Quantitative Research Intern

WorldQuant is recruiting for Quantitative Research Intern in Beijing OR Shanghai. This listing was last seen on the firm's own job board on August 22, 2026.

A global alpha factory that recruits through a public competition rather than a campus milkround.

What sets WorldQuant apart: The BRAIN platform is an open entry route that anyone can start today. Alpha research done at volume rather than depth. Global consultant network alongside full-time staff.

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The role, as WorldQuant describes it, published on August 22, 2023 and reproduced from their job board:

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 岗位职责:

WorldQuant is seeking exceptional individuals to join the firm as a Quantitative Research Intern. While prior finance experience is not required, a successful candidate must possess a strong interest in learning about finance and global markets.

Have a strong understanding of the investment research process to build computer-based models that seek to predict the movements of the global financial markets. 根据对投资研究流程的深入理解，创建寻求预测全球金融市场走势的基于计算机的模型

Analyze and apply various types of data to the financial markets through rigorous exploration and unconstrained thinking 大胆猜想，严谨探索，不断寻求新方式分析多种类型的数据并将其应用于金融市场

WHAT WE OFFER 你将会获得:

Top performers during internship may be eligible for a full-time offer 优秀的实习生可能获得全职offer

Competitive internship compensation 有竞争力的实习薪资

Join our established mentoring program and receive one-on-one guidance by an accomplished advisor during the internship 完善的导师培训机制、一对一师从资深从业者