- Junior
- Office in Austin
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.
Location: Austin, TX
The Role: We are seeking an exceptionally talented Risk Analyst to join our team to contribute to the monitoring, analysis, and management of portfolio risks using data-driven and statistical methods. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Assist in real-time monitoring of portfolio risks, including market risk, liquidity risk, and operational risk across multiple asset classes
- Develop tools, models, and reports that enhance the analytical capabilities of the team with the aim of identifying and mitigating risks to the firm.
- Independently research emerging risks and innovative tools, methods, and models to bolster the risk management framework
- Stay updated on advancements in risk management practices and quantitative modeling
What You’ll Bring:
- BSc or MSc degree in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or Finance
- 0-3 years of relevant experience
- Proficiency in Python, SQL, and Linux OS
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills and an ability to communicate insights clearly and effectively to management and portfolio managers
- A keen interest in time series analysis, financial modeling, and data science
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,
- five 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.
To provide greater transparency to candidates, we share base pay ranges for all US-based job postings regardless of state. We set standard base pay ranges for all roles based on job function and level, benchmarked against similar stage organizations. When finalizing an offer we will take into consideration an individual’s experience level and the qualifications they bring to the role to formulate a competitive total compensation package.
The Base Pay Range For This Position Is $115,000 – $135,000 USD.
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