Quantitative Research Intern
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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.
THE ROLE 岗位职责:
WorldQuant is seeking exceptional individuals to join the firm as a Quantitative Research Intern. While prior finance experience is not required, a successful candidate must possess a strong interest in learning about finance and global markets.
- Have a strong understanding of the investment research process to build computer-based models that seek to predict the movements of the global financial markets.
根据对投资研究流程的深入理解，创建寻求预测全球金融市场走势的基于计算机的模型 - Analyze and apply various types of data to the financial markets through rigorous exploration and unconstrained thinking
大胆猜想，严谨探索，不断寻求新方式分析多种类型的数据并将其应用于金融市场
WHAT WE OFFER 你将会获得:
- Top performers during internship may be eligible for a full-time offer
优秀的实习生可能获得全职offer - Competitive internship compensation
有竞争力的实习薪资 - Join our established mentoring program and receive one-on-one guidance by an accomplished advisor during the internship
完善的导师培训机制、一对一师从资深从业者 - Develop a global vision with opportunities to exchange ideas with various teams in WorldQuant global offices.
国际化视野，与WorldQuant 全球各地多个团队共事、交流 - Flexibility of self-managed work progress, comfortable working environment, and rich employee activities
灵活自主安排工作进度，舒适的办公环境及丰富的员工活动
WHAT YOU'LL BRING 你需要具备:
- Pursuing a B.S., M.S. or Ph.D. degree from a leading university in related fields (e.g. Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Financial Engineering, Big Data)
正在攻读相关领域的本科、硕士或博士学位（例如电子工程，物理，计算机科学，数学，金融工程, 大数据等） - Candidates should be graduating in late 2026 or 2027
候选人需于2026年底或2027年毕业 - Demonstrated ability of at least one programming language, e.g. C++, python, etc.; familiar with systems like Linux/Unix
熟练掌握至少一种编程语言，如C++、python等； 熟悉Linux/Unix等操作系统 - Good English reading and writing skills
良好的英语读写能力
If any issues encountered accessing the online application webpage or if you have any questions, please mail your latest CV to or contact us at WQChinaIntern@worldquant.com
如无法浏览在线申请网页或您有任何疑问，请将您的简历或问题发送至 WQChinaIntern@worldquant.com
The position is based in our research office in Beijing or Shanghai.
预期工作地点为北京或上海的研究办公室。
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