Quant Researcher vs Quant Trader

[TheNeo]

Hello,

I've been applying for quant hedge funds and trading firms such as WorldQuant etc.

The trouble I have is I don't quite understand the role of a Quant Trader especially when Quant Researchers come up with the trading signals.
Can anyone provide summary of both roles and some insight into this? (can also be a specific advice for WorldQuant).


Thanks

 

[Vix]

Imo In the buy side. Quant Researcher: Responsible for coming up with the alpha signal and focuses more on backtesting. Quant Trader: Responsible for execution of strategy on the actual market.

 

[HaoWang]

In WorldQuant, researchers create alphas and portfolio managers use alphas created by researchers to make alpha combo strategies.