN, ex-VRC Research Consultant, or BRAIN Research Consultant preferred
Possess or expect a Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree in engineering, science, mathematics, finance or any other related field that is highly analytical and quantitative from a leading university
Demonstrated programming experience in one of the following (Java/C++/C/Python/MySQL/SQL
Server); knowledge of UNIX preferred
Possess a research scientist mind-set; be a self-starter, a creative and persevering deep thinker who is motivated by unsolved challenges
Have a strong interest in learning about worldwide financial markets
Possess good communication and presentation skills in English

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