Lead Engineer - Reference Data & Security Master

who can help us build it. Technologists at WorldQuant research, design, code, test and deploy firmwide platforms and tooling while working collaboratively with researchers and portfolio managers. Our environment is relaxed yet intellectually driven. We seek people who think in code and are motivated by being around like-minded people. The Role WorldQuant is seeking a Lead Engineer to lead our firmwide reference data and security master products. This is a critical leadership position responsible for driving innovation, scalability, and excellence in our reference data solutions. What You'll Do Strategic Leadership: Partner with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and deploy scalable reference data and SecMaster solutions that align with business requirements and strategic goals. Architectural Oversight: Collaborate with and lead our engineering team to define and implement a robust platform architecture that supports the firm's growth and scalability objectives. Customer-Centric

Approach: Lead all business initiatives and provide global support to internal customers for all reference data offerings, ensuring exceptional service and alignment with their needs. Agile Processes: Drive and participate in Agile frameworks, continuously improving and expanding platform capabilities to adapt to dynamic business requirements. What You'll Bring Experience: A minimum of 10 years of experience in the financial services industry, with a strong focus on reference data and SecMaster solutions. Leadership: Proven ability to act as a business and technical thought leader, sharing best practices and driving innovation. Project Ownership: Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects involving collaboration across multiple teams and stakeholders. Mentorship: A track record of mentoring and collaborating with engineers to foster growth and excellence. Problem-Solving Skills: A rapid learner with exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities, capable of navigating complex challenges effectively. #DN-1 By submitting this application, you acknowledge and consent to terms of the WorldQuant Privacy Policy. The privacy policy offers an explanation of how and why your data will be collected, how it will be used and disclosed, how it will be retained and secured, and what legal rights are associated with that data (including the rights of access, correction, and deletion). The policy also describes legal and contractual limitations on these rights. The specific rights and obligations of individuals living and working in different areas may vary by jurisdiction. Copyright © 2025 WorldQuant, LLC. All Rights Reserved. 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.

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