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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.\nWorldQuant 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.\nOur goal is to hire the best and the brightest. We value intellectual horsepower first and foremost, and people who demonstrate an outstanding talent. 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While prior finance experience is not required, a successful candidate must possess a strong interest in learning about finance and global markets.\nPerform analysis and generate models of financial datasets using machine learning techniques运用机器学习的方法分析并构建金融数据模型\n\nVerify the integrity of unstructured data and turn data into potentially valuable insights验证非结构化数据的价值并将数据转化成潜在的高质量的市场洞见\n\nDevelop and create data that seek to predict the movement of financial market by applying variety of algorithmic techniques应用各种算法技术开发并构建可尝试预测金融市场波动的数据\n\nWHAT WE OFFER 你将会获得:\nCompetitive compensation有竞争力的薪资\n\nJoin our established mentoring program and receive one-on-one guidance by an accomplished advisor 完善的导师培训机制、一对一师从资深从业者\n\nDevelop a global vision with opportunities to exchange ideas with various teams in WorldQuant global offices.国际化视野，与WorldQuant 全球各地多个团队共事、交流\n\nFlexibility of self-managed work progress, comfortable working environment, rich employee activities, and generous employee benefits灵活自主安排工作进度，舒适的办公环境、丰富的员工活动及优渥的员工福利\n\nWHAT YOU'LL BRING 你需要具备:\nPursuing a B.S., M.S. or Ph.D. degree from a leading university in related fields (e.g. Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Financial Engineering, Big Data)正在攻读相关领域的本科、硕士或博士学位（例如电子工程，物理，计算机科学，数学，金融工程, 大数据等）\n\nCandidates should be graduating in 2026 or 2027候选人需于2026年或2027年毕业\n\nDemonstrated ability of at least one programming language, e.g. C++, python, etc.; familiar with systems like Linux/Unix熟练掌握至少一种编程语言，如C++、python等; 熟悉Linux/Unix等操作系统\n\nResearch experience in NLP, Deep Learning is a plus有自然语言处理、深度学习、人工智能等研究经验者优先\n\nGood English reading and writing skills良好的英语读写能力\n\nIf any issues encountered accessing the online application webpage or if you have any questions, please mail your latest CV to or contact us at \n如无法浏览在线申请网页或您有任何疑问，请将您的简历或问题发送至 \nThe position is based in our research office in Beijing or Shanghai.\n预期工作地点为北京 或上海 的研究办公室。\nBy submitting this application, you acknowledge and consent to terms of the WorldQuant Privacy Policy. The privacy policy offers an explanation of how and why your data will be collected, how it will be used and disclosed, how it will be retained and secured, and what legal rights are associated with that data (including the rights of access, correction, and deletion). The policy also describes legal and contractual limitations on these rights. The specific rights and obligations of individuals living and working in different areas may vary by jurisdiction.\nCopyright © 2025 WorldQuant, LLC. 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