Brain

Welcome to BRAIN

WorldQuant BRAIN® introduces its users to the intriguing world of quantitative finance in an interactive way through its simulation platform, and provides global talent the opportunity to become research consultants in select approved countries and participate in WorldQuant’s greater research efforts. Our platform includes data sets and tools, performance dashboards and value-add measures. Join us on our journey.

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The Vision

A global community

We are a diverse group of data scientists, engineers and other intellectually curious individuals with an interest in quantitative finance. Together, we’ll generate alphas* and other algorithms, and collaborate and compete against one another as we work to make new discoveries and contribute to the larger WorldQuant effort.

  • 20,000+
    Users
  • 1,000+
    Consultants
  • 85,000+
    Data Fields

* Alphas are mathematical models that seek to predict the future price movements of various financial instruments.

How it works

Ready to join our global community? Follow these three simple steps.

  • Step 1
    Sign up

    Log into the BRAIN platform from anywhere in the world to create an account.

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  • Step 2
    Start working

    Leverage our platform’s data and technology to build and test your alpha ideas in real time.

    * Alphas are mathematical models that seek to predict the future price movements of various financial instruments.

  • Step 3
    Compete

    Compete in our daily challenge and other competitions. Do well and you may be offered a position as a research consultant.

Perspectives
on BRAIN

Read about what’s going on in the BRAIN world.

Learn, earn and connect

  • Learn

    Grow your knowledge of quant finance, using the datasets and tools on the BRAIN platform to build alphas, while learning from, and competing against, your peers.

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  • Earn

    Research consultants have the opportunity to be compensated on the quality of their ideas, with the freedom and flexibility to work when and how they want.

  • Connect

    Access in-depth training, mentorship from experienced quants and exciting global challenges and events. Consultants are able to access potential opportunities for internships and full-time positions with WorldQuant.