This is a highly unique opportunity for a Quantitative Researcher to join a new and rapidly growing team. In this role you will partner with a close-knit team of data scientists, data engineers, technologists and data sourcing colleagues to identify and research new sector or broad Alphas based on a deep understanding of fundamentals.
- Develop a structured and methodical research agenda combining fundamental knowledge, data exploration and quantitative analysis.
- Become a domain expert on each fundamental topic you cover, identify key information drivers to target your research.
- Conduct detailed data exploration to acquire a comprehensive understanding of the data used to generate Alphas; enrich a wide range of structured and unstructured data into datasets to enable your quantitative research.
- Take a process orientated approach to understand the value drivers of your Alphas.
Job Responsibilities (including, but not limited to, the following):
- At least 2 years of equity research experience or as a sector Research Specialist at an investment bank.
- Proven experience of extracting insights from large and complex datasets using SQL and Python. Experience with alternative datasets a plus.
- Demonstrable financial knowledge - passed at least Level I of the CFA program, or similar financial qualification (i.e., MBA or accountancy background). Thorough understanding about various valuation approaches and methods.
- Expertise in time series analysis and models.
- Proficient in coding in C/C++ and Python.
- Some Data Science experience ideally in a financial / investment setting would be preferred.
- Excellent communications skills (both written and oral English).
- Strong analytical and conceptual skills encompassing finance and related areas of financial investment.
- Familiarity with various research/database platforms (Bloomberg, Reuters etc.) would be preferred.
What we offer:
- Multifaceted work without routine in a leading international company;
- Opportunity for promotion to Vice President in 2 to 4 years, based upon performance;
- Competitive compensation package, which may include annual bonuses and annual salary increases;
- Healthy work-life balance support (flexible start of working day, parental leave, sabbatical aer 5 years of service etc);
- Possibility for business trips (US and other countries);
- Regular team building, competitions and corporate events;
- Monthly team lunches;
- Social package:
- Medical insurance and cancer insurance for employees and their family member including dental (wife/husband, children under 23 years old);
- Life insurance for employees only;
- Support program for employees and their relatives on psychological, legal, and financial issues;
- Sick leave – 100% of salary, including full payment of parental leave (140 days);
- Parental leave program up to 3 weeks for secondary care givers (fathers) with 100% pay;
- 3 additional vacation days per year;
- Culture of continuous learning: certification, online and offline training in Russia and abroad, English classes, mentoring in professional development;
- Fruits & snacks in the office;
- Relocation package in certain cases (if applicable).
Stages of our recruitment process:
- CV review;
- Tests (Math and Programming);
- 2 interviews (in case of successfully completed tests);
- 2 more interviews (in case of successfully completed previous stage interviews);
- Interview with WorldQuant Russia General Manager (in case of successfully completed previous stage interviews);
- Decision.
Send your CVs and CL to hr-confidential@worldquant.ru