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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| Java Developer | IJC Partners, LLC. Base+Bonus | Morristown, NJ | 22 May 12 |
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Start-up Quant fund in Morristown, NJ area is looking for junior, mid and senior level Java developers to arch...
| Portfolio Engineer/Data Analyst | Jacobs Levy Equity Management Competitive | Florham Park, NJ | 17 May 12 |
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Jacobs Levy Equity Management is widely recognized as a leading provider of quantitative equity strategies for...
| Senior Quantitative Equity Researcher | Jacobs Levy Equity Management Competitive | Florham Park, NJ | 17 May 12 |
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Jacobs Levy Equity Management is widely recognized as a leading provider of quantitative equity strategies for...
| Quantitative Software Developer | Quantitative Systems Based on Experience and Skillset | Manhattan, NY, 10018 | 25 May 12 |
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Quantitative Software Developer
| Market Risk Manager | Comprehensive Recruiting Outstanding compensation and benefit pla... | New York City, NY | 25 May 12 |
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Top NY based Financial Firm is looking to add a Market Risk Manager that will assist Senior Members of the Ris...
| Regulatory Risk Manager - MBS | Comprehensive Recruiting Outstanding compensation and benefit pla... | New York City, NY | 25 May 12 |
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Global financial firm is looking to add a Risk Manager responsible for assessing and managing financial risks ...
| Quantitative Credit Analyst | Macquarie Information not provided | New York, NY, 10001 | 25 May 12 |
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The Credit Trading quant team is looking to add a junior to mid level quantitative analyst.
| Developer - New York Technology Group | RIMES Technologies Corp competitive | New York City, NY | 24 May 12 |
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RIMES is the premier provider of financial data & flexible applications, and serves a growing Global Investmen...
| Front Office Credit Analyst / Developer | Comprehensive Recruiting Outstanding compensation and benefit pla... | New York City, NY | 24 May 12 |
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Global financial firm is looking to add an Analyst to their CDO Trading Desk.
| Senior Quant Developer | Netik LLC $150,000 Salary, plus Bonus | New York City, NY | 24 May 12 |
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Senior Index Pricing Quantitative Developer (C++/Unix )will require the Following Skill Set; • Strong C++ back...
| Quant-Model Validation (Credit Derivatives) | The Tuttle Agency 220,000-250,000 plus bonus | Grand Central, NY, 10017 | 24 May 12 |
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Our client is looking for a Quant Risk background for a Global Product Head for Credit Derivatives business. ...
| Principal ABS Modeling role with Major Asset Management firm | Selby Jennings QRF $175-250k Base Salary + excellent discre... | New York, NY, 10001 | 24 May 12 |
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This major asset manager that currently holds $8billion AUM is looking to expand in a number of areas and is l...
| C++ Prop Trading | Rimrock Associates, Inc. 150-300k | New York, NY | 24 May 12 |
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Proprietary trading firm seeks talented up and coming C++ developer.
| SVP Level Quantitative risk manager- Tier 1 investment bank New York | Selby Jennings QRF $150,000-$200,000 base +bonus and benefi... | New York, NY, 10001 | 24 May 12 |
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SVP Level Quantitative Risk Manager-Credit/Interest rates focused
| VP, Quantitative Risk | Twenty Recruitment Group Highly competitive base, bonus & benefit... | New York, NY, 10036 | 24 May 12 |
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Our client, a global investment bank, is seeking a VP of Risk Management for their OTC clearing businesses.
| Corporate -- Quantitative Research -- Basel Model Process Reviewer-- VP -- New York | JPMorgan Competitve | New York, NY, 10001 | 24 May 12 |
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Please see the job description
| Lead Quant: Greenfield Project | Eames Consulting Risk Up to $150,000 base, plus bonus and bene... | New York, NY, 10001 | 24 May 12 |
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Interested to speak with any New York based or who want to relocate, quants who are looking to join recession ...
