Systematic Hedge Fund

WorldQuant

WorldQuant is a quantitative asset management firm with more than 1,100 employees across 28 offices globally. Founded by Igor Tulchinsky in 2007, the firm also sources alphas from outside researchers through WorldQuant BRAIN, a free platform whose strongest users may be invited to become paid part-time research consultants. They develop trading models (alphas) using vast datasets and deploy them systematically. WorldQuant University, a separate tuition-free not-for-profit, is connected to the firm through the WorldQuant Foundation.

Founded 2007

Headquarters
Old Greenwich, CT
Employees
1,100+
Entry-Level Pay (est.)
$150K – $250K
Senior Pay (est.)
$250K – $500K

Roles at WorldQuant

Quantitative ResearcherSoftware EngineerData ScientistResearch Consultant

Key Skills Required

PythonMachine LearningStatisticsData ScienceAlpha Research

How to Get Hired

WorldQuant has two main entry paths: direct applications for internships and full-time roles, and the BRAIN research consultant program (remote, part-time and performance-based, open in 17 approved countries including the UK and US). BRAIN users who reach Gold at 10,000 points may be invited to become consultants, and WorldQuant says more than 80 BRAIN and IQC participants have received offers. WorldQuant University says it is not a recruitment pipeline for the firm. Traditional interviews involve coding, statistics, and research discussions.

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Compensation at WorldQuant

Bands below are industry estimates from aggregated public signals—not confirmed by WorldQuant. Actual offers depend on role, office, performance, and year.

Entry-Level / Graduate (estimated total)
$150K – $250K
Typically base plus bonus; varies widely
Senior / Experienced (estimated total)
$250K – $500K
Typically base plus bonus; varies widely
Source: Glassdoor
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