# Junior Execution Trader [WorldQuant](https://www.jorb.ai/firms/worldquant.md) · New York · United States · [Sales & Trading](https://www.jorb.ai/jobs/sales-trading.md) WorldQuant is hiring a Junior Execution Trader in New York. Posted 2026-08-14; applications close 2026-10-13. **Apply**: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/worldquant/jobs/4705539006 Posted 10d ago. ## Role details ## Company Overview WorldQuant develops and deploys systematic financial strategies across a broad range of asset classes and global markets. The company seeks to produce high-quality predictive signals (alphas) through its proprietary research platform, employing financial strategies focused on market inefficiencies. Teams work collaboratively to drive the production of alphas and financial strategies, forming 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 can come from anyone, anywhere. The company values continuous improvement and encourages employees to challenge conventional thinking. WorldQuant aims to hire the best and brightest, prioritizing intellectual horsepower and outstanding talent. There is no predetermined roadmap to success, so the organization seeks people who can help build it. ## Role - Monitor execution across equities, FX, futures, and other asset classes, trading in different regions. - Provide first-line support for issues arising from the automated execution flow. - Conduct project work, including adding new liquidity to the execution platform and reducing the cost of implementing WorldQuant’s models. - Analyze large datasets to guide further automation and refinement of execution desk processes. - Interface directly with Portfolio Managers, Brokers, Senior Management, Compliance, Risk, and other teams. ## What You’ll Bring - Degree in a quantitative or technical discipline from a top-tier institution. - 1+ years of work experience gained in a buy-side or sell-side institution in a Trading, DevOps, or Analytics role supporting investment strategies. - Enthusiasm to learn more about financial markets and execution trading. - Experience with scripting languages (Python) and databases (SQL) is a strong plus. - Experience with at least one mainstream asset class (equities, FX, fixed income, credit, derivatives). ## Location NYC ## Our Benefits - **Core Benefits:** Fully paid medical and dental insurance for employees and dependents, flexible spending account, 401k, fully paid parental leave, and generous PTO (paid time off), including: - Twenty vacation days, pro-rated based on the employee’s start date, at an accrual of 1.67 days per month. - Three personal days. - Ten sick days. - **Perks:** Employee discounts for gym memberships, wellness activities, healthy snacks, and a casual dress code. - **Training:** Learning and development courses, speakers, and team-building off-site events. - **Employee Resource Groups** WorldQuant is a total compensation organization where you will be eligible for a base salary, a discretionary performance bonus, and benefits. The estimated salary range for this position is $125,000 to $150,000, specific to New York and may change in the future. When finalizing an offer, the company will take into consideration an individual’s experience level and qualifications to formulate a competitive total compensation package. ## Applying to this role This Junior Execution Trader role at WorldQuant runs through the firm's own careers portal and expects a CV and cover letter written specifically for the posting, not a portable submission carried across firms. Jorb AI's application agent tailors a CV and cover letter from your background to this posting and tracks the role alongside the rest of your applications. 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