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Open nowPosted 161 days ago

Quantitative Developer

WorldQuant83 open roles

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Singapore
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Early applications get read.

13.9% of postings close within 7 days. Measured by our own scanner across the market. WorldQuant postings stay open a median of 77 days.

Share of postings closed within
  1. 2.2%1 day
  2. 4.7%3 days
  3. 13.9%7 days
  4. 22.4%14 days
  5. 38.1%30 days
  6. 59.0%60 days
This job: posted 161 days ago

WorldQuant median: 77 days open

The posting

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:

We are looking for a Junior Quant Developer to join the Book Platform and Operations Team team. This is an ideal opportunity for a technically strong, early-career candidate who enjoys solving real problems and wants to make a direct and tangible impact on the business.

You will work alongside expert developers and portfolio managers, building systems, interfaces, and tools that support day-to-day portfolio management operations. We value clear thinking, strong fundamentals, and a proactive attitude over years of experience.

Key Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of systems, interfaces, and tools that support portfolio management workflows
  • Collaborate with portfolio managers and developers to understand requirements and translate them into practical solutions
  • Identify, investigate, and resolve issues in existing tools and infrastructure
  • Monitor and support production systems, responding to incidents and ensuring reliability
  • Contribute to code reviews, testing, and technical documentation
  • Continuously improve team productivity by maximising modern development tools and practices

What You’ll Bring:

Technical

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
  • Solid practical experience in Python and/or C++
  • Good working knowledge of Bash scripting and Linux environments
  • Familiarity with version control systems such as Git

Approach & Working Style

  • Strong analytical and logical thinking — you approach problems methodically and do not give up easily
  • Meticulous with a high standard for the quality of your own work
  • Self-starter who takes ownership of problems and can work independently without constant direction
  • Comfortable leading multiple tasks and making sound decisions in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new technologies and complex systems
  • Effective and concise communicator in English, both written and verbal

Ways of Working

  • Good working knowledge of Claude or other LLM ecosystems — understanding how to apply them effectively across the full development workflow, from problem analysis and debugging to solution design and documentation
  • Uses LLM tools with good judgment and critical thinking — not blind code generation, but as a genuine force multiplier for quality, speed, and clarity
  • Able to bring this attitude to the broader team and contribute to raising overall productivity

What We Offer:

  • Direct exposure to real portfolio management systems and workflows
  • A collaborative team where your contributions are visible and valued
  • Opportunity to grow quickly in a technically demanding and intellectually stimulating environment

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Copyright © 2025 WorldQuant, LLC. All Rights Reserved. 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.

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