Cambridge Math Tripos Part III
Anyone on here go through the Cambridge Math Tripos Part III (which apparently now gives out a "Master of Advanced Studies in Mathematics" degree)? It seems like most people who do this program end up in math/physics grad school, but I figure there have got to be some guys who head to Wall St. Any word on perception of this course on the street? Do recruiters know about it? And if anyone has been through it, any advice on good/bad courses for quant/trader prep?
Not sure of the perception of in NY, but in Europe this course is considered the 'platinum standard' when it comes to mathematical ability. Not many people going onto it go with the intention of doing trading/banking afterwards because honestly, it's just not worth the effort of what is by all accounts the most gruelling mathematical course pretty much anywhere in the world when you can take easier courses (such as MSc Finance). I know a couple of guys who are now trading sell-side after doing this course, doing fairly well. Best to take the probability theory modules if you want to do trading afterwards, though I'm told that the unification/string theory courses are what you should do if you're a real champion ;).
I am a head hunter and recruit quant traders. I used to recruit quant analysts. I am based in London and recruit globally. Part III is well known in the EU. Less well known in the US but still considered very good.
Part III with Distinction + a PHD Physics, Applied Maths, Engineering or Computer Science is the best combination and I have seen people with this do very well in quant finanace and quant trading. I think it is fairly important for the candidate to have the PhD as well but as this seems to be the combination for success. Candidates with Part III have often competed in IMO's NMO's.
I highly rate this course! Check out my blog for the past papers.
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Whenever I see your postings, I always wonder "how many of these are actual real jobs, and how many are just scams/fakes...?"
Coming to fresh fields to flesh out new marks, eh...? Tell me: do you have and "billionaire Nigerian-prince" friends...? Have fun with your grift - I'm sure hilarity shall ensue.....
I know one person that went through it and is a quant. it will most certainly open doors for you if you want to do either trading or quant stuff.
It's the best of the best in terms of maths courses - kudos if you think you can take it on!
I'm currently feeling the pain of revising for part III having taken courses on StoCal, Probability, Financial Models and Real/Functional Analysis. I would really not advise doing it unless you want to do a PhD. It's too hard, technical and doesn't offer the same recruitment prospects as doing a quantitative Masters in Finance. If your heart is set on Cambridge it offers an MPhil in Finance which lets you take the financial modelling course form part III and will set you up better for immediate recruitment.
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