Quantitative Researcher 

WorldQuant is a private institutional investment management complex consisting of an international team of researchers and technologists who constantly work toward even greater quantification and automation in the development of its processes.

Job Responsibilities (include, but not limited to the following):

We are seeking mathematics, computer science, physics and engineering majors for quantitative researcher position involving the creation of computer-based models that seek to predict the movements of worldwide financial markets. Candidates need not have prior knowledge of financial markets, but must have a strong interest in learning about stock markets and financial markets. Our highly accomplished senior staff will provide the new hires with mentoring and guidance to help them succeed.

We offer outstanding career opportunities, which include:

§ Competitive financial rewards, relative to performance and position

§ Friendly and collegial working environment

§ Opportunity for promotion to Vice President in 2 to 4 years

§ Rare opportunity to learn from investment experts 

Job Qualifications:

§ Ph.D. or M.S. degree from a leading South Korea university and B.S. degree from the top university in South Korea, US  (or from other leading universities in the world) in a highly analytical field, such as Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Financial Engineering or any other related field that is highly analytical and quantitative

§ Ranked as top 20% in class for bachelor's degree

§ Willing to relocate to one of our international research offices

§ Have a research scientist mind-set, i.e., be a deep thinker, creative, persevering, smart, a self-starter, etc.

§ Be competent in a programming language (C++ or C)

§ Possess good English language skills

§ Have a strong interest in learning about worldwide financial markets

§ Have a strong work ethic

Position will be based in our research office in Seoul.Successful candidates might need to start in research subsidiaries in Beijing or Shanghai, China for their first few months with WorldQuant.

Interested and qualified candidates please email your current CV (or any questions) in ENGLISH and local language to WQKoreajobs@worldquant.com.