Does WorldQuant pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, WorldQuant employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at WorldQuant. This rating has decreased by 6% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at WorldQuant?

87% of WorldQuant employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated WorldQuant 4.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.1 for culture and values and 3.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at WorldQuant?

Research Consultant (106) , Quantitative Researcher (98) , Software Engineer (26) , Consultant (23) , Researcher (16) , BRAIN Research Consultant (13) , Portfolio Manager (12) , Quantitative Research Intern (12) , Quant Researcher (11) , Quantitative Analyst (10) , Senior Quantitative Researcher (9) , Senior Software Engineer (9) , Vice President (8) , Research Analyst (7) , Part Time Research Consultant At Worldquant (6)

What are the pros of working at WorldQuant according to real employee reviews?

"Many smart people and experienced" ((in 39 reviews)); "Very High paying salary and good work" ((in 34 reviews)); "Pay is good for part time Are quick to respond back to ur query" ((in 27 reviews)); "Startup like environment and friendly colleagues" ((in 20 reviews)); "Work life balance is good" ((in 18 reviews))

What are the cons of working at WorldQuant according to real employee reviews?

"difficulty ideas are already explored, and new researchers have no room to show their talent (and earn bonuses)." ((in 14 reviews)); "Bad management (especially one person)" ((in 12 reviews)); "high pressure to be innovative constantly" ((in 6 reviews)); "Managers are arrogant." ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about WorldQuant layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about WorldQuant layoffs and their outlook for job security at WorldQuant in 2026.

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4.2

87% would recommend to a friend

(465 total reviews)

Igor Tulchinsky

92% approve of CEO

81% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.3

Work/Life balance

4.2

Diversity & inclusion

4.1

Culture & values

3.9

Career opportunities

3.8

Senior management

3.8

Compensation and benefits

WorldQuant has an employee rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 465 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The WorldQuant employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Finanzen industry (3.7 stars).

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465 reviews

5.0

Mar 3, 2017

Great company

Quantitative researcher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay.Research Project is a very good initiative for new comers.Flexiblity in work

Cons

Poor mentorship.One may find too much competition as cons but I think thats not a con.

5.0

Dec 13, 2016

Great opportunity to learn quantitative finance

Research consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great work experience Great exposure Good pay Good peers

Cons

Few meetings with Senior Employees

4.0

Oct 3, 2016

Summer Work

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible for project selection and implementation

Cons

Communication was lacking at times

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