| Senior Weather Risk Analyst | Ashton Lane Group, Inc Excellent Base & Bonus | New York, NY, 10001 | 24 May 12 |
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Responsible for quantitative risk analysis for a boutique financial firm.
| Associate Prime Brokerage Risk | Ashton Lane Group, Inc Excellent base & Bonus | New York, NY, 10001 | 24 May 12 |
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Quantitative risk management within the prime brokerage business of an investment bank
| VP Prime Brokerage Business Unit Risk | Ashton Lane Group, Inc Competitive Base & Bonus | New York, NY, 10001 | 24 May 12 |
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Market / Credit Risk management within the prime brokerage business of an investment bank
| Director Prime Brokerage Client Risk | Ashton Lane Group, Inc Competitive Base & Bonus | New York, NY, 10001 | 24 May 12 |
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Market / Credit Risk management within the prime brokerage business of an investment bank
| Vice President - Market Risk Regulatory Capital | Ashton Lane Group, Inc Competitive Base & Bonus | New York, NY, 10001 | 24 May 12 |
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Risk management regulatory policy oversight for a global investment bank
| Vice President - IT Strategist | Ashton Lane Group, Inc Competitive Base & Bonus | New York, NY, 10001 | 24 May 12 |
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Develop and implement efficient quantitative trading tools for a global investment bank
| C# UI Trading Systems Developer - Client Trading Systems Technology - C# user interface .net trade technology functionality - UI C# trading technology driven Hedge Fund | GQR Global Markets Up to $200,000 USD base (DOE) + competit... | New York, NY, 10001 | 24 May 12 |
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By using the most sophisticated and cutting edge methods this institution has earned its reputation as a leade...
| Front Office Trading Systems Developer C++ C# - Front Office C++ C# Proprietary Trading Systems Technology - C# C++ Front Office Development Driven Team | GQR Global Markets Up to $250,000 USD base (DOE) + competit... | New York, NY, 10001 | 24 May 12 |
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By using the most sophisticated and cutting edge methods this institution has earned its reputation as a leade...
| Greybox Index Arbitrage Trading Team – New York (in-house) or remote location (seed) | GQR Global Markets $200,000 basics (Draw) + Contractual pay... | New York, NY, 10001 | 24 May 12 |
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I am working with a large fund based in New York. They are looking to take on a team of Index-arb quant Trader...
| Senior Quantitative Developer – Credit Derivatives/Interest Rate Derivatives – Risk Engine/P&L (C++) | Selby Jennings Technology Circa $150,000 - $175,000 plus bonus and... | New York, NY, 10001 | 24 May 12 |
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C++ Quantitative Developer – Credit Derivatives/Interest Rate Derivatives – Risk Engine/P&L Leading Global In...
| Senior MBS / Mortgage Front Office C++ Developer (With Secondary Java / C# / WPF) - Front Office Pricing & Risk Calculators - NY - -United States | Selby Jennings Technology Circa $175,000 - $200,000 plus bonus/ben... | New York, NY, 10001 | 24 May 12 |
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Mortgage / MBS Front Office C++ Developer (With Secondary Java / C# / WPF ) - Front Office Pricing & Risk Ca...
| Senior C++/Python Quantitative Developer - FX Options/Interest Rates Swaps/Equity Derivatives Developer - New York | Selby Jennings Technology Circa $150,000 - $185,000 plus bonus and... | New York, NY, 10001 | 24 May 12 |
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Senior C++/Python Quantitative Developer - FX Options/Interest Rates Swaps/Equity Derivatives Developer - New...
| Senior C++/Linux High Frequency Trading Developer – Circa 40 Person Multi-Asset (Equity, FX, Index Arb, Commodities) Proprietary Trading Firm New York | Selby Jennings Technology $150,000 - $175,000 base salary with $25... | New York, NY, 10001 | 24 May 12 |
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Senior C++/Linux Developer – Circa 40 Person Multi-Asset (Equity, FX, Index Arb, Commodities) Proprietary Trad...