Über diese Junior Execution Trader Stelle bei WorldQuant
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:
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- Monitor execution across equities, FX, Futures and other asset classes, trading in different regions.
- Provide first-line support for any issues arising from the automated execution flow.
- Conduct project work in areas including adding new liquidity to the execution platform and reducing the cost of implementing WorldQuant’s models.
- Analyze large datasets to guide further automation and refinement of execution desk processes.
- Interface directly with Portfolio Managers, Brokers, Senior Management, Compliance, Risk and many other teams.
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What You’ll Bring:
- Degree in a quantitative or technical discipline from a top tier institution
- 1+ years of work experience gained in a buy-side or sell-side institution in a Trading, DevOps or Analytics role supporting investment strategies
- Enthusiasm to learn more about financial markets and execution trading
- Experience with scripting languages (Python) and databases (SQL) a strong plus
- Experience with at least one mainstream asset class (equities, FX, fixed income, credit, derivatives)
Our Benefits:
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- Core Benefits: Fully paid medical and dental insurance for employees and dependents, flexible spending account, 401k, fully paid parental leave, generous PTO (paid time off) that consists of:
- twenty vacation days that are pro-rated based on the employee’s start date, at an accrual of 1.67 days per month,
- three personal days, and
- ten sick days.
- Perks: Employee discounts for gym memberships, wellness activities, healthy snacks, casual dress code
- Training: learning and development courses, speakers, team-building off-site
- Employee resource groups
- Core Benefits: Fully paid medical and dental insurance for employees and dependents, flexible spending account, 401k, fully paid parental leave, generous PTO (paid time off) that consists of:
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