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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 FX Quant, Investment Bank | Huxley Associates €60000 - €100000 per annum | France-Paris | 16 May 12 |
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One of the world biggest investment banks is looking for an experienced Forex Quant to join one of the most ac...
| Market Risk Controller, for a Top International Bank - | Paris Office | | Carlton RK excellent | France-Paris | 16 May 12 |
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My client is a Top International bank who is currently searching for an experienced risk controller to join th...
| Economist | Cobalt Competitive | France-Paris | 02 May 12 |
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Economist
| Analyst Quant - Paris | Aston Carter International 60/80k€ | France-Paris | 16 May 12 |
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Bonjour, ASTON CARTER (cabinet de chasse IT/Finance) recherche un Analyste Quant expérimenté pour rejoindr...
| Consultants Risque de crédit - Plusieurs postes 3/15 ans Urgent | Huxley Associates €45000 - €85000 per annum | France-Paris | 15 May 12 |
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Activités techniques : •Coordination du projet Bale 2 •Réalisation de la validation des modèles inte...
| Ingénieur quantitatif expérimenté | Huxley €60000 - €70000 per annum | France-Paris | 14 May 12 |
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Ingénieur quantitatif expérimenté Pour le compte d’une grande banque basée à Paris, nous recherchons un i...
| Quant Forex confirmé | Huxley €65000 - €85000 per annum | France-Paris | 14 May 12 |
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Quant / IT Quant Forex 5 ans d'expérience minimum .
| Analyste financier IARD H/F | AXA Global P&C à définir selon profil | France-Paris | 14 May 12 |
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La Direction Finance et Stratégie recherche un Analyste Financier qui contribuera à piloter la rentabilité des...
| M&A ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR – PARIS OFFICE | goetzpartners CORPORATE FINANCE . | France-Paris | 14 May 12 |
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M&A ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR – PARIS OFFICE
| INSPECTEUR EXPERT MARCHES DE GRE A GRE | AMF - Autorité des Marchés financiers non communiqué | France-Paris | 10 May 12 |
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Il/elle analyse, par des inspections, la manière dont les prestataires d'investissement exercent les services ...
| INSPECTEUR EXPERT JURISTE ACTIVITES DE MARCHES | AMF - Autorité des Marchés financiers non communiqué | France-Paris | 10 May 12 |
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Il/elle analyse, par des inspections, la manière dont les prestataires de service d'investissement exercent le...
| INSPECTEUR EXPERT JURISTE ACTIVITES DE MARCHES | AMF - Autorité des Marchés financiers non communiqué | France-Paris | 10 May 12 |
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il/elle analyse, par des missions d'inspection, la manière dont les prestataires de service d'investissement e...
| INSPECTEUR AVEC SPECIALISATION QUANTITATIVE | AMF - Autorité des Marchés financiers non communiqué | France-Paris | 10 May 12 |
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Il/elle analyse, par des missions d'inspection, la manière dont les sociétés de gestion exercent la gestion po...
| INSPECTEUR EXPERT AUDIT DES ACTIVITES DE MARCHES | AMF - Autorité des Marchés financiers non communiqué | France-Paris | 10 May 12 |
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Il/elle analyse, par des missions d'inspection, la manière dont ils exercent les services d'investissement et ...
| ENQUETEUR QUANTITATIF | AMF - Autorité des Marchés financiers non communiqué | France-Paris | 10 May 12 |
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Il/elle devra travailler principalement sur les dossiers nécessitant des compétences techniques élevées (analy...
| Analyste Risque d'Actif H/F | Robert Half - Banque / Assurance selon profil | France-Paris | 10 May 12 |
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Notre client, acteur majeur dans le secteur de la Location Automobile Longue Durée et de la gestion de flottes...
| Consultant(e) Modélisation Statistiques / Princing H/F | Finaxys Selon profil | France-Paris | 09 May 12 |
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Votre mission principale est de permettre la réalisation de modèles statistiques suivant des objectifs détermi...
| IT Quant | ALGOFI A définir selon profil | France-Paris | 27 Apr 12 |
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ALGOFI est une société de conseils en ingénierie financière. Nous développons une expertise auprès de comp...
| Chargé(e) d'études financières & risk-management | SwissLife selon expérience | France-Paris | 27 Apr 12 |
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SwissLife Asset Management est la filiale de gestion d'actifs du groupe SwissLife, un des acteurs majeurs du s...
| Consultant Quantitatif Risque de Crédit/Marché | Phast Solutions Fixe + variable | France-Paris | 26 Apr 12 |
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Cabinet indépendant de Conseil et de Recherche & Développement en finance quantitative, Phast Solutions interv...
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