WorldQuant
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The Role: We are seeking a senior technology leader to manage a high performing team that handles our electronic execution.
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: We are seeking a senior technology leader to manage a high performing team that handles our electronic execution. In collaboration with the team’s software architect we are looking for someone to:
Retain, recruit, and develop a lean team of developers
Drive cross team collaboration to ensure prioritization and execution
Lead the adaptation of best-in-class engineering practices consistent with our technology organization’s philosophy
Escalate and resolve intra- and cross-group misalignment as needed
Previous experience as a software engineering manager leading experienced teams or technology organizations within the financial domain
Ability to reduce complex concepts into understandable, actionable tasks
Proven experience with delivering best in class technology platforms in C++, Java or Python
Familiarity with and inspired by trends in modern computing and new technologies
Degree in Computer Science and or related field and 10+ years’ experience leading strategy and delivering solutions for multiple industries and/or solution domains
Ability to act as an evangelist who inspires internal audiences through clarity of message and setting of best practices
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:
Perks: Employee discounts for gym memberships, wellness activities, healthy snacks, casual dress code
Training: learning and development courses, speakers, team-building off-site
Employee resource groups
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 – $250,000 USD.
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 WQHR_US@WorldQuant.com, and we will address your concerns promptly.
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