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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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Cross asset class buyside quantitative researcher Not Disclosed Competitive UK-London 25 May 13

An opportunity to join a top institution in a dynamic, innovative team with a very high standing in the market...

C++ developer (high frequency FX and equities) up to $500k Carlton Senior Appointments $150 - $250 per annum, Benefits: Up to $... Chicago, IL 25 May 13

5-15 years experience financial services infrastructure developer sought for top tier California based hedge f...

Quant Developer / Analyst Comprehensive Recruiting Competitive compensation and beneift pla... Philadelphia, PA 25 May 13

Leading Financial Service firm is looking to add a Quantitative Developer/Analyst to their Equity Risk team.

Distributed Appl Developer III (IT Asset Management Systems) Job BNY Mellon Competitive Pittsburgh, PA 25 May 13

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Sales & Marketing Rep II Job BNY Mellon Competitive Norwalk, CT 25 May 13

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Portfolio Administrator - Wealth Management Job BNY Mellon Competitive West Palm Beach, FL 25 May 13

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Commerical Director, Asia MSCI Negotiable Hong Kong SAR 25 May 13

MSCI is looking for an Asia Commercial Director for IPD business. Experience in Real Estate industry and netwo...

ALM Treasury Quantitative Analyst ITS-City Ltd Competitive UK-London 25 May 13

Asset Liability Management Treasury Quants required at Leading Investment Bank

Sr. Credit Risk Officer Comprehensive Recruiting Outstanding compensation and benefit pla... San Francisco, CA 25 May 13

Leading Financial Institution is looking to add a Senior Credit Risk Officer that will play a key role in the...

Cheated out of a bonus? Sick of investment banking? Stuck in UBS or BarCap? Campbell North Competitive UK-London 24 May 13

My clients are a group of world beating hedge funds and quantitative trading companies based in London, New Yo...

MBS Quantitative Analyst Comprehensive Recruiting Competitive compensation and benefit pac... New York City, NY 24 May 13

Global financial firm is looking to add a Quant Analyst with previous MBS experience to their Quantitative Ris...

AVP/VP Risk Management (Rates and FX) - New Function - Singapore Mondrian Alpha Negotiable UK-London 24 May 13

A major Investment Bank experiencing large growth in Asia are looking to make a key hire in to a newly formed ...

Credit Risk Portfolio Reporting Huxley Associates GBP75000 - GBP110000 per annum + Benefit... UK-London 24 May 13

Fantastic opportunity to work with a Tier One Investment Bank in a role with exposure across the department

Senior Quantitative Risk Developer – Variable Annuity Hedging Group –Market Risk – Leading Insurance Firm – Philadelphia GQR Global Markets $100-120k base (DOE) + competitive bonus... Philadelphia, PA 24 May 13

We are working with an insurance group, more specifically with their fast-growing variable annuity hedging tea...

Counterparty Credit Risk Quant Analyst - IMM Internal Model Method Risk Modeling Analytics Team GQR Global Markets $200,000 USD Base (DOE) + very competiti... New York City, NY 24 May 13

Counterparty Credit Risk Quant Analyst - IMM Internal Model Method Risk Modeling Analytics Team - Counte...

C# Software Engineer - Chicago GQR Global Markets $100,000 - $150,000 + bonus Chicago, IL 24 May 13

A leading proprietary and fund manager of circa 75 employees and a 22 person technology team that has been ope...

Senior Quantitative researcher for developing foreign exchange offerings to find more and better ways to preserve clients' alpha. GQR Global Markets Up to $300k plus a competitive bonus –... New York City, NY 24 May 13

A highly rated New York Hedge Fund is seeking a Senior Quantitative Researcher to start ASAP. You will be part...

AVP, Credit Risk Strategist – Credit Research – Corporate, Sovereign, Municipal, High Yield, Real Estate GQR Global Markets $100-140k base (DOE) + very competitive... New York City, NY 24 May 13

AVP, Credit Risk Strategist – Credit Research – Corporate, Sovereign, Municipal, High Yield, Real Estate –Cre...

Junior Data Analytics Engineer – Microstrategy, Tableau, SQL/ Oracle Database, ETL, Data Warehousing – Business Intelligence Team GQR Global Markets $70,000-90k base (DOE) + competitive bon... Texas City, TX 24 May 13

Junior Data Analytics Engineer – Microstrategy, Tableau, SQL/ Oracle Database, ETL, Data Warehousing – Busines...

Exotic Rates Derivatives Quant – Front Office – Entry Level – Associate to AVP – Leading U.S. Investment Bank – Derivatives Pricing GQR Global Markets Competitive Salary + Bonus (DOE) New York City, NY 24 May 13

A global U.S. Investment Bank is proactively seeking an Associate – AVP candidate to join there Exotic Rates D...

Exotic Rates Derivatives Quant – Front Office – Entry Level – Associate to AVP – Leading U.S. Investment Bank – Derivatives Pricing – New York, USA GQR Global Markets Competitive Salary + Bonus (DOE) New York City, NY 24 May 13

A global U.S. Investment Bank is proactively seeking an Associate – AVP candidate to join there Exotic Rates D...

Lead Developer - Hedge Reporting & Quantitative Research – Minneapolis, USA GQR Global Markets Highly Competitive Minneapolis, MN 24 May 13

A leading financial services company is seeking a Lead Developer for the Quantitative Research & Hedge Reporti...

Actuarial Technician, Director Level – Variable Annuity Hedging & Risk Management – FSA, MAAA – Leading Insurance Company – Los Angeles, CA, USA GQR Global Markets $140-180k base (DOE) + bonus structure Los Angeles, CA 24 May 13

We are working with a top-tier insurance company specifically in their VA hedging team and looking for a highl...

Senior CVA Rates Quant (Exotic Interest rates, Credit)– Tier One Investment Bank | London, UK GQR Global Markets Market Leading + competitive bonus struc... UK-London 24 May 13

A leading tier one investment bank in London is looking to bring onboard an associate – VP level experienced i...

Unix Engineer – London/New York GQR Global Markets Highly competitive UK-London 24 May 13

Globally renowned quantitative hedge fund with over $20Bn in assets under management is seeking a talented Uni...

Credit Electronic Market Making Algorithmic Quantitative Analyst for Tier 1 US Investment Bank - London GQR Global Markets Circa £160'000 base & bonus UK-London 24 May 13

We are urgently seeking a senior quantitative analyst to build and develop algorithmic market making capabilit...

Credit Electronic Market Making Algorithmic Quantitative Analyst for Tier 1 US Investment Bank - London GQR Global Markets Circa £160'000 base & bonus UK-London 24 May 13

We are urgently seeking a senior quantitative analyst to build and develop algorithmic market making capabilit...

Highly Quantitative Risk Manager – Equities – Leading buy side institution GQR Global Markets £ Excellent total package UK-London 24 May 13

Leading Hedge Fund who specialise in quantitative strategies across Equities is currently looking for a Quanti...

QUANTITATIVE PORTFOLIO ANALYST Bradford & Marzec, LLC. Competitive Los Angeles, CA 24 May 13

Individual will support the firm's daily risk management, portfolio analytics and quantitative reporting initi...

Retail Credit Risk Portfolio Analytics Manager Hays Specialist Recruitment GBP45000.00 - GBP65000.00 per annum + be... UK-London 24 May 13

High profile role within the retail risk analytics function of this universal banking organisation, leading a ...

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