Marshall Wace
Marshall Wace is a leading provider of alternative investment solutions.
Operating as a single team across the globe, we are dedicated to creating long-term relationships with our clients built on trust and integrity. We define our culture as one of continuous innovation and a quest for improvement. We instinctively strive to do things differently, with fresh thinking that we believe enables us to create proprietary value and maximise the benefits to our clients.
We believe in unleashing the potential of each individual while working towards our common goals and shared values. Supporting our employees is fundamental to our success and we are constantly evaluating our offerings to ensure they’re best-in-class.
Our recruitment process looks to identify individuals who share our passion, curiosity and drive. While the exact process varies by role, you can expect interviews and an ability assessment for technical positions.
Through our graduate, associate, and internship schemes, you’ll gain invaluable experience of how we develop our strategies, whilst also having access to cutting-edge, proprietary technologies.
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Women in Quant Investing - Insight Day
Are you an accomplished female-identifying PhD or Masters student interested in finding out more about Quant investing? Do you want to gain invaluable insights and hands-on experience in the dynamic field of Quantitative Finance? If so, we invite you to join us for an immersive Insights Day tailored specifically for individuals like you! Key informationDate: 12th June 2025Time: 9:00am – 17:00pm Location: London Who we areFounded in 1997, Marshall Wace is one of Europe’s leading Hedge Fund Managers with over $70billion of assets under management. It enjoys a strong reputation in the industry for its success, influence and innovation, built by a dedicated team of people working in a dynamic and entrepreneurial culture. Our firm is made up of around 700 professionals operating from established offices in London, New York, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Singapore. What to expect 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 PhD and Masters students who are considering 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 female-identifying 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: Be enrolled on either a STEM focussed Masters or PhD course with the aim of completing studies/ defending before or in 2026.Be based in the UK and able to make your own way to London for the event. 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. Application deadline: 19/04/2025Test Submission deadline: 27/04/2025Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to gain first hand insights into the world of Quant Research and Implementation! Apply now and take the first step towards a rewarding career in Quantitative Finance with Marshall Wace. 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.
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