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In this section, you'll find all of our quantitative analytics jobs within the financial services sector.

In financial markets worldwide, the most successful trading strategies are developed by highly educated, mathematically skilled financial engineers nicknamed "quants." Quants write financial theories, computer models, valuation techniques and trading programs used by hedge funds and investment banks.

Quants employed in the financial sector usually have higher degrees and Ph.D.s in demanding subjects such as physics, economics or computer science, or any of several particular mathematical specialties like multivariate calculus, linear algebra, differential equations, probability theory and statistical inference.

For success in a quant job, you'll need to be familiar with common programming languages such as C++. You should also read and understand the work of economists Myron Scholes, Fischer Black and Robert C. Merton. Scholes and Black are synonymous with options pricing theory, having developed the famous Black-Scholes equation. The model they developed provided the fundamental conceptual framework for valuing options, and is now the de facto standard in international financial markets for valuing those instruments, alongside many different types of bonds and derivatives that contain embedded options.

Beyond qualifications, many employers expect candidates for quant jobs to pass a rigorous vetting process which includes verification of references and, in a more competitive role, published research.

A quant career might have a focus on designing and trading complex structured products such as derivatives. Hedge funds also hire a large number of quants.

To handle the bulk of daily trading volume, the use of computer-driven models or algorithms to both identify and rapidly execute profitable arbitrage opportunities has expanded in the past few years. In order to continue executing trades for funds that rely on those models, broker-dealers hire quants to refine the platforms and programs that communicate orders.

Risk-focused quants also work for specialized software vendors that handle the creation and production of risk management products.

Quantitative analytics is one sector of finance where a prospective employee with a Ph.D. isn't considered overqualified, although a master's degree in one of the subjects above is sometimes enough. Unlike with MBA candidates, the quality of your university isn't always a hiring consideration. When applying for a junior quant job, it's more important to show that you have the expertise needed to succeed in the job, demonstrated through a higher degree in mathematics, economics, physics, computer science or similar subjects, the ability to program complicated financial models and excellent communication skills. Many quants also aim to pass the Certificate in Quantitative Finance (CQF), designed by Dr. Paul Wilmott, as another demonstration of skill.

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Sr. Analytics Developer MSCI Competitive Norman, OK 18 Jun 13

We are currently seeking a full time Senior Analytics Developer to join our Norman Analytics Department.

MSCI Barra Sales Specialist MSCI Negotiable Boston, MA 18 Jun 13

We are currently seeking an experienced Sales professional to join our Client Coverage Organization in Boston,...

Desk Strategist-Morgan Stanley Electronic Trading Morgan Stanley Competitive New York City, NY 18 Jun 13

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Automated Market Making Desk Strategist - KDB Developer Morgan Stanley Competitive New York City, NY 18 Jun 13

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Credit Desk Strategist Morgan Stanley Competitive New York City, NY 18 Jun 13

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Foreign Exchange Desk Strategist Morgan Stanley Competitive New York City, NY 18 Jun 13

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Equity Derivative Desk Strategist Morgan Stanley Competitive New York City, NY 18 Jun 13

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Securitized Products Desk Strat Housing and Mortgage Credit Morgan Stanley Competitive New York City, NY 18 Jun 13

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Foreign Exchange Desk Strategist Morgan Stanley Competitive New York City, NY 18 Jun 13

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Desk Strategist-Morgan Stanley Electronic Trading Morgan Stanley Competitive New York City, NY 18 Jun 13

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Delta One Desk Strategist Morgan Stanley Competitive New York City, NY 18 Jun 13

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Interest Rate Quant Bloomberg Negotiable Manhattan, NY 18 Jun 13

Interest Rate Quant

Risk Manager - Latam Credit Comprehensive Recruiting Outstanding compensation and benefit pla... New York City, NY 18 Jun 13

Premier Global Bank in NYC is looking to add a Risk Manager that will provide independent risk oversight of th...

Risk Manager / Counterparty Credit Risk Comprehensive Recruiting Outstanding compensation, benefit and re... Charlotte, NC 18 Jun 13

Leading Financial Service firm is looking to add a Risk Manager who will be responsible for defining and devel...

Market RIsk Manager Comprehensive Recruiting Outstanding compensation, benefit and re... Saint Louis, MO 18 Jun 13

Global financial firm is looking to hire a Market Risk Manager to their St. Louis based team.

C++ Multithreading Developer Rimrock Associates, Inc. 150,000-500,000 Stamford, CT 18 Jun 13

This is an opportunity to join a very successful hedge fund specialized in quantitative trading and alternativ...

Analyst, Risk Management Jackson Square Aviation Market San Francisco, CA 18 Jun 13

Support the Jackson Square''s head of risk management and research in analyzing airline risk and performing in...

Quantitative Research/Developer Rimrock Associates, Inc. 100k-250k New York City, NY 18 Jun 13

Reaserch team seeks a strong C++ quantitative analyst/developer to help develop processes to automate manageme...

Trading Support Rimrock Associates, Inc. 150,000-250,000 Stamford, CT 18 Jun 13

This is a trading systems specialist and is a unique opportunity to join a sophisticated quantitative trading ...

Principal Credit Investments Analyst Michael Page International Base and bonus New York City, NY 18 Jun 13

Our client is the Principal Investment Arm of a Global Investment Bank seeking a Principal Credit Investment ...

Quantitative Analyst, Model Validation State Street Not Specified Boston, MA 18 Jun 13

The Quantitative Analyst will review various models within the Organization including reviewing model documen...

Prepayment Modeler Comprehensive Recruiting Outstanding compensastion and benefit pl... New York City, NY 18 Jun 13

Global financial firm is looking to add an experienced Prepayment Modeler to their Quantitative team.

Front Office Quantitative Analyst/Developer - C++ Credit Derivatives/Interest Rate Derivatives - Risk Engine/P&L - NY/US Selby Jennings Circa $150,000 - $175,000 plus bonus and... Manhattan, NY 18 Jun 13

Front Office Quantitative Analyst/Developer, Credit Derivatives/Interest Rate Derivatives, Risk Engine/P&L - M...

Quantitative equity researcher, medium frequency, New York Carlton Senior Appointments $125000 - $150000 per annum, Benefits: P... New York City, NY 18 Jun 13

Great opportunity to join a growing hedge fund and work on cutting edge quantitative research.

Senior C++ Quantitative Developer/Fixed Income Analytics Selby Jennings Circa $150,000 - $180,000 plus bonus/ben... New York City, NY 18 Jun 13

Senior C++ Quantitative Developer/Fixed Income Analytics, Manhattan, New York

Sr. Quantitative Strategist Comprehensive Recruiting Outstanding compensation, benefit and re... Philadelphia, PA 18 Jun 13

Our client is looking to add a Senior Quantitative Strategist the will be responsible for developing, implemen...

Credit Risk Modeler Comprehensive Recruiting $ Open Manhattan, NY 18 Jun 13

Head of Risk Modeling needed at highly regarded Asset Manager in NYC. Counterparty risk Modeling experience...

Pricing Quant - Derivatives Model Validation Not Disclosed $150000 - $200000 per annum New York City, NY 17 Jun 13

Associate Director - Director Level. Must have pricing experience.

Rates Quant - Fixed Income Quantitative Research - Director OCG - Obtain FO ( Front Office ) Competitive New York City, NY 17 Jun 13

We are currently working with an alternative asset management firm headquartered in London, they are currentl...

Senior Quant Strategist OCG - Obtain Consulting Group Competitive New York City, NY 17 Jun 13

We are currently working with a leading Tier One Bank who are looking to strengthen their Equity Strategist de...

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