WorldQuant
Financial Services
AIResearcher
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“AI Researcher at WorldQuant. Skills: AI, Machine Learning, LLMs. Conduct research in AI. Conduct research in LLMs”
What You'll Achieve.
Produce high-quality signals; Develop quantitative models; Create and enhance alphas
Industry & Context.
Problem solver
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Bachelor's degree in AI, Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Bachelor's degree in Financial Engineering, Python proficiency, C++ proficiency
Nice to Have
Advanced degree in Computer Science, Advanced degree in AI, Advanced degree in Mathematics, Advanced degree in Financial Engineering, PhD preferred, Quantitative experience with financial datasets, PyTorch experience, TensorFlow experience
What You'll Do.
Conduct research in AI
Conduct research in LLMs
Experiment with Transformer models
Experiment with Reinforcement Learning
Experiment with Generative AI
Analyze financial datasets
Collaborate with platform teams
Design new functionalities
Test new functionalities
Stay updated on AI advancements
Stay updated on LLM advancements
Integrate AI into finance
Integrate LLMs into finance
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborative teams; Team-oriented environment
Communication Scope
Presentation skills
Full Job Description
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. About WorldQuant BRAIN: BRAIN is a group within WorldQuant similar to a traditional B2C fintech setup. Our mission is to simplify quant finance for participants, while they learn quant finance, AI and ML concepts. WorldQuant Brain provides an advanced crowdsourcing platform for external participants to contribute signals, data, and more to the firm. The Role: WorldQuant is seeking exceptional individuals to join as AI Researchers. In this full-time role, you will work in of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Large Language Models (LLMs), applying techniques to develop quantitative models for WorldQuant’s BRAIN platform. As part of this role, you will: Conduct research in AI and LLMs, experimenting with advanced architectures such as Transformer models, Reinforcement Learning, and Generative AI. Design, train, and fine-tune LLMs and other AI models to extract insights, and generate signals Apply AI concepts to create and enhance alphas on the BRAIN platform. Ana
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