Application

Research Analyst Application

Apply for equity research or the selective quant track. Sector- and role-specific questions appear as you select.

Apply as a Research Analyst

Responses must reflect your own judgment and writing. AI tools are not permitted for this application.

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Track/Sector

Consider me for Sector Head

What interests you about this sector, and what company would you research first?Recommended Minimum: 75 words.

How would you evaluate whether a company in this sector is attractive?Recommended Minimum: 100 words.

Additional Quant Requirements

Describe your coding background (Python, NumPy, pandas, GitHub, etc.).Recommended Minimum: 100 words.

Describe your math background (calculus, statistics, probability, intent to learn stochastic calculus).Recommended Minimum: 100 words.

How would you begin designing an algorithm that ranks stocks by industry-relative metrics (P/E, growth, margins, valuation spread)?Recommended Minimum: 125 words.

What quant topic would you want to research? (derivatives, options, portfolio signals, automated logic, etc.)Recommended Minimum: 100 words.

How would you go about creating an algorithm to play Connect 4? (Explain the logic.)Recommended Minimum: 100 words.

Why White Mane Group?Recommended Minimum: 75 words.

A company you find interesting, and why.Recommended Minimum: 100 words.

If China were to invade Taiwan tomorrow, what stocks would you buy and why?Recommended Minimum: 100 words.

Commitment

WMG is a meaningful commitment. Scheduling is flexible but every member is expected to contribute consistently.

I understand my responsibilities and the expected commitment.