Grainstone Lee Insights

Renaissance Technologies – who do they hire in research and tech?

With annualised returns of roughly 40% spanning three decades and a lifetime non-disclosure agreement for employees, it’s safe to say Renaissance Technologies is a bit of an enigma. Despite a bit of a slip in their long-term equity fund this year, the (short term) Medallion fund is still reportedly up 25% YTD. If I knew how they produce those returns I wouldn’t be stuck in a very hot and humid office on outskirts of London, however, we have been able to analyse who does i.e. RentTec employees.

13 Aug 2020
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Hiring landscape across quant investment May – July 2020

We analysed the career sites of 52 of the most prominent hedge funds and proprietary trading firms that employ

23 Jul 2020
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What to expect from a Headhunter phone interview

To help you get the most out of your call with your Headhunter, we’ve put together a short guide.

13 May 2020
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8 Tips for Writing Effective Job Adverts

When hiring in such a competitive market like quant strategists and developers, you must find a way to stand out.

01 Apr 2020
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Working Efficiently with Headhunters

In this article, we give our advice on how you can best collaborate with your head-hunter, what you need to think about before contacting one and how you can

01 Apr 2020
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Could your mindset be affecting your interview performance? [Use CBT to change it]

It's all in the mind. Use CBT techniques to improve your interview performance.

01 Apr 2020
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