WorldQuant

Overview

WorldQuant is a global quantitative asset management firm founded in 2007 and headquartered in Old Greenwich, Connecticut. The firm specializes in quantitative investment strategies and manages approximately $9 billion in assets, primarily for Millennium Management. With over 850 professionals across 13 countries, the organization develops and deploys investment strategies across various asset classes and global markets.

Focusing on statistical arbitrage and quantitative trading, the firm utilizes millions of algorithms and a wide range of investment ideas. Promoting innovation and agility, it fosters a diverse workforce across 27 offices worldwide. Services include systematic trading strategies, the WorldQuant Challenge for sourcing talent, and the WorldQuant Accelerator, which supports external portfolio managers. Additionally, WorldQuant University offers free, accredited online education in financial engineering and data science, aiming to bridge the talent gap in these fields.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Phone: +1 203-344-6050
• Website: worldquant.com
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/worldquant

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• Algorithmic portfolio management
• Predictive analytics
• Financial data science education
• Financial market signals
• Asset management
• Data analytics
• Quantitative data analysis
• Machine learning
• Quantitative finance education
• Systematic trading algorithms
• Investment strategies
• Quantitative research tools
• Investment management
• Financial technology
• Global financial markets
• Big data analytics
• Systematic investment
• Algorithm optimization
• Risk management
• Market prediction
• Alpha generation
• Data-driven investment strategies
• Quantitative asset management
• Behavioral finance
• Financial analytics tools
• Investment portfolios
• Investment research
• Quantitative asset strategies
• Systematic trading strategies
• Global talent sourcing
• Venture capital
• Portfolio management
• Portfolio diversification
• Financial market trends
• Financial regulations
• Economic data analysis
• Strategic partnerships
• Academic collaborations
• Machine learning tools
• Artificial intelligence
• Investment algorithms
• Innovation in finance
• Financial innovation

Technologies Used

• AI
• Amazon AWS
• CloudFlare Hosting
• Google Tag Manager
• Microsoft Office 365
• Mobile Friendly
• React Redux
• Remote
• Route 53
• Sendgrid
• WordPress.org
• Zendesk
• Zoom Webinar

Affiliated Organizations & Regional Branches

• WorldQuant Foundry