Independent Portfolio Manager
The Role
We are seeking candidates with quantitative portfolio management experience and intimate knowledge of systematic strategies.
Job Responsibilities
- Develop systematic strategies that use statistical signals associated with various market inefficiencies applied to a broad variety of asset classes including global equities and/or ETFs, futures, currencies and options
- Independently lead, manage and grow quantitative investment portfolio (portfolio will have a separately identifiable track record)
- Autonomy to build your own research pipeline and grow your team
What You’ll Bring
- 2+ years’ experience in developing systematic strategies including a verifiable track record with positive PnL and Sharpe
- Strong programming skills in mainstream quant programming languages, such as Python and C++
The Independent Portfolio Manager Opportunity
Transparent and formula-based compensation
Meaningful allocation with growth potential based on performance and scalability
Access to a deep and broad menu of datasets supported by a dedicated data team
Cross-asset execution led by a multi-regional trading team
Opportunity for select engagement with the CIO Office in support of your research and strategy development
Our Benefits
- 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
Pay Transparency
WorldQuant is a total compensation organization where you will be eligible for a base salary, discretionary performance bonus, and benefits.
The Base Pay Range For This Position Is $150,000 – $200,000 USD.
Copyright & Legal Information
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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.