Junior Quant Developer - Book Platform and Operations

About the role

WorldQuant develops and deploys systematic financial strategies across asset classes and global markets, producing predictive signals (alphas) through its proprietary research platform. It is looking for a Junior Quant Developer to join the Book Platform and Operations Team, an opportunity for a technically strong early-career candidate who wants a direct 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.

Key responsibilities

• Contribute to the design, development and maintenance of systems, interfaces and tools supporting portfolio management workflows
• Collaborate with portfolio managers and developers to understand requirements and turn 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
• Improve team productivity by maximising modern development tools and practices

Required profile

• 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
• Strong analytical and logical thinking, meticulous attention to quality, self-starter able to work independently
• Effective written and verbal communication in English
• Good working knowledge of Claude or other LLM ecosystems, using them judiciously as a force multiplier rather than for blind code generation

What we offer

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