WorldQuant

About the Company

WorldQuant is a global quantitative asset management firm with over $7 billion in assets under management. Founded in 2007 by Igor Tulchinsky with the belief that talent is global, but opportunity is not, WorldQuant has more than 1,000 employees spread among 27 global offices. WorldQuant seeks to get to the future faster, guided by the principle that there are an infinite number of insights to discover. The firm develops and deploys investment strategies across a variety of asset classes in global markets. For more information on WorldQuant’s philosophy and culture, please visit www.worldquant.com.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

WorldQuant

Job Title

Software Engineer - Trading Systems

Job Description

**Job Title:** Software Engineer – Trading Systems **Role Summary:** Develop low‑latency, high‑throughput C++ components for WorldQuant’s next‑generation trading platforms. Work closely with portfolio managers to design, implement, and maintain mission‑critical trading infrastructure on a distributed, Unix/Linux environment. **Expectations:** - Deliver production‑grade C++ code that meets stringent performance and reliability requirements. - Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to translate trading strategies into scalable software solutions. - Adapt and enhance existing systems for integration into the new platform architecture. **Key Responsibilities:** - Write and optimize low‑latency, high‑throughput C++ code for trading applications. - Design and implement mission‑critical trading infrastructure components. - Collaborate with portfolio managers to develop and refine new trading systems. - Refactor and extend existing systems to align with next‑generation platform requirements. **Required Skills:** - 4+ years of high‑performance C++ development experience. - Proficiency with modern C++ standards (C++17/20), including template metaprogramming. - Deep understanding of network programming and distributed computing concepts. - Strong Unix/Linux system fundamentals. - Solid knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and performance optimization. - Experience with low‑latency trading systems preferred, finance background not mandatory. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field (or equivalent professional experience). ---

Austin, United states

On site

13-09-2025

Company Name

WorldQuant

Job Title

Head of Program Management

Job Description

**Job Title:** Head of Program Management **Role Summary:** Lead the Program Management Office (PMO) to design, execute, and deliver large‑scale technology initiatives, aligning program strategy with organizational objectives and fostering cross‑functional collaboration. **Expectations:** • Deliver end‑to‑end program results on schedule and within budget. • Build and sustain high‑performance PMO team and processes. • Serve as primary liaison between senior leadership and program stakeholders. • Continuously improve program governance, tools, and metrics. **Key Responsibilities:** • Own and evolve program management strategy and roadmap. • Develop and implement standardized processes, templates, and best practices. • Prioritize initiatives and allocate resources across multiple departments. • Manage global, distributed teams of project managers. • Personally lead critical high‑visibility programs from inception to completion. • Maintain clear, timely communication with stakeholders and executives. **Required Skills:** • 10+ years in senior program management within technology. • Proven track record of delivering large, complex multi‑project programs. • Expertise in PM methodology (e.g., PMBOK, PRINCE2, Agile). • Strong leadership, mentorship, and team‑building abilities. • Exceptional communication (verbal, written, presentation) & stakeholder management. • Strategic thinking combined with disciplined execution. • Influencing skills across all organizational levels. • Proficiency with program tools (e.g., MS Project, JIRA, Tableau). **Required Education & Certifications:** • Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, or related field preferred. • Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification a plus.

New york, United states

On site

14-09-2025

Company Name

WorldQuant

Job Title

Lead Engineer – Reference Data & Security Master

Job Description

**Job Title:** Lead Engineer – Reference Data & Security Master **Role Summary:** Lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable reference data and security master solutions across the firm, ensuring alignment with business strategy and delivering high‑quality, customer‑centric services. **Expectations:** - Drive innovation and continuous improvement of reference data platforms. - Act as both technical and business thought leader, setting best‑practice standards. - Own complex, cross‑functional projects and mentor engineering teams. **Key Responsibilities:** - Partner with product, research, and portfolio management teams to define and deliver scalable reference data and SecMaster solutions. - Lead architecture design and implementation, ensuring robustness, scalability, and maintainability. - Oversee Agile practices, sprint planning, and iterative delivery of platform capabilities. - Provide global support and service excellence to internal stakeholders. - Mentor and develop engineers, fostering a culture of growth and technical excellence. - Manage project scope, timelines, and stakeholder communications for multi‑team initiatives. - Continuously evaluate and adopt emerging technologies to enhance reference data infrastructure. **Required Skills:** - 10+ years in financial services with deep experience in reference data and security master systems. - Strong architectural and system design capabilities. - Proven leadership in cross‑functional technical teams and Agile environments. - Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills. - Effective communication, stakeholder management, and mentorship abilities. - Ability to thrive in a fast‑moving, data‑centric environment. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, or related field. - Relevant certifications (e.g., SAFe, Scrum Master, TOGAF) are advantageous but not mandatory.

London, United kingdom

On site

Senior

12-10-2025