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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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Quantitative Market Risk Associate Ashton Lane Group, Inc Excellent Base & Bonus Boston, MA 24 May 12

Support the portfolio management team of a prestigious fund.

VP / AVP - Quantitative Analyst Ashton Lane Group, Inc Competitive Base & Bonus Boston, MA 24 May 12

Support the portfolio management team of a prestigious fund.

Equity Portfolio Research Quant Analyst - Quantitative Equity Portfolio Research Focused Team - Equity Quant Analytics Driven Portfolio Research Group GQR Global Markets Up to $150,000 USD base (DOE) + extremel... Boston, MA, 02108 24 May 12

The purpose of the Portfolio Research Quant is to assist the systematic portfolio managers with the analytics,...

Quantitative Equity (Long/Short) Portfolio Manager- Boston Analytic Recruiting Inc. Competitive comp Boston, MA 23 May 12

Prestigious Boston-based investment manager fund specializing in long/short global equities strategies is seek...

Quantitative Analyst, Asset Management Firm, Boston, $200k + Maven Search $200k + Boston, MA, 02108 23 May 12

One of the world's largest investment management firms is seeking a Quantitative Equity Analyst to its Quantit...

Quantitative Analyst Eaton Vance not specified Boston, MA, 02110 23 May 12

The role of the quantitative credit analyst is to develop and implement tools that enhance investment performa...

Financial Engineer, Risk Valuation products - Boston Huxley Associates US$100000 - US$120000 per annum Boston, MA, 02108 22 May 12

The right candidate will have a Masters degree in financial engineering with a bachelors in a computational ar...

Quantitative Equity Research Analyst-Sector Funds (ETFs) - Boston Analytic Recruiting Inc. Competitive compensation Boston, MA 22 May 12

An investment management firm in Boston is looking for a Quantitative Equity Analyst with excellent portfolio ...

Global Macro Equity Investment Strategist - Boston Analytic Recruiting Inc. Competitive compensation Boston, MA 22 May 12

Leading Asset Management Firm located in Boston is looking for a Quantitative Strategist who will be responsib...

Hedge Fund-Fixed Income-Junior Quantitative Analyst/Developer (C++,SQL) - Boston Analytic Recruiting Inc. Competitive comp Boston, MA 22 May 12

Boston based Hedge Fund is looking for a Quantitative Analyst to join the Fixed Income Strategy Team.

Quantitative Analyst-Fixed Income Portfolio - Boston Analytic Recruiting Inc. Competitive comp Boston, MA 22 May 12

A global fund manager is seeking a Fixed Income Quantitative Research Analyst with a strong background in valu...

Senior Quantitative Investment Analyst (PhD)-Tactical Asset Allocation - Boston Analytic Recruiting Inc. Competitive comp Boston, MA 22 May 12

Top Investment Manager in Boston is looking for a Senior Quantitative Analyst to develop robust quantitative m...

Quantitative Equity Analyst, Quantitative Investment Group Wellington Management Company, LLP Competitive Boston, MA, 02108 22 May 12

Quantitative Equity Analyst, Quantitative Investment Group

Fixed Income Portfolio Research Quant Analyst - Quantitative Fixed Income Portfolio Research Focused Team - Fixed Income Quant Analytics Driven Portfolio Research Group GQR Global Markets Up to $150,000 USD base (DOE) + extremel... Boston, MA, 02108 21 May 12

The purpose of the Fixed Income Portfolio Research Quant is to assist the systematic portfolio managers with t...

Quantitative Researcher/Developer Michael Page International Competitive base plus bonus Boston, MA, 02110 16 May 12

My client's investment team is looking for a research analyst to help build and maintain the systems used to t...

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