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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| VP | Quantitative Market Risk Manager | Asia Pacific | Singapore | Selby Jennings Singapore (Licence No. 11S3033) $170-200k SGD + benefit + bonus | Singapore | 25 May 12 |
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Leading European Bank seeks Quantitative Market Risk Manager to act as linking pin between the quants of Marke...
| Analyst/Snr Analyst | Junior Market Risk Manager | South East Asia - Singapore | Selby Jennings Singapore (Licence No. 11S3033) Market Rate | Singapore | 25 May 12 |
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Leading European Bank is seeking a Junior Market Risk Manager to be responsible for market risk management and...
| Hedge Fund Platform looking for new managers | Not Disclosed Highly competitive | Singapore | 24 May 12 |
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Singapore; My client is a top Hedge fund that is looking to add additional strategies to its fund.
| Market Risk - CVA Analyst | Hays Banking Singapore Market | Singapore | 24 May 12 |
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Responsible for the daily Time Series (TS), VaR, Regulatory Reporting and Positions Validation processes for b...
| Credit Risk Model Validation | Hays Banking Singapore Market + Bonus + Benefits | Singapore | 24 May 12 |
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Validate all types of Credit Risk and Enterprise Wide Risk Management related models.
| PhD C++ Software Developer - Boutique Hedge Fund - Asia;Singapore | Selby Jennings Technology Circa $100, 000 SGD + bonus + benefits | Singapore | 24 May 12 |
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PhD Junior C++ Software Developer - Boutique Hedge Fund, Singapore Circa $100, 000 SGD + bonus + benefits
| Market Risk Management, Rates and FX - VP / Director Level | Glenhill Group (Licence no. 10C4708) Negotiable on Experience | Singapore | 24 May 12 |
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Are you a senior Market Risk Manager? Do you have Asia Experience? Do you have strong product knowledge in Rat...
| Finance Analyst | Robert Half Singapore Competitive | Singapore | 24 May 12 |
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Exciting Opportunity within Accounting with a growing commodities company.
| Senior Commodity Product Controller | Singapore based Investment Bank | Selby Jennings QRF Competitive | Singapore | 24 May 12 |
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Commodities Product Controller | Singapore Circa: $140,000 - $180,000 + BONUS + BENEFITS
| VP Quantitative Market Risk Manager | Robert Half Singapore Competitive | Singapore | 24 May 12 |
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Our client is looking to hire a VP Quantitative Market Risk Manager for their Singapore team.
| Risk Manager | IFS Capital Limited Competitive | Singapore | 24 May 12 |
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IFS Capital Limited is an established financial services group listed on the Mainboard of Singapore Exchange w...
| Finance - Global Valuation Group Methodology - Model Control (AVP) | Deutsche Bank not disclosed | Singapore | 23 May 12 |
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The vacancy is for an AVP within the GVG Methodology team specifically focused on Model Control related activi...
| Credit Card Analyst, Consumer Banking Group | DBS Bank Competitive | Singapore | 23 May 12 |
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We deliver a comprehensive suite of innovative banking services and financial solutions to individuals. Provid...
| Assistant Vice President, Business Analytics(Channels), Consumer Banking Group | DBS Bank Competitive | Singapore | 23 May 12 |
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We provide sound wealth management and financial advisory services within the Consumer Banking Group, help our...
| Assistant Vice President, Business Analytics(Wealth Management), Consumer Banking Group | DBS Bank Competitive | Singapore | 23 May 12 |
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We provide sound wealth management and financial advisory services for Consumer Banking Group. We help our cus...
| Vice President, Operational Customer Relationship Management & Centralized Reporting - Business Analytics, Consumer Banking Group | DBS Bank Competitive | Singapore | 23 May 12 |
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DBS. Living, Breathing Asia.
| Quantitative Risk - Model Validation Quant | MHI | Mai Hunter International COMPETITIVE | Singapore | 22 May 12 |
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My client is a well-positioned investment bank in Singapore. They have an immediate hire for a quantitative an...
| Senior Short Dated FX Quant (Asia) | Anson Mccade Very Competitive plus bonus! | Singapore | 22 May 12 |
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A major Investment Bank is looking to grow its Asia based business and is looking to hire a senior short dated...
| Sr. Manager / Manager, Quant Model Risk | Tyche Search Attractive Base + Bonus + Relocation | Singapore | 22 May 12 |
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Our client, a leading financial institution is seeking to recruit a Sr. Manager / Manager, Quantitative Model ...
| VALUATION CONTROL - MODEL METHODOLOGY | ConnectedGroup Pte Ltd (Licence No. 09C4979) SG$80k - $140k plus bonus and benefits | Singapore | 22 May 12 |
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Global bank is looking to hire a Valuation Control or Model Validation indivdual to join their high profile te...
| Financial Analyst - Controller | Citibank Competitive | Singapore | 22 May 12 |
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The Citi Controller is responsible for the integrity and control of Citi's financial books and records as well...
| Specialist, B2B Sales Training APAC - Global Business Services | Profile Search & Selection Attractive incentive / target bonus | Singapore | 22 May 12 |
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Excellent regional platform that suits the career development goals of either an experienced sales trainer or ...
| Senior Market Risk Manager-Local Markets | Excalibur Associates (Licence no. 02S4748) Highly competitive | Singapore | 21 May 12 |
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An expanding, dynamic global bank is currently seeking a highly experienced Senior Market Risk Manager, Local ...
| ***GQR | APAC Quant Vacancies – May 2012*** | GQR Global Markets Excellent Remuneration | Singapore | 21 May 12 |
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GQR is the Global Quantitative Finance search specialist. We operate globally and leverage our extensive relat...
| Quantitative Market Research (AVP to VP level) | Global Search Partners Attractive remuneration and benefits | Singapore | 21 May 12 |
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Interesting opportunity to join a dynamic team!
| Quantitative Model Risk-Manager/Senior Manager | Excalibur Associates (Licence no. 02S4748) Highly competitive | Singapore | 21 May 12 |
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A global bank is currently looking for a Quantitative Model Risk professional in their Singapore office. * ...
| Head of Valuations Control | Aston Carter International Hong Kong Competitive | Singapore | 21 May 12 |
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A newly created position to join the Global Valuations Group in this role you will lead the IPV production and...
| Senior Model Validation Manager | ANZ not disclosed | Singapore | 17 May 12 |
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| Associate/ Associate Director, Sovereign and International Public Finance Ratings (Singapore Based) | Standard & Poor's Competitive | Singapore | 14 May 12 |
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Our company is seeking a dynamic individual to join us as an Associate/ Associate Director, Sovereign and Inte...
| Quantitative Analyst - Risk Methodology | Morgan McKinley (SG) Attractive | Singapore | 10 May 12 |
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Great opportunity to join a growing team of Market Risk Quants for a top investment bank