Quantitative Developer, Portfolio Solutions

Company: Loves Furniture
Location: Greenwich
Posted on: February 18, 2021

Job Description:

WorldQuant is a quantitative investment management firm founded in 2007 and currently has--over 600 employees spread across more than 26 offices in 16 countries. We develop and deploy systematic investment strategies across a variety of asset classes in global markets, utilizing a proprietary research platform and investment process. Job Responsibilities (include, but not limited to the following)-- Automate the strategy development and production lifecycle

• Implement strategy algorithms
• Conduct simulations to test strategy performance
• Rewrite trading code more efficiently
• Monitor production strategies
• Work with team to improve production efficiency Job Qualifications Superior and current core programming skills in Python and C++
  • Work experience with lead role in system architecture and design
  • Strong background and expertise in application development methodologies
  • Some exposure to machine learning and statistical optimization techniques- such as convex optimization
  • Superior critical thinking skills
  • Exposure to portfolio optimization theory and financial modeling
  • Advanced mathematical skills, vector calculus level
  • B.S., B.A., M.S., or Ph.D. degree in technical field with previous work experience
  • Strong familiarity with the Linux development environment
  • Knowledge of SQL Position based in Old Greenwich, CT. or New York, NY. WorldQuant 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.

Keywords: Loves Furniture, Greenwich , Quantitative Developer, Portfolio Solutions, IT / Software / Systems , Greenwich, Connecticut