Quantitative Research Intern

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.

The Role: Research is at the core of WorldQuant. Through rigorous exploration and unconstrained thinking about how to apply data to the financial markets, our researchers are in constant search of new alphas. Researchers at WorldQuant employ tested processes seeking to identify high-quality predictive signals that we believe are undiscovered by the wider market. These signals are mathematical expressions of data that are used as inputs in our quantitative models.
WorldQuant is seeking an exceptional individual to join the firm as a Quantitative Research Intern. The person must have a strong understanding of the investment research process to create computer-based models that seek to predict movements of global financial markets. While prior finance experience is not required, a successful candidate must possess a strong interest in learning about finance and global markets. Candidates will have a research scientist mind-set; be a self-starter, a creative and persevering deep thinker who is motivated by unsolved challenges. Our highly accomplished senior staff will provide the new hires with mentoring and guidance to help them succeed.

• Analyze various types of financial market data

• Create alphas

• Review and experiment ideas from financial readings and literature

• Perform other tasks that may be assigned by advisors

What You’ll Bring:

• Hold or working toward a Bachelor’s degree or an advanced degree from a top university in a highly analytical field, such as Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Financial Engineering, or any other related field that is highly analytical and quantitative

• High GPA and academic grades for Bachelor's degree

• Familiar a programming language (Python or C++)

• Possess good communication skills in English

• Strong interest in learning financial markets will definitely be beneficial

• Candidates should be eligible to work in Taiwan

• Internship is open to students who anticipate to graduate between 2026 and 2027 or graduates.

What We Offer:

• Guidance from experienced researchers and the opportunity to learn from quantitative finance experts during the internship

• Competitive financial compensation and potential to be considered for a full-time position

• Friendly and collegial working environment with a culture of continuous learning

• Fruits and snacks in the office, along with regular events

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