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This section contains all our quantitative analytics jobs related to the financial services sector.

In the international financial markets, successful trading strategies are devised by highly educated, mathematically oriented financial engineers known as "quants". They create financial theories, computer models, valuation techniques and trading programs used by hedge funds, and investment banks.

Quants working in the financial sector frequently have advanced degrees and PhDs in disciplines such as physics, economics and computer science, or any of several mathematical specialties such as multivariate calculus, linear algebra, differential equations, probability theory and statistical inference.

To succeed in a quant job, you also need to be familiar with widely used programming languages such as C++. It will help if you know 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. Their model provided the fundamental conceptual framework for valuing options, and has become the de facto standard in the world's financial markets for valuing those instruments, along with many types of bonds and derivatives that contain embedded options.

Beyond advanced degrees, many employers require prospective quants to pass a rigorous vetting process that includes verification of references and, ideally, published research. Quant careers may focus on designing and trading complex structured products such as derivatives. There are also a number of opportunities to work in hedge funds.

The use of computer-driven models or algorithms to both identify and rapidly execute profitable arbitrage opportunities has grown rapidly in recent years, to account for the bulk of daily trading volume. To continue executing trades for funds that rely on those models, broker-dealers recruit quants to refine the platforms that communicate orders.

Risk-focused quants also work for specialized software vendors that create and produce risk management products.

Quantitative analytics is one area where a candidate with a doctorate isn't considered to be overqualified, although a master's degree in the appropriate discipline can sometimes suffice. Unlike with MBA candidates, the pedigree of your university isn't always viewed as a hiring advantage. When seeking a junior quant job, it's more important to demonstrate you have the skills needed to succeed in the job such as an advanced degree in mathematics, economics, physics, computer science or similar disciplines, an ability to program complex financial models, and good communication skills. Many quants pass the Certificate in Quantitative Finance (CQF) designed by Dr Paul Wilmott.

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Asset Manager-Structured Credit (CDO, CLO) / Corporates - Curve Construction / Modeling (PhD) - NYC Analytic Recruiting Inc. Competitive comp USA-NY-New York City 23 May 13

Major financial firm in NYC is looking for PhD-level quantitative interest rate modelers with extensive experi...

Quantitative Analyst - Interest Rates Comprehensive Recruiting Outstanding compensation and benefit pac... USA-NY-New York City 23 May 13

Global financial firm is looking to add a Quant Analyst with strong experience in Interest Rates to their Quan...

Analyst – Residential Mortgage Backed Securities Not Disclosed 175K plus bonus USA-NY-New York City 23 May 13

Responsibilities will include assuming lead analyst role for the rating of US RMBS, Canadian covered bond tran...

Sr. Quant Analyst - Counterparty Credit Comprehensive Recruiting Outstanding compensation and benefit pla... USA-NY-New York City 23 May 13

Global Investment Bank is looking to add a Sr. Quant Analyst to lead their Quantitatiave Risk Management Team.

Quant Risk Analyst (Pricing Model Validation) JCW Search 600-700 UK-London 23 May 13

A large Bank is looking for a Quant Risk Analyst with exceptional Front Office exposure and stochastic volatil...

Quantitative Analytics JCW Search £55,000- £75,000 pro rata UK-London 23 May 13

Working on behalf of our client, a leading global investment bank, JCW are looking for strong entry level quan...

Stress Testing/Quantitative Modelling – MULTIPLE POSITIONS Saxton Leigh £55,000 to £130,000 UK-London 23 May 13

Our client is a leading global financial institution with its European Headquarters in London. They are seekin...

Insurance Linked Securities (ILS) Catastrophe Modeller Hanover Search Global Insurance Partners Base to £75,000 plus exceptional bonus UK-London 23 May 13

*Genuinely unique opportunity for a strong catastrophe modeller to join a leading organisation operating in th...

RMBS/CMBS Portfolio - Bayesian Testing (Statistics), Risk Analytics Engineer - New York Analytic Recruiting Inc. Competitve comp USA-NY-New York City 23 May 13

A major financial firm with offices in New York is building-out its capital markets risk analytics effort for ...

