Subject: WorldQuant Challenge Description: We would like to invite you to attend an Information Session on the WorldQuant Challenge, and our Quantitative Finance Research Consultant Program to be held at University of Maryland, Career Center (3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing) on Wednesday, February 4th 2015 from 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm. While this event is open to all students (undergraduates to PhD) and alumni, we are inviting you personally since your field of study may be very a good match to the attributes we are seeking. Successful candidates often come from various STEM and Financial programs. When you join us you will learn more about: The Quantitative finance and investment management industry How to become a successful Quant in global financial markets How to get free access to our web-based stock simulation system, that you can use to develop your quantitative financial models How to attend free training classes / seminars about quantitative finance research and modeling How you can get paid as a Research Consultant We offer outstanding learning and earning opportunities, which include: - Performance based compensation, for successfully contracted consultants - Training classes / seminars about quantitative finance research and modeling - Access to our web-based stock simulation system that you can use to develop your quantitative financial models - Rare opportunity for students in engineering and science to break into the financial industry For more information and to apply please visit https://www.worldquantchallenge.com. Feel free to share this invitation with friends, classmates and others that may be interested in participating. We look forward to having you with us! Best regards, WorldQuant Challenge Team Event Date: February 4, 2015 Event Start Time: 3:30 pm Contact Person: Bilma Galarza Contact Email: [log in to unmask] Website URL: http://www.worldquantchallenge.com.