About the Day
During this immersive Insights Day, you will have the unique opportunity to see at first hand the dynamic field of Quant Research and Implementation at a leading Quantitative hedge fund. Our team of seasoned professionals will guide you through a series of engaging sessions, providing you with a comprehensive understanding of the role and its significance in the financial industry.
This exclusive opportunity is designed specifically for accomplished female PhD and Masters students who are keen to explore a career in Quant Research. Through a thoughtfully curated schedule, you will engage in technical talks, interactive workshops, panel sessions, and networking opportunities. This will help you develop a clear idea of what it means to make the move to industry and work within Quantitative Finance.
Who we're looking for
We’re looking for a small, selective group of individuals to be involved in the day. No prior knowledge of finance is required, a curiosity of the industry is all we ask for.
Eligible candidates will:
Please note that this is an unpaid insights opportunity, not a working internship. You are not expected to complete any work.
We are happy to reimburse train tickets to the office and back for those outside of London where necessary.
How to apply
To apply for this exclusive opportunity, please submit your updated resume along with a cover letter highlighting your interest in Quant Investing at Marshall Wace.
Our team will then review all the CVs and cover letters received, sending those suitable a Technical test to complete. This Technical assessment will be sent via CorrelationOne, and you will have 2 hours to complete it. This covers the following topics: probability theory, statistics, regression analysis, general mathematical topics (algebra, matrices, optimisation, etc.), algorithm design.
If you perform well in this, we will then shortlist candidates for 20-minute calls with our Human Capital team.
Register your interest here