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INTRODUCTION

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 Finance organization is responsible for the management and control environment for WorldQuant on a global basis. The team works closely with managers, local accounting groups and advisors/consulting firms for affiliated offices around the world. Staff members are expected to act as financial managers for their assigned offices/countries by assisting in strategic planning and providing financial analysis.

We are seeking for an innovative staff accountant to join our finance team, initially focused on the company’s operations in China. The accountant is expected to be able to handle work independently, perform a self-review, and reach out to the line manager as needed. The manager is responsible for reviewing, training and developing their team with a constant feedback loop, so you can expect regular check-ins and an opportunity to grow.

Responsibilities:

- Review and ensure appropriate approvals for all financial transactions
- Participate in monthly and annual close processes for multiple corporate entities
- Reconcile monthly bank statements and monitor cash flow
- Analyze the monthly intercompany balances and ensure the timely movement of funds between entities
- Review account reconciliations and provide analysis of results/variances
- Prepare monthly expense forecasts and annual budget
- Guide local accountants by coordinating activities and answering questions
- Assist in ad-hoc projects and analytical work
- Flexibility on working hours may be required in order to interact with staff in China

What You’ll Bring:

- Advanced Excel skills are required and will be evaluated as part of the interview process
- 2-4 years of relevant experience
- Knowledge of Workday general ledger and human resource systems is a plus
- Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Excellent oral and written English and Mandarin Chinese skills required
- Global cash flow experience is preferred

Our Benefits:

- Core Benefits: Fully paid medical and dental insurance for employees and dependents, flexible spending account, 401k, fully paid parental leave, generous PTO (paid time off) that consists of:
- twenty vacation days that are pro-rated based on the employee’s start date, at an accrual of 1.67 days per month,
- three personal days, and
- ten 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

Pay Transparency:

WorldQuant is a total compensation organization where you will be eligible for a base salary, discretionary performance bonus, and benefits.

To provide greater transparency to candidates, we share base pay ranges for all US-based job postings regardless of state. We set standard base pay ranges for all roles based on job function and level, benchmarked against similar stage organizations. When finalizing an offer, we will take into consideration an individual’s experience level and the qualifications they bring to the role to formulate a competitive total compensation package.

The Base Pay Range For This Position Is $95,000 – $115,000 USD.

At WorldQuant, we are committed to providing candidates with all necessary information in compliance with pay transparency laws. If you believe any required details are missing from this job posting, please notify us at WQHR_US@WorldQuant.com, and we will address your concerns promptly.

WorldQuant is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation or preference, age, marital status, citizenship, national origin, disability, military status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or any other protected characteristic as established by applicable law.