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# Quantitative Research Intern at WorldQuant

- **Company:** WorldQuant
- **Location:** Beijing, China / Shanghai, China
- **Posted:** 2023-08-22
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-08
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/worldquant/jobs/4084570006

## Job description

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 2027 or 2028 候选人需于2027年底或2028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。 By submitting this application, you acknowledge and consent to terms of the [WorldQuant Privacy Policy.](https://www.worldquant.com/privacy-policy/) The privacy policy offers an explanation of how and why your data will be collected, how it will be used and disclosed, how it will be retained and secured, and what legal rights are associated with that data (including the rights of access, correction, and deletion). The policy also describes legal and contractual limitations on these rights. The specific rights and obligations of individuals living and working in different areas may vary by jurisdiction.

Copyright © 2025 WorldQuant, LLC. All Rights Reserved. WorldQuant is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation or preference, age, marital status, citizenship, national origin, disability, military status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or any other protected characteristic as established by applicable law.

## About WorldQuant

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: A global quantitative asset management firm that develops and deploys systematic investment strategies across asset classes using data, technology, and a global talent network.
- **Entity Type**: Private (bootstrapped – no external funding rounds disclosed)
- **Headquarters**: Old Greenwich, Connecticut, USA (primary hub among 28 global offices)
- **Founded**: 2007
- **Founders**: Igor Tulchinsky

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Quantitative asset management, financial services, data science, artificial intelligence
- **Target customers**: Institutional investors (B2B); also serves individual contributors through its BRAIN platform and educational initiatives
- **Mission or purpose statement**: “Leverage data, talent and prediction to tackle complex challenges beyond financial markets” (from founder’s statement)

## Products & Services
- **Systematic Investment Strategies**: Core business – proprietary algorithms for global markets across equities, fixed income, currencies, and commodities.
- **BRAIN Platform**: A web-based platform that invites external talent to build and submit predictive signals using WorldQuant’s technology; contributors can earn compensation based on signal quality.
- **Data Exchange**: Enables individuals and organizations to submit data products for evaluation and feedback by WorldQuant’s research team.
- **WorldQuant University**: Provides free, accredited online education – a Master of Science in Financial Engineering and an Applied Data Science Lab.
- **WorldQuant Ventures**: Invests in early-stage technology companies solving real-world problems with emerging technologies.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Assets Under Management**: Not publicly disclosed.
- **Key Metric**: >1,100 employees across 28 offices worldwide.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Founder Igor Tulchinsky self-funded; partnerships with organizations like AnitaB/Grace Hopper, Correlation One, She Codes, and Women 2.0 for diversity recruiting.
- **Growth Signals**: Global office expansion (28 locations); continuous hiring across research, technology, and portfolio management; launch of AI initiatives led by Co-CIO Paul Griffin; free education programs that build talent pipeline.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Proprietary technology and data infrastructure**: Decisions driven by millions of algorithms and a proprietary platform that processes vast amounts of data.
- **Multi-discipline collaboration**: Researchers, technologists, and portfolio managers work together in “multi-teaming” structures, fostering cross-functional innovation.
- **Global talent model**: Offices in over 15 countries to access diverse talent pools; emphasis on hiring where talent exists rather than centralizing.
- **Culture of transparency and experimentation**: Firm-wide sharing of ideas, regular internal conferences, and innovation sprint projects.
- **Free, accredited education programs** (WorldQuant University) that create a direct recruitment funnel and brand loyalty.

## Strategic Focus
- **Artificial Intelligence**: Co-CIO Paul Griffin leads AI initiatives, with dedicated AI scientist and deep researcher roles being actively hired.
- **Global talent expansion**: Continued hiring across all regions, especially in Asia (Vietnam, India, China) and Eastern Europe (Hungary, Armenia, Romania).
- **Platform diversification**: Growing BRAIN and Data Exchange to crowdsource signals and external data sources.
- **Innovation and diversification**: Researchers participate in dozens of simultaneous innovation projects to explore new asset classes and strategies.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture highlights**: Emphasis on “ideas matter” – knowledge shared through regular firm-wide meetings, external speakers, lecture series, and self-directed learning. Employee-run groups (Multicultural, Pride, Women of WorldQuant, Working Parents). A formal Diversity & Inclusion council meets with senior management.
- **Remote/hybrid/office policy**: Primarily office-based across 28 global locations, but with flexible working arrangements (“freedom and tools they need to deliver results and work in a way that is best for them”).
- **Notable perks**: Leadership mentoring program (WorldQuant Leadership Institute), soft-skills training, multi-teaming for career breadth, and partnerships with external mentorship organizations. Free access to WorldQuant University courses.
- **Engineering culture**: Technologists work alongside researchers and portfolio managers; dedicated Technology Division with roles like AI software developer, data engineer, and C++ developer. Emphasis on inventing new methods and advancing quantitative research.

## Sources
1. [worldquant.com – Company Overview](https://www.worldquant.com/)
2. [worldquant.com – Careers](https://www.worldquant.com/careers/)
3. [worldquant.com – How We Work](https://www.worldquant.com/how-we-work/)
4. [worldquant.com – Who We Are](https://www.worldquant.com/who-we-are/)
5. [greenhouse.io – Jobs at WorldQuant](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/worldquant/jobs/4565597006)

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