Independent Portfolio Manager
WorldQuant
Chicago, IL · $150k–$200k a year · Posted November 1, 2026
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About the job
...success, so we need people who can help us build it. The Role:
~ We are seeking candidates with quantitative portfolio management experience and intimate knowledge of systematic strategies
Job Responsibilities (include, but not limited to the following...