WorldQuant, a global quantitative asset management firm, has announced its International Quant Championship (IQC), its flagship global quant competition. The 2025 IQC, which takes place on WorldQuant’s BRAIN platform, builds on existing competitions hosted by WorldQuant and encourages talent from eligible regions and across experience levels to participate. Top-scoring teams may qualify to win cash prizes from a pool of $100,000[1] and to participate in the global finals in Singapore in September.
The IQC is a three-stage, team-based competition engaging students and early career professionals from around the globe. Participants will have a chance to compete against some of the brightest minds in finance, mathematics and technology while applying their quantitative skills at the intersection of data science and financial markets. Registration is open until May 14, 2025.
Since inception, more than 98,000 contestants from over 5,000 universities across 110+ countries and regions have competed for the title of Champion. 13 finalist teams, representing 13 regions, competed to win during the IQC 2024 Finals in Singapore. Prior IQC winners have represented locations such as Taiwan, Canada, the UK and India.
WorldQuant seeks to engage top talent around the world, and certain eligible participants who score well in the IQC may be considered for research consulting, internship or full-time employment opportunities at WorldQuant.
WorldQuant BRAIN has 100,000+ users and over 5,000 research consultants globally, who are eligible to receive compensation based on the quality of their ideas. BRAIN features comprehensive data fields and toolsets, powerful performance dashboards and value-added measures. It seamlessly integrates machine learning modules and AI algorithms within its platform, providing an integrated environment. The opportunity includes:
- 125,000+ data fields, performance dashboards and value-added measures to leverage
- In-depth educational bootcamp, support and mentorship from experienced quants
- Platform and tools to learn and submit more advanced signals in addition to Alphas[2]
- Real-time, actionable feedback
- A community that fosters collaboration, competition and professional growth
For more information about the 2025 IQC and WorldQuant BRAIN, please visit https://www.worldquant.com/brain/.
[1] Subject to eligibility.
