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.
Location: Old Greenwich, CT
The Role: The Global Finance Team is responsible for the management and control of WorldQuant’s financial reporting systems. Part of the Global Finance Team, the Financial Planning and Analysis Team is responsible for cost allocation to WorldQuant Millennium Advisors (WMA), a joint venture between WorldQuant and Millennium.
Reporting to the Director of Financial Planning and Analysis, the Financial Analyst will be responsible for the cost allocation model, guideline monitoring, and reporting for WMA. More detailed role responsibilities include:
- Own the monthly cost allocation model, including ensuring completeness and compliance with allocation policies
- Analyze all volume drivers for accuracy through comparative testing as well as various statistics
- Prepare regular, transparent reporting related to the cost allocation model to business partners as well as ad hoc reporting upon request
- Guideline monitoring for investment funds which includes guideline codification, documentation, distribution, and monitoring
- Provide additional reporting for compliance, performance and attribution, turnover, strategy, etc. as needed
- Provide project management support including organizing meeting notes and tracking key objectives
What You’ll Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or similar analytical discipline
- Advanced Excel and data management skills (will be evaluated as part of the interview process)
- 4+ years of relevant experience in a financial services industry role
- Ability to work well under short deadlines with enhanced attention to detail
- Outstanding organizational skills and ability to create auditable Financial Models
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Database and data visualization experience strongly preferred
- Expense management software and/or fund operations experience a plus
Our Benefits:
- Core Benefits: Fully paid medical and dental insurance for employees and dependents, flexible spending account, 401(k), fully paid parental leave, generous PTO with unlimited sick days
- 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
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