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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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Cheated out of a bonus? Sick of investment banking? Stuck in UBS or BarCap? Campbell North Competitive UK-London 21 May 13

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

Junior Researcher Optiver Holding BV Excellent Netherlands-North-Holland 21 May 13

Can you solve this puzzle?

Quantitative Researcher Optiver Holding B.V. Excellent Netherlands-North-Holland 21 May 13

Getting excited about developing tomorrow's automated trading strategies? Do you have a curious mind and are y...

Head Of Quantitative Risk (Rates) Huxley Associates GBP80000 - GBP120000 per annum + Benefit... UK-London 21 May 13

Fantastic opportunity for a Quantitative Risk Manager to join a leading force in the financial industry.

Leading Swiss Private Bank seeks Quantitative Risk Professional in Geneva Selby Jennings CHF 150,000 - CHF 200,000 Switzerland-Romandy - Geneva 21 May 13

- Quantitative Risk Analyst | VAR modelling - Geneva | Switzerland - Base Salary ? CHF 150,000 - CHF 200,000...

Exceptional PhD Graduates required Huxley Associates GBP60000 - GBP100000 per annum + Bonus UK-London 21 May 13

Exceptional PhD and DEA graduates required to join Tier1 Investment Bank Front Office Quantitative Analytics t...

Analyst - Structured Products Not Disclosed £40 - 45,000 UK-London 21 May 13

A leading real estate asset manager and loan servicer is seeking a highly analytical analyst to join their gro...

Model Risk Audit Managers Hudson Banking Excellent package UK-London 21 May 13

My client, a well established bank, is seeking individuals with strong risk modelling skills to work within it...

ALM Treasury Quantitative Analyst ITS-City Ltd Competitive UK-London 21 May 13

Asset Liability Management Treasury Quants required at Leading Investment Bank

Quantitative Analyst – Pricing Model Implementation C++ - London - World renowned quant team ITS-City Ltd Excellent UK-London 21 May 13

We are seeking a Senior Quantitative Analyst to join a prestigious Pricing Implementation team in London devel...

VaR Modelling Quant - Tier 1 Investment Bank ITS-City Ltd Competitive UK-London 21 May 13

Tier 1 investment bank is seeking a VaR modelling quant to join a high profile Market Risk Modelling in London

Experienced Quant Analyst - Interest Rates/Inflation – Pricing Model Implementation - London ITS-City Ltd Exceptional UK-London 21 May 13

My client is seeking an experienced Quant to join a quantitative analytics team, reporting directly to the Glo...

Front Office Excel VBA Developer Huxley Associates Competitive Salary and Benefits UK-London 21 May 13

Front Office Excel VBA and C# Developer - Front Office Interest Rate Derivatives and FX Options

Un consultant Risque Quant - Manager (H/F) Hiram Finance Salaire à négocier - Certifications type... France-Paris 21 May 13

Hiram Finance est une société de conseil qui allie une grande expérience des métiers de la finance de marché à...

Investment Analyst - Scientific Investment Management - London Not Disclosed Excellent basic plus quarterly bonus & b... UK-London 21 May 13

One of Europe's largest scientific investment management companies is looking to hire a talented graduate to a...

Analytics Quant McGregor Boyall £60-70k UK-London 21 May 13

Quantitative Analyst position with one of the worlds leading global asset managers, working alongside Traders,...

Credit Risk Methodology - Vice President Greenwich Atlantic Associates Competitive UK-London 21 May 13

A prestigious investment bank are seeking a quantitative credit risk professional with specific IMM / Basel ex...

VP Operational Risk Modelling Greenwich Atlantic Associates Competitive UK-London 21 May 13

Top tier bank seeks an individual to help with the development and maintenance of my client's Operational Risk...

Junior Portfolio Manager - Derivative Strategies - Asset management - London Selby Jennings Competitive UK-London 21 May 13

A leading asset management firm is currently looking to add a quantitative investment strategist to work in th...

Senior Quantitative Analyst- Ops and Credit Risk Badenoch & Clark GBP500 - GBP600 per annum UK-London 21 May 13

Description: This position is responsible for developing, maintaining and validating risk models for quantifyi...

Associate Director/Director - Stress Testing (Capital) Barclay Simpson £Competitive + bens + bonus UK-London 21 May 13

A leading global investment bank is looking to identify an exceptional Capital professional to join their high...

Economic Capital Modelling & Stress Testing Methodology HSBC Global Services Center Competitive UK-London 21 May 13

HSBC is looking for a Quantitative Risk professional with experience modelling Economic Capital

Senior CVA Rates Quant (Exotic Interest rates, Credit)– Tier One Investment Bank | London, UK GQR Global Markets Market Leading + competitive bonus struc... UK-London 21 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 21 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 21 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 21 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 21 May 13

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

Index Rebalance Trader- Asia/US Focus Not Disclosed Competitive UK-London 21 May 13

Overview: Researching the rules of major indices, monitoring when those indices rebalance their constituents...

Interest Rates Quant Grupo BBVA Competitive Spain 21 May 13

Leading International Bank with a strong presence in Europe, North and Latin America and Asia, with over 95.0...

Commercial Cost and Pricing Engineer / Estimator Boeing Competitive UK-South West 21 May 13

A wholly-owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company and a business unit of Boeing Defense, Space and Security, Boe...

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