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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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SVP/Director | Head of Market Risk | Asia Pacific | Singapore/Hong Kong/Malaysia based Selby Jennings Singapore (Licence No. 11S3033) Negotiable Malaysia 25 May 12

My client is a leading investment bank and they are looking for candidates for a Head of Market Risk position,...

VP | Quantitative Market Risk Manager | Asia Pacific | Singapore Selby Jennings Singapore (Licence No. 11S3033) $170-200k SGD + benefit + bonus Singapore 25 May 12

Leading European Bank seeks Quantitative Market Risk Manager to act as linking pin between the quants of Marke...

Analyst/Snr Analyst | Junior Market Risk Manager | South East Asia - Singapore Selby Jennings Singapore (Licence No. 11S3033) Market Rate Singapore 25 May 12

Leading European Bank is seeking a Junior Market Risk Manager to be responsible for market risk management and...

Hedge Fund Platform looking for new managers Not Disclosed Highly competitive Singapore 24 May 12

Singapore; My client is a top Hedge fund that is looking to add additional strategies to its fund.

Expanding Hedge Fund in Hong Kong is Looking for Senior Risk Specialist Selby Jennings QRF Exceptional Base Salary and Additional B... Hong Kong SAR 24 May 12

• Senior Risk Specialist | Hedge Fund • Hong Kong • Exceptional Base Salary and Additional Benefits

ASEAN Economist – HONG KONG , ASEAN , SOUTH EAST ASIA , APAC , ASIA , Economist , Macroeconomics , Macro , Research , Asia-Pac, Forecasts , Commentary , Policy , Industry , Local , Publication , GQR Global Markets Excellent Remuneration Hong Kong SAR 24 May 12

A multibillion dollar asset management firm is looking to add a mid to senior level economist focusing on ASEA...

ESG DOT Research Associate - Mandarin AND Japanese Skills (Manila-based) MSCI Inc. Competitive Philippines 24 May 12

MSCI is currently looking for an experienced research professional to join our Environmental, Social and Gover...

MSCI - Risk Management Analytics Client Service (Shanghai) MSCI Inc. Negotiable China-Shanghai 24 May 12

MSCI is looking for talents from quantitative finance background to join our Asia Pacific Client Coverage orga...

MSCI - Quantitative Developer - Portfolio Optimization (Beijing) MSCI Inc. Negotiable China-Beijing 24 May 12

Master or PhD degree in a quant field (maths, physics, engineering, finance) with 3-5 years C/C++ development ...

MSCI - Portfolio Management Analytics Sales (Sydney) MSCI Inc. Negotiable Australia-Sydney 24 May 12

MSCI is looking for talents join the Equity Portfolio Management Analytics sales team in Sydney, Australia.

Market Risk - CVA Analyst Hays Banking Singapore Market Singapore 24 May 12

Responsible for the daily Time Series (TS), VaR, Regulatory Reporting and Positions Validation processes for b...

Credit Risk Model Validation Hays Banking Singapore Market + Bonus + Benefits Singapore 24 May 12

Validate all types of Credit Risk and Enterprise Wide Risk Management related models.

Senior Bond Trader, BoCom International Trust Co., Ltd. Bank of Communications Co., Ltd. Competitive China-Shanghai 24 May 12

Excellent opportunity to join in Bank of Communications, one of the leading banks in China.

PhD C++ Software Developer - Boutique Hedge Fund - Asia;Singapore Selby Jennings Technology Circa $100, 000 SGD + bonus + benefits Singapore 24 May 12

PhD Junior C++ Software Developer - Boutique Hedge Fund, Singapore Circa $100, 000 SGD + bonus + benefits

Market Risk Management, Rates and FX - VP / Director Level Glenhill Group (Licence no. 10C4708) Negotiable on Experience Singapore 24 May 12

Are you a senior Market Risk Manager? Do you have Asia Experience? Do you have strong product knowledge in Rat...

Finance Analyst Robert Half Singapore Competitive Singapore 24 May 12

Exciting Opportunity within Accounting with a growing commodities company.

C#/C++/Java Developer – Electronic Market Access Team – Hong Kong Selby Jennings Technology Circa 800,000 HKD plus competitive bonus... Hong Kong SAR 24 May 12

C#/C++/Java Developer – Electronic Market Access Team – Hong Kong Global Investment Bank Circa 800,000 HKD ...

Business Development Analyst, Asia Bupa (Asia Limited) Competitive Hong Kong SAR 24 May 12

This role is part of a team that will provide development resources to explore and create business opportuniti...

HK Research, Technology, Associate Morgan Stanley not disclosed Hong Kong SAR 24 May 12

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Hong Kong based Investment Bank | Front Office Equity Quant Analyst - VP Level Selby Jennings QRF Competitive Hong Kong SAR 24 May 12

Vice President Front Office Equity Quant Analyst | Hong Kong Circa: $150,000 (USD) + Generous Benefits + Bo...

Senior Commodity Product Controller | Singapore based Investment Bank Selby Jennings QRF Competitive Singapore 24 May 12

Commodities Product Controller | Singapore Circa: $140,000 - $180,000 + BONUS + BENEFITS

Fixed Income Trader Matthew Hoyle Financial Markets Negotiable Hong Kong SAR 24 May 12

Our client is a financial services company engaged in the proprietary trading and broking of derivative produc...

VP Quantitative Market Risk Manager Robert Half Singapore Competitive Singapore 24 May 12

Our client is looking to hire a VP Quantitative Market Risk Manager for their Singapore team.

Senior Quant Analyst - Interest Rate and Exotic Options (Trading Model building) Profusion Group Highly competitive Australia-Sydney 24 May 12

Green fields opportunity, be responsible for the development of IR/Exotic option trading models for a bank tra...

Risk Manager IFS Capital Limited Competitive Singapore 24 May 12

IFS Capital Limited is an established financial services group listed on the Mainboard of Singapore Exchange w...

Senior Front Office Quant Analyst Porterallen Highly Negotiable Australia-Sydney 24 May 12

Due to internal promotions and expansion, this global banking icon is seeking a highly driven front office Qu...

Analyst - Diversified Funds Management QIC Fixed remuneration plus incentive Australia-Brisbane 24 May 12

An opportunity now exists for an individual with a talent for assisting a range of Portfolio Managers with the...

Global Investment Solutions Analyst – Asia Pacific Lombard Odier Darier Hentsch (Asia) Limited not disclosed Hong Kong SAR 24 May 12

We are seeking a dynamic individual to join our company as a Global Investment Solutions Analyst - Asia Pacifi...

Group Risk - Operational risk Manager Analysis & Controls - $130k+super Randstad $120k+super+bonus Australia-Sydney 24 May 12

You will be responsible for the end to end operational risk scenario analysis, governance, identifying and rep...

Australia - Director/MD Level Global Investment Research on Mining, Coal and Iron Ore Bo Le Associates Hong Kong Highly Competitive Australia-Sydney 24 May 12

Our client is leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm that provides a wid...

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