Director, Actuarial Quant – Risk Management, Variable Annuity Hedging Group –Leading Insurance Firm – Los Angeles GQR Global Markets $130-150k base (DOE) + competitive bonus... USA-CA-Los Angeles 23 May 13

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

Head of Quantitative Analytics Investigo Risk Management Head of Team compensation UK-London 23 May 13

Team Lead - IRD Product Development - London

Quantitative Analyst - Credit Products AVP/VP Hudson Banking Attractive package UK-London 23 May 13

My client, a Top Tier Investment Bank, is seeking an experienced Front Office Quantitative Analyst/Model Valid...

Market Risk Analyst (Rates/FX) AVP Hudson Banking Attractive package UK-London 23 May 13

My client, a Top Tier Investment bank is seeking a Market Risk Analyst with a good understanding of Rates, FX ...

VaR methodology (AVP/VP) Hudson Banking Attractive package UK-London 23 May 13

My client a top tier Investment Bank is seeking an experienced Market Risk Analyst/Quant to work within it''s ...

Market Risk Analyst (VP) Hudson Banking Excellent package UK-London 23 May 13

A leading Investment Bank is seeking a highly experienced Market Risk Analyst to work within it''s Risk manag...

Credit Risk Methodology (Top Tier IB) VP Hudson Banking Excellent package UK-London 23 May 13

My client, a top tier Investment Bank, is seeking a quantitative candidate in Credit Risk Methodology for a se...

Senior Credit Risk Modeller (m/f) Düsseldorf Kimberlite Consulting GmbH Marktgerecht Germany-Bremen 23 May 13

For an international bank from Düsseldorf I am looking for a Senior Credit Risk Modeller (m/f).

Tactical Quant developer Real Staffing GBP85000 - GBP100000 per annum + Bonus UK-London 23 May 13

This is a global team responsible for the real-time pricing / analytics functionality for the broker as well a...

Model Validation Analyst Profusion Group Highly competitive Singapore 23 May 13

>> An Asian focused bank with strong balance sheet is currently seeking an experienced Quantitative Model Val...

AVP/VP-Financial Markets Credit Risk Management Profusion Group Highly competitive and commensurates wit... Singapore 23 May 13

**An established and financially strong Asian bank is urgently looking for an experienced Quantitative Counte...

Vice President - Financial Institutions Credit Risk Management Profusion Group Highly competitive and commensurate with... Singapore 23 May 13

A strong balance sheet and Asian focused bank is currently looking for an experienced Credit Risk, Financial ...

Portfolio Officer Job BNY Mellon Competitive USA-PA-Philadelphia 23 May 13

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Senior Credit Analyst III Job BNY Mellon Competitive USA-MA-Boston 23 May 13

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Senior Portfolio Officer - Wealth Management Job BNY Mellon Competitive USA-FL-Ft. Lauderdale 23 May 13

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Top Investment Bank seeking Quant Risk Modellers Selby Jennings Up to €80,000 depending on experience UK-London 23 May 13

This Top Global Investment Bank is currently expanding its Market Risk modelling group and is seeking 3 new te...

Analyst, Credit Collections and Pricing Horizon Executive Search Competitive Netherlands-North-Holland 23 May 13

We are currently searching for the role of Credit Collections and Pricing Analyst. Our client is among the wo...

Sr. Manager / Manager, Model Validation Quant Tyche SG (License C110570978) Excellent Base Pay + Bonus + Benefits +... Hong Kong SAR 23 May 13

Our client, a leading financial institution is seeking to recruit a Sr. Manager / Manager, Quantitative Model ...

Quantitative Manager – Market Risk Analytics Tyche SG (License C110570978) Excellent Base Pay + Bonus + Benefits +... Singapore 23 May 13

Our client, a global financial services provider is seeking to recruit a Quantitative Manager, who would perfo...

Consultant - CVA, Basel II/III, C++ GOLDTREE PARTNERS Competitive France-Paris 23 May 13

GOLDTREE PARTNERS is a niche quantitative, technology and strategy consulting firm based in Paris and London t...

Quantitative Trader Equities Anson McCade Competitive Market Rate UK-London 23 May 13

The team focuses on using quantitative methods and computational solutions in maximizing trading returns. This...

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