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Data Science undergraduate student looking for inroads towards a quantitative finance career.
Hi, I am a penultimate year undergrad and have significant experience in machine learning and AI. I have published a machine learning research paper recently, and am currently working on several projects that involve time series forecasting using sophisticated learning models eg. HMM, various deep...
Quantitative Finance Entry Skills/Education demanded
What is currently most desired in candidates by employers in quantitative finance/algorithmic trading? Strong quantitative academic background, for example, MSc/PhD in Physics, Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, Quantitative Finance or solid practical skills in C++, Python, R used in the...
Most sought-after skills for Quantitative research position
Hi there, I went to undergrad at a target/semi-target school (top 10 but not ivy) and am currently pursuing a master's in operations research (OR) in an ivy. My plan is to work as a quantitative analyst after graduation. That being said, I am torn between doing a financial engineering track (taking...
Best Way To Start Learning Quant Finance?
Hi Monkeys, I recently caught the quantitative finance bug so it’s been a few days since my last post. Since catching this bug I’ve been trying to read and learn as much as I can on ways to practice quant finance - and I found tons of material. In fact, it’s so much material that I was hoping...
Masters in Statistics with Emphasis in Quantitative Finance
I am currently an undergraduate student finishing a double bachelors in financial economics and mathematics. I have been looking into grad school and would like to see if anyone knew of any schools that allow you to do a masters in statistics with an emphasis, or electives, in quantitative finance...
Morgan Stanley Quantitative Finance Summer Analyst Superday
I was selected for a Quant Finance superday at Morgan Stanley next week. I have also been interviewing with some prop trading firms, and I was wondering if the questions would be more along those lines ( brainteasers , mental math, etc.) or more traditional banking stuff (market trends or whatever)....
Student looking to go into Financial Engineering or Quantitative Finance??
I am a sophomore majoring in Industrial and Systems Engineering on the Financial Systems Track at Rutgers University. I am interested in entering the field of Quantitative Finance or Financial Engineering. I have strong math and statistics skills and am also learning programming and I have always...
Quantitative Finance Sophomore Summer Analyst