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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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FI Portfolio Analytics Fusionfind LLC $105,000 base Jersey City, NJ 19 May 13

Yield Book expert for leading buyside shop. Must have extensive Yield Book experience.

Quant Trader/Portfolio Manager - algo hedge fund/prop trading DTG Capital Markets competitive New York City, NY 19 May 13

Mid sized investment management firm seeks several more Quant Traders/PMs with tracked mid and high frequency ...

Systematic/Quant Trader/PM - remote setting, NY and MidWest DTG Capital Markets competitive New York City, NY 19 May 13

Multi-strategy systematic hedge fund is expanding and seeking Portfolio Managers/Traders for its offices in Mi...

Quantitative Analyst DTG Capital Markets base salary + bonus New York City, NY 19 May 13

Assist the program trading desk with research and development. Responsibilities will typically include: • Ana...

Automated Market Making Desk Strategist - KDB Developer Morgan Stanley Competitive New York City, NY 19 May 13

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Equity Derivative Desk Strategist Developer Morgan Stanley Competitive New York City, NY 19 May 13

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GIP - Undergraduate Intern - Capital Markets Job BNY Mellon Competitive New York City, NY 19 May 13

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Project Mgr IV - Technology Job BNY Mellon Competitive Jersey City, NJ 19 May 13

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Fund Acct - Fund Acct, USIO Job BNY Mellon Competitive Brooklyn, NY 19 May 13

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Sr Admin Assistant Job BNY Mellon Competitive New York City, NY 19 May 13

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BDS Account Manager, Sr Job BNY Mellon Competitive New York City, NY 19 May 13

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Distributed Appl Developer IV Job BNY Mellon Competitive New York City, NY 19 May 13

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Distributed Appl Developer III Job BNY Mellon Competitive New York City, NY 19 May 13

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Distributed Appl Developer IV Job BNY Mellon Competitive New York City, NY 19 May 13

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Business Analysis Cnslt II Job BNY Mellon Competitive New York City, NY 19 May 13

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Distributed Appl Developer IV Job BNY Mellon Competitive New York City, NY 19 May 13

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Securitized Products Desk Strat Housing and Mortgage Credit Morgan Stanley Competitive New York City, NY 19 May 13

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Equity Derivative Desk Strategist Morgan Stanley Competitive New York City, NY 19 May 13

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Foreign Exchange Desk Strategist Morgan Stanley Competitive New York City, NY 19 May 13

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Desk Strategist: Delta One Structured Products Morgan Stanley Competitive New York City, NY 19 May 13

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Equity Financing Products Desk Strat Morgan Stanley Competitive New York City, NY 19 May 13

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Credit Desk Strategist Morgan Stanley Competitive New York City, NY 19 May 13

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Automated Market Making Desk Strategist - C++ Developer Morgan Stanley Competitive New York City, NY 19 May 13

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MBS Quantitative Analyst Comprehensive Recruiting Competitive compensation and benefit pac... New York City, NY 18 May 13

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

Fund Acct - Fund Acct, USIO Job BNY Mellon Competitive Brooklyn, NY 18 May 13

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Account Admin I, Financial Ins Job BNY Mellon Competitive New York City, NY 18 May 13

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Jr C++ / Software Developer - Financial Markets Maven Search $150K+Bonus New York City, NY 18 May 13

My client is looking for a C++ / Software Developer to strengthen its development team that delivers complex m...

Vice President, Structured Product Quantitative Developer Maven Search USD$200K+BONUS. New York City, NY 17 May 13

• Client is a leading Front Desk Trading firm, in the Automated Trading. They are seeking a VP Quant Developer...

Prepayment Modeler Comprehensive Recruiting Outstanding compensastion and benefit pl... New York City, NY 17 May 13

Global financial firm is looking to add an experienced Prepayment Modeler to their Quantitative team.

Statistician - Quantitative Analyst (OLS, GLM, MCMC, SAS) Insurance - New York Analytic Recruiting Inc. Competitive comp New York City, NY 17 May 13

A Major New York based Property and Casualty Insurance Company is looking for Statisticians/Quantitative Analy...

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