Quantitative Research Intern at WorldQuant

Taipei, Taiwan

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
InternshipExperience Level
InternshipJob Type
UnknownVisa
FinanceIndustries

Requirements

  • Hold or working toward a Bachelor’s degree or an advanced degree from a top university in a highly analytical field, such as Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Financial Engineering, or any other related highly analytical and quantitative field
  • High GPA and academic grades for Bachelor's degree
  • Familiarity with a programming language (Python or C++)
  • Good communication skills in English
  • Strong interest in learning financial markets
  • Eligible to work in Taiwan
  • Students who anticipate graduating between 2025 and 2026 or recent graduates
  • Availability for semester internship (February to June 2025) or summer internship (June to July 2025 or July to August 2025)

Responsibilities

  • Analyze various types of financial market data
  • Create alphas
  • Review and experiment ideas from financial readings and literature
  • Perform other tasks that may be assigned by advisors

Skills

Quantitative Research
Financial Modeling
Predictive Modeling
Data Analysis
Statistics
Programming
Alpha Generation
Machine Learning

WorldQuant

Quantitative asset management using algorithms

About WorldQuant

WorldQuant is a quantitative asset management firm that focuses on managing investments for institutional clients like pension funds and sovereign wealth funds. The firm uses data and predictive algorithms to analyze financial markets and identify investment opportunities. Its approach involves algorithmic trading, where mathematical models guide investment decisions. Unlike many competitors, WorldQuant encourages a culture of experimentation and innovation among its employees, allowing everyone to contribute ideas regardless of their position. The company's goal is to generate returns for its clients while maintaining a commitment to equal opportunity in the workplace.

Greenwich, ConnecticutHeadquarters
2007Year Founded
$148.5MTotal Funding
N/ACompany Stage
Quantitative Finance, Financial ServicesIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Performance Bonus
Flexible Work Hours

Risks

Increased competition from AI-driven investment firms like ADIA.
Regulatory scrutiny on algorithmic trading practices is increasing globally.
Market volatility challenges the performance of algorithmic trading models.

Differentiation

WorldQuant employs over 1,000 professionals across 27 global offices.
The firm uses predictive algorithms to manage assets and generate client returns.
WorldQuant emphasizes equal opportunity, allowing all employees to contribute meaningfully.

Upsides

Increased focus on alternative data sources is gaining traction in quantitative finance.
Machine learning integration in portfolio management allows better market trend predictions.
Quantum computing offers potential for faster, complex calculations in algorithmic trading.

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