Independent Portfolio Manager
WorldQuant · West Palm Beach, FL · 3 wk ago
Finance$150k–$200k/yrFull-time
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.