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Strategy and Operations Head, China WQBrain

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 exploiting market inefficiencies. Our teams work collaboratively to drive the production of alphas and financial strategies – the foundation of a balanced, global investment platform.

WorldQuant’s success 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. That’s a key ingredient in remaining a leader in any industry.

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. Our collective intelligence will drive us there.

ABOUT WORLDQUANT BRAIN:

BRAIN is a group within WorldQuant similar to a traditional B2C fintech setup. Our mission is to simplify quant finance and provide global opportunities for individuals to participate remotely in this initiative, while potentially learning ground breaking quant finance, AI and ML concepts. WorldQuant Brain provides a crowdsourcing platform for external participants to contribute alphas and various other models or algorithms to the firm’s business. BRAIN is comprised of an entire ecosystem within the firm that includes resources from various technology, data, business and operations groups throughout the firm globally. Today, BRAIN is still fairly young – though it’s a full featured business with forward looking plans that run into years.

THE ROLE:

We are seeking a Strategy and Operations Head for our research office in China. The successful candidate will be responsible for the business to grow and engage WorldQuant BRAIN’s user base in mainland China and Hong Kong. As the China head, you will be the face of WorldQuant Brain to all the China and Hong Kong users.

Define the Country’s growth strategy
- Work closely with Brain global leadership and WorldQuant’s China Head to build the WQBrain brand
- Develop business case for new growth initiatives
Operations include
- User Management: Includes acquisition, onboarding, engagement, support and lifecycle support
- Engage with internal and external partners to implement the growth plan
- Lead execution on key initiatives like promotions, competitions, etc.
- Lead key global initiatives and craft standard methodologies across Brain locations

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

Hold a Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree(s) from a leading university
Experience as a team leader
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Fluent in spoken and written English
Self-starter: has shown an ability to set up initiatives and see them to the end without supervision.
Product experience: Proven positive impact on user onboarding, conversion, growth or engagement metrics
Any of the following would be an added bonus
- Proven record of building /scaling a B2C business or online community
- Previous strategy consulting
- History as an entrepreneur
- Experience in the quant or finance domains

Why you will like working for WorldQuant Brain:

You will work with some of the smartest and most exciting people in the industry. We are a high-performance organization looking to solve quant finance problems at scale
As part of this team, you will not only work on your primary skills and role, but will also contribute to the evolution of how this developing business is defined in the coming years
Clear career path from the country role towards regional and global roles
We value diversity and inclusivity. We are an equal opportunity employer

What We Offer:

Culture of continuous learning and development in a leading multinational company
Competitive and attractive compensation package
Friendly and collegial working environment
Generous time-off policy and Employee Assistant Program
Opportunity to travel and connect with our global teams
Regular team building activities and monthly happy hour
Fruits and snacks in the office

WorldQuant is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation or preference, age, marital status, citizenship, national origin, disability, military status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or any other protected characteristic as established by applicable

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WorldQuant is a global quantitative asset management firm with over $7 billion in assets under management. Founded in 2007 by Igor Tulchinsky with the belief that talent is global, but opportunity is not, WorldQuant has more than 1,000 employees s...

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Private

INDUSTRY

Investment & Asset Management

TEAM SIZE

501-1000

LOCATION

Hybrid, based in Old Greenwich, CT

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