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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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2 CVA Quant Analysts required at Top Investment Bank
| Quantitative Analyst | ITS-City Ltd to £100K + Bonus | UK-London | 24 May 13 |
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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 |
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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 |
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FX Market Making Opportunity
| Flow Rates Quant - AVP-VP | Westbourne Partners Negotiable | UK-London | 24 May 13 |
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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 |
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| Entry Level Quant | Anson Mccade Very Competitive | UK-London | 24 May 13 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Quantitative Developer - Model Risk Group (Assoc or VP level) London based
| Junior ABS Strat | Anson McCade Very Attractive | UK-London | 24 May 13 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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My client is a leading, prestigious Financial Institution. They seek a highly technical Quantitative Data Sci...