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

Asset Liability Management Treasury Quants required at Leading Investment Bank

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...

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 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...

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 ...

Quantitative Analyst Investigo Banking and Financial Services £50,000 - £85,000 UK-London 24 May 13

Investigo are representing a top tier Investment Bank in their search for quantitative analyst.

Quantitative Analyst Hedge Fund London £70K Durlston Partners £50,000 - £70,000 + c100% Bonuses UK-London 24 May 13

A team of macro traders developing several systematic approaches to the market is looking to add a motivated i...

VP Operational Risk Modelling Greenwich Atlantic Associates Competitive UK-London 24 May 13

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

Credit Risk Methodology - Vice President Greenwich Atlantic Associates Competitive UK-London 24 May 13

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

CVA Quantitative Analyst ITS-City Ltd Competitive UK-London 24 May 13

2 CVA Quant Analysts required at Top Investment Bank

Quantitative Analyst ITS-City Ltd to £100K + Bonus UK-London 24 May 13

Top-tier Investment Bank are looking to hire an A/D, AVP to VP IPV Valuations Quant Analyst Professional with...

Senior Quantitative Analyst / Developer Paragon Executive Very competitive UK-London 24 May 13

Our client, a large Global Asset Manager, is looking to hire a Senior Quantitative Analyst / Developer to join...

Vanilla FX Quant; £75k - £150k Westbourne Partners Negotiable UK-London 24 May 13

FX Market Making Opportunity

Flow Rates Quant - AVP-VP Westbourne Partners Negotiable UK-London 24 May 13

My client a Tier 1 Investment Bank is looking for a Fixed Income Quantitative Analyst to join it's hybrids tea...

Interest Rate Strategist Morgan Stanley Competitive UK-London 24 May 13

See job description for details

Entry Level Quant Anson Mccade Very Competitive UK-London 24 May 13

Entry level model development typically aligned with a derivatives business or trading desk. The role affords...

Model Risk Group (assoc/VP level) Anson McCade Very Attractive UK-London 24 May 13

The Model Risk Group (MRG) carries out the review of models used across the firm. The group assesses and help...

SPG Strat Anson McCade Very Attractive- Plus Bonus! UK-London 24 May 13

Trading strat with strong quantitative and communication skills to work on client trades for the Synthetic Pro...

Quantitative Developer - Model Risk Group (Assoc or VP level) Anson McCade Very Attractive UK-London 24 May 13

Quantitative Developer - Model Risk Group (Assoc or VP level) London based

Junior ABS Strat Anson McCade Very Attractive UK-London 24 May 13

Securities Strats play important roles in several areas. Some Strats sit on trading desks, creating cutting-ed...

Quantitative Portfolio Manager/Strategist (High % PnL Anson McCade Very Attractive plus Bonus UK-London 24 May 13

My client seeks strategists and developers of automated trading strategies with proven tracks records of profi...

High Frequency Quant Trader / Strategist Anson McCade Highly Competitive – plus Bonus UK-London 24 May 13

Leading high frequency proprietary trading house is expanding their equity and fixed income stat arb business ...

PhD Statistical Quantitative Researcher Anson McCade Very Attractive UK-London 24 May 13

A leading global electronic trading firm are looking for bright analytical minds, with a focus on quantitati...

Systematic Quant Strategist/ Portfolio Manager Anson McCade Competitive UK-London 24 May 13

My client are a leading US asset manager and market leader in quantitative portfolio management, global tactic...

Quantitative Data Scientist (Machine Learning Anson McCade Very Attractive Plus Bonus UK-London 24 May 13

My client is a leading, prestigious Financial Institution. They seek a highly technical Quantitative Data Sci...

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