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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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Performance Analyst Optimum recruitment Base salary plus superannuation Australia-Brisbane 12 May 13

A challenging and rewarding position within a highly successful organisation that has a reputation for excelle...

Investment Research Quant Analyst Dean and Ling Executive Competitive Australia-Melbourne 22 May 13

Vanguard is a leading global investment manager that continues to provide unique career opportunities for top ...

Commercial Analyst Commonwealth Bank Competitive Australia-Sydney 23 May 13

Providing decision support for key initiatives, strategy and campaigns by providing analysis, process improvem...

Credit Risk Manager Optiver Competitive Australia-Sydney 22 May 13

We are now looking for a bright, innovative, and energetic Credit Risk Manager to join the team.

Quantitative Analyst - Flow/Exotic Interest Rates eQuant Consulting $230,000 + Bonus + Benefits + Relocation... Australia-Sydney 21 May 13

Our client offers a rare opportunity join their top flight team working in the Sydney market for a highly prog...

Investment Analyst - Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation East Partnership Competitive Australia-Sydney 20 May 13

In this newly created role, reporting to the Senior Investment Manager, Absolute Return Strategies, you will b...

Head of Risk Management Raiffeisen Centrobank competitive Austria 14 May 13

Raiffeisen Centrobank is the equity house of Raiffeisen Bank International Group, To enhance our risk manageme...

PRICING ANALYST - OTC PRICING Axis GBP0.00 per month + to be discussed Belgium-Brussels Region 02 May 13

Fundmanagers, Account Managers, Fund administrators, Operations, Product Development, Business Analysts, audit...

Senior Analyst - Huxley Associates EUR50000 - EUR70000 per annum + insuranc... Belgium-Brussels Region 22 Apr 13

The strategic goal of the department is to make important business decisions based on analytical understanding...

Client Services Director FINCAD Competitive base + bonus Canada-BC-Vancouver 03 May 13

FINCAD is looking for a Client Services Director to lead our talented global client services team in providing...

Quantitative Analyst, Credit Standards & Scoring HAYS Competitive Canada-ON-Ottawa 06 May 13

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Quantitative Analyst, Credit Standards & Scoring HAYS Competitive Canada-ON-Ottawa 29 Apr 13

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Manager Quant Audit The Mirillion Group Competitive+ Excellent Bonus/Package Canada-ON-Toronto 16 May 13

Risk & Capital Audit (R&CA) group is an independent corporate group responsible for performing regular or spec...

Quantitative Developer The Mirillion Group Competitive + Excellent Package Canada-ON-Toronto 16 May 13

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Montreal - Strats & Modeling / Core Analytics Morgan Stanley Competitive Canada-QC-Montreal 19 May 13

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Algorithm Research China Securities Co., Ltd competitive China-Beijing 22 May 13

Algorithm Research with MS/PHD in Statistics, Computer Science, Physics or Math and 2-3 years of trading exper...

Proprietary Trader China Securities Co., Ltd competitive China-Beijing 22 May 13

Proprietary Trader with over 2-years trading experience in quant trading, derivative trading or market making....

Expert of CNY FX Option Trade ICBC Competitive China-Beijing 16 May 13

ICBC head quarter (Beijing) is looking for Expert of CNY FX Option Trade with 5 years of Option trading expe...

Quantitative Analyst/Trader, Shanghai based – Investment Bank Aptitude Asia Excellent China-Shanghai 23 May 13

A top-tier investment bank is looking for a Quantitative Analyst/Trader to join its equity trading desk in Sha...

Options & Derivatives Product Director ( or Senior Manager ) Shanghai DZH Limited competitive China-Shanghai 23 May 13

The financial information terminal product design in Options & Derivatives sector.

Macroeconomics Analyst Industrial Securities competitive China-Shanghai 20 May 13

Industry Securities is looking for a native English speaker with good Mandarin to join its Macroeconomics team...

Quantitative Analyst (seller side) Industrial Securities competitive China-Shanghai 20 May 13

Industrial Securities is looking for a bilingual quantitative analyst to join its derivatives team in providin...

Quant Analyst / Sales Trader UBS Securities Market Competitive China-Shanghai 10 May 13

This role is sitting in UBSS Equities Direct Execution Services team, based in Shanghai

Strategy Director Haitong Futures competitive China-Shanghai 09 May 13

Haitong Futures is looking for Strategy Director with 5 or above years of experience in quantitative research...

Institutional Investment Director Haitong Futures competitive China-Shanghai 09 May 13

Haitong Futures is looking for Institutional Investment Director with 4+ years of experience in the research ...

Manager for Collateral Valuation Models Danske Bank Competitive Denmark-Copenhagen 13 May 13

Do you want to set new standards for automated valuation of properties in Danske Bank?

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...

IT QUANT H/F Teknys Consulting Selon profils France-Paris 22 May 13

Dans le cadre de notre forte croissance, nous recherchons aujourd''hui pour nos clients des consultants IT Qua...

ASSISTANT DE GESTION Not Disclosed fixe + intéressement France-Paris 22 May 13

Notre société de gestion de portefeuille est basée à Paris 16ème, filiale d''un Groupe d''Assurance Vie en ple...

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