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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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Senior Java Algo Programmer- Equity Derivatives Selby Jennings $140000 - $170000 per annum, Benefits: b... New York City, NY 21 May 13

Senior Java Algo Programmer? Equity Derivatives Global Leading Investment Bank, Midtown, Manhattan, NY

Entry Level Software Developer – Quantitative Trading Company – New York (or) San Francisco - $120K-$150K Basic + Bonus Maven Search $120K-$150K Basic + Bonus New York City, NY 21 May 13

Implementation of C++/Java knowledge and writing new codes for Quantitative Trading Algorithms for the end cli...

Senior Actuary - P&C Aggregation Analytics AIG Negotiable Queensbridge Houses, NY 21 May 13

We are seeking a Senior Actuary for the ERM Risk Aggregration team to advance our modeling capabilities and co...

Consumer Credit Risk Analysts (Statistics, Math, SAS)- Financial Risk Consulting- Washington, DC Analytic Recruiting Inc. Competitive comp Washington, D. C., DC 21 May 13

A pre-eminent finance and risk management Consulting firm is looking for Credit Risk Analysts with strong SAS ...

Algorithmic Smart Order Development Rimrock Associates, Inc. 150k-300k New York City, NY 21 May 13

Contribute to designing a state of the art Smart Order Router. This component uses real time market data, qua...

MBS Quantitative Analyst Comprehensive Recruiting Competitive compensation and benefit pac... New York City, NY 21 May 13

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

C#/C++ Trading Developer Rimrock Associates, Inc. 150-300k New York City, NY 21 May 13

This is an opportunity to work with one of the premier Algorithmic Trading teams on Wall Street.

Statistical Arbitrage Desk Developer Rimrock Associates, Inc. 300,000-500,000 New York City, NY 21 May 13

• Experience in equity statistical arbitrage or quantitative strategy development preferred. Experience with E...

Distributed Appl Developer III (IT Asset Management Systems) Job BNY Mellon Competitive Pittsburgh, PA 21 May 13

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Front Office C++/Java Developer Fixed Income/Commodities Derivatives Selby Jennings Circa $120,000 - $180,000 plus bonus/ben... New York City, NY 21 May 13

Front Office C++/Java Developer Fixed Income/Commodities Derivatives Manhattan, New York

Quantitative Researcher Axiom Group Competitive Base + Bonus Chicago, IL 21 May 13

Global HFT group is seeking a Quantitative Researcher. Our client's atmosphere is comprised of people committ...

Enterprise Risk Analyst Comprehensive Recruiting Outstanding compensation, benefit and re... Philadelphia, PA 21 May 13

Leading Financial Service firm is looking to add an Enterprise Risk Analyst that will work alongside all areas...

Senior Agency MBS Strategist, Major Investment Bank, NYC Not Disclosed Highly Competitive New York City, NY 21 May 13

A major investment bank is seeking a Senior Agency MBS Strategist in New York, NY. Candidates must have experi...

Sr. Analytics Developer MSCI Competitive Norman, OK 21 May 13

We are currently seeking a full time Senior Analytics Developer to join our Norman Analytics Department.

MSCI Barra Sales Specialist MSCI Negotiable Boston, MA 21 May 13

We are currently seeking an experienced Sales professional to join our Client Coverage Organization in Boston,...

Risk Manager (Immediate Need) Comprehensive Recruiting Outstanding compensation and benefit pac... New York City, NY 21 May 13

Top Financial Firm is looking to add a Risk Manager that will assist Senior Members of the Risk Management tea...

Risk Analytics Programmer- Hedge Fund Comprehensive Recruiting $110k-130k basic salary, plus bonus Manhattan, NY 21 May 13

Computer Science grad with excellent hands-on programming skills needed to join NYC Hedge Fund. Requires betw...

Senior Quantitative Risk Developer – Variable Annuity Hedging Group –Market Risk – Leading Insurance Firm – Philadelphia GQR Global Markets $100-120k base (DOE) + competitive bonus... Philadelphia, PA 21 May 13

We are working with an insurance group, more specifically with their fast-growing variable annuity hedging tea...

Counterparty Credit Risk Quant Analyst - IMM Internal Model Method Risk Modeling Analytics Team GQR Global Markets $200,000 USD Base (DOE) + very competiti... New York City, NY 21 May 13

Counterparty Credit Risk Quant Analyst - IMM Internal Model Method Risk Modeling Analytics Team - Counte...

C# Software Engineer - Chicago GQR Global Markets $100,000 - $150,000 + bonus Chicago, IL 21 May 13

A leading proprietary and fund manager of circa 75 employees and a 22 person technology team that has been ope...

Senior Quantitative researcher for developing foreign exchange offerings to find more and better ways to preserve clients' alpha. GQR Global Markets Up to $300k plus a competitive bonus –... New York City, NY 21 May 13

A highly rated New York Hedge Fund is seeking a Senior Quantitative Researcher to start ASAP. You will be part...

AVP, Credit Risk Strategist – Credit Research – Corporate, Sovereign, Municipal, High Yield, Real Estate GQR Global Markets $100-140k base (DOE) + very competitive... New York City, NY 21 May 13

AVP, Credit Risk Strategist – Credit Research – Corporate, Sovereign, Municipal, High Yield, Real Estate –Cre...

Junior Data Analytics Engineer – Microstrategy, Tableau, SQL/ Oracle Database, ETL, Data Warehousing – Business Intelligence Team GQR Global Markets $70,000-90k base (DOE) + competitive bon... Texas City, TX 21 May 13

Junior Data Analytics Engineer – Microstrategy, Tableau, SQL/ Oracle Database, ETL, Data Warehousing – Busines...

Exotic Rates Derivatives Quant – Front Office – Entry Level – Associate to AVP – Leading U.S. Investment Bank – Derivatives Pricing GQR Global Markets Competitive Salary + Bonus (DOE) New York City, NY 21 May 13

A global U.S. Investment Bank is proactively seeking an Associate – AVP candidate to join there Exotic Rates D...

Exotic Rates Derivatives Quant – Front Office – Entry Level – Associate to AVP – Leading U.S. Investment Bank – Derivatives Pricing – New York, USA GQR Global Markets Competitive Salary + Bonus (DOE) New York City, NY 21 May 13

A global U.S. Investment Bank is proactively seeking an Associate – AVP candidate to join there Exotic Rates D...

Lead Developer - Hedge Reporting & Quantitative Research – Minneapolis, USA GQR Global Markets Highly Competitive Minneapolis, MN 21 May 13

A leading financial services company is seeking a Lead Developer for the Quantitative Research & Hedge Reporti...

Director, Actuarial Quant – Risk Management, Variable Annuity Hedging Group –Leading Insurance Firm – Los Angeles GQR Global Markets $130-150k base (DOE) + competitive bonus... Los Angeles, CA 21 May 13

Director, Actuarial Quant – Risk Management, Variable Annuity Hedging Group –Leading Insurance Firm – Los Ange...

Actuarial Technician, Director Level – Variable Annuity Hedging & Risk Management – FSA, MAAA – Leading Insurance Company – Los Angeles, CA, USA GQR Global Markets $140-180k base (DOE) + bonus structure Los Angeles, CA 21 May 13

We are working with a top-tier insurance company specifically in their VA hedging team and looking for a highl...

Boston - Portfolio Analytics Consultant (performance attribution & risk) Excelsior Professional Search Commensurate with experience Boston, MA 21 May 13

Increase your analytical knowledge & experience, and diversify your day with a wider variety of responsibiliti...

New York - Portfolio Analytics Consultant (performance attribution & risk) Excelsior Professional Search Commensurate with experience New York City, NY 21 May 13

Increase your analytical knowledge & experience, and diversify your day with a wider variety of responsibiliti...

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