WorldQuant - Quantitative Researcher - IIT/IIM

Job Responsibilities:

WorldQuant Research (India) Private Ltd seeks mathematics, computer science, physics and engineering majors for a quantitative researcher position involving the creation of computer based models that seek to predict the movements of worldwide financial markets. Candidates need not have prior knowledge of financial markets, but must have a strong interest in learning about stock markets and financial markets. Our highly accomplished senior staff will provide the new hires with mentoring and guidance to help them succeed.

We offer outstanding career opportunities, which include:

- Competitive financial rewards, relative to performance and position

- Friendly and collegial working environment

- Opportunity for promotion to Vice President in 2 to 4 years

- Rare opportunity to learn from highly successful investment experts

Job Requirements and Qualifications:

- Possess or expect a Bachelor's degree/Masters/PhD from one of India's best universities or from leading foreign universities, with top class ranking, awards or distinctions in a highly analytical field, such as:

- Mathematics

- Computer Science

- Physics

- Engineering

- or any other related field that is highly analytical and quantitative

- Ranked as top 10% in class for bachelor's degree

- Have a research scientist mind-set, i.e., be a deep thinker, creative, persevering, smart, a self-starter, etc.

- Be competent in a programming language (C++ or C)

- Have a strong interest in learning about worldwide financial markets

- Have a strong work ethic

Additional Preferred Qualification:

- Possession of an international or regional Mathematical Olympiad medal is a plus

Position based in Mumbai/ Gurgaon, India.