Senior Quantitative Project Manager, CIO Office

Overview

World Quant 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.

World Quant 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.

Old Greenwich, CT, New York, NY, or West Palm Beach, FL

World Quant is seeking an exceptional individual to join our CIO Management Team as a Senior Quantitative Project Manager. A successful candidate must possess a solid understanding of finance and global markets. Candidates will have a research mentality; be a self-starter, a creative and persevering deep thinker who is motivated by unsolved challenges. Experience with Databases, Python scripting, and Jupyter notebooks is required.

• Develop with Deputy CIOs and co-CIO quantitative frameworks for WQBook
• Analyze and document quantitative rules to be implemented as part of the WQBook system
• Provide cross-team project oversight of WQBook system initiatives
• Develop reporting structures of WQBook system initiatives
• Identify, address, and escalates WQBook system risks
• Conduct stakeholder reviews and provide solutions to identified problems

• Master's or PhD degree in an analytical field (e.g. Computer Science, Mathematics, Economics, Finance, Engineering)
• 4+ years of experience in project management or managerial position
• Proven experience in financial markets or investment management industry, especially in equities
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and judgement with strong attention to detail
• Mature and thoughtful, with the ability to operate in a collaborative, team-oriented culture
• Experience with technology such as Python, Jupyter, databases, and reporting dashboards
• Strong analytical skills

• Core Benefits:
  Fully paid medical and dental insurance for employees and dependents, flexible spending account, 401k, full paid parental leave, generous PTO with unlimited 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

World Quant is a total compensation organization where you will be eligible for a base salary, discretionary performance bonus, and benefits. The estimated salary range for this position is $150,000 to $200,000 which is specific to New York and may change in the future. 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.

World Quant 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.