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WorldQuant

Book Portfolio Manager

Salary$150k – $200k
LocationAustin, Chicago, Miami, New York, Old Greenwich, San Francisco, West Palm Beach, Austin OR Chicago OR Miami OR New York OR Old Greenwich OR San Francisco OR West Palm Beach
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Experience2+ yrs
DepartmentPortfolio Management Division
Company size1,001–5,000 people
First seenOct 5, 2026 · 6d ago
Verified live1d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Must have3
Quantitative portfolio management experience and intimate knowledge of systematic strategies
2+ years’ experience in developing systematic strategies including a verifiable track record with positive PnL and Sharpe
Strong programming skills in mainstream quant programming languages, such as Python and C++
Skills
Python
C++
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible spending account
401(k)
Parental leave
Unlimited PTO
Employee discounts
Gym membership
Wellness activities
Learning and development
Casual dress code
About the company
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:
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We are seeking candidates with quantitative portfolio management experience and intimate knowledge of systematic strategies
Job Responsibilities (include, but not limited to the following)
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Develop systematic strategies that use statistical signals associated with various market inefficiencies applied to a broad variety of asset classes including global equities and/or ETFs, futures, currencies and options
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Lead, manage and grow quantitative investment portfolio
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Contribute to broader firm research and strategic initiatives
What You’ll Bring:
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2+ years’ experience in developing systematic strategies including a verifiable track record with positive PnL and Sharpe
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Strong programming skills in mainstream quant programming languages, such as Python and C++
The Book Portfolio Manager Opportunity:
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Transparent and formula-based compensation
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Opportunities to contribute to other research and strategy initiatives
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Access to WorldQuant’s alpha pool, portfolio management tools and innovative technology platforms
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Access to a deep and broad menu of datasets supported by a dedicated data team
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Cross-asset execution led by a multi-regional trading team
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Participation in internal research conferences and forums
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Autonomy to build your own strategies along with several opportunities for collaboration and mentorship
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Access to AI and Machine Learning opportunities applied to financial markets
Our Benefits:
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Core Benefits: Fully paid medical and dental insurance for employees and dependents, flexible spending account, 401k, fully paid parental leave, generous PTO (paid time off) that consists of:
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twenty vacation days that are pro-rated based on the employee’s start date, at an accrual of 1.67 days per month,
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three personal days, and
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ten sick days.
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Perks: Employee discounts for gym memberships, wellness activities, healthy snacks, casual dress code
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Training: learning and development courses, speakers, team-building off-site
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Employee resource groups
Pay Transparency:
WorldQuant is a total compensation organization where you will be eligible for a base salary, discretionary performance bonus, and benefits.
To provide greater transparency to candidates, we share base pay ranges for all US-based job postings regardless of state. We set standard base pay ranges for all roles based on job function and level, benchmarked against similar stage organizations. 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.
The Base Pay Range For This Position Is $150,000 – $200,000 USD.
Legal
At WorldQuant, we are committed to providing candidates with all necessary information in compliance with pay transparency laws. If you believe any required details are missing from this job posting, please notify us at [email protected], and we will address your concerns promptly.
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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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