or apply directly on WorldQuant's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 12 days WorldQuant's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 13% of WorldQuant's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at WorldQuant
- high 92 stale, 1 reposted of 103 open
- Hiring momentum
- 115 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from WorldQuant's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for WorldQuant.
About this role
As a Quantitative Research Intern at WorldQuant, you will collaborate with experienced quantitative researchers to support various stages of research, from data study and idea generation to alpha construction. You will gain exposure to a sophisticated quantitative research platform and access to unique datasets, while also refining your research skills and participating in global collaboration opportunities.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of WorldQuant as an employer.
What you need
- Candidates holding or pursuing a BS, MS, or PhD in Math, Physics, Computer Science, Statistics, Engineering, or other quantitative fields with excellent academic records
- Python and shell scripting skills
- Prior experience translating mathematical concepts into code
- Fluent English and excellent communication skills
Nice to have
- Other programming languages (e.g., R, K, C#, C++, Matlab)
- Prior quantitative research experience or working in a data-intensive research environment
- Application of machine learning, NLP, or AI techniques
Worth weighing
- Internship starts in May 2027 and lasts for 6 months
- No specific salary or compensation details provided
- The role emphasizes intellectual curiosity and self-motivation, which may require a proactive approach from interns
Summarised from WorldQuant's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by WorldQuant on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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