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Junior Quantitative Project Manager
Worldquant LLC · 🇺🇸 Old Greenwich
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 21 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 8 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Worldquant LLC paid sponsored hires in similar roles6 certified filings for “Director, Portfolio Manager & Execution Specialist” (Statisticians) in NY: $120k–$130k, median $120k. Most were filed at wage level II (100%) — 2 lottery entries, ≈31% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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The US Department of Labor certified 21 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 8 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
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; New York, NY; or West Palm Beach, FL The Role: WorldQuant is seeking an exceptional individual to join our CIO Management Team as a Junior Quantitative Project Manager focused on the Meta Alpha Model business. The Meta Alpha Model business combines individual alpha signals into meta signals. This full-time role offers an opportunity for a highly analytical, motivated professional with a strong interest in finance, global markets, and technology to lead strategic, operational, and analytical initiatives across the investment organization. The ideal candidate brings a research-oriented mindset, curiosity about complex problems, and the initiative to drive challenging, open-ended work in collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders. The job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: • Lead strategic, operational, and analytical initiatives for the Meta Alpha Model business in partnership with investment management teams. • Drive technical projects and new programs, from requirements and team formation through working group coordination. • Align deliverables with program goals and roadmap priorities, adjusting plans as needs change. • Plan resources and coordinate work across teams and projects. • Identify risks early and work with stakeholders to resolve issues. • Build and improve dashboards, reports, and tracking tools; maintain supporting data in MySQL, Vertica, and PostgreSQL. • Analyze initiative performance and report insights to guide decisions. • Improve Meta Alpha Model operations and lead process changes. • Translate business requirements into actionable plans and deliverables. • Lead stakeholder communications and cross-functional problem-solving, including presentations, newsletters, and content-process improvements. What You’ll Bring: • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in an analytical field (e.g. Computer Science, Mathematics, Economics, Finance, Engineering) • 1-3 years of experience in a project management role for a financial services company required • Strong knowledge of financial markets and experience in investment management or a related finance/technology environment • Demonstrated ability to take initiative, work independently, and solve open-ended problems • Strong analytical and project management skills, sound judgment, and close attention to detail • Thoughtful collaborator who can work effectively with management teams and diverse stakeholders • Experience with Python, Jupyter notebooks, and dashboard solutions required • Strong written and verbal communication skills and comfort presenting to key stakeholders Our Benefits: • Core Benefits: Fully paid medical and dental insurance for employees and dependents, flexible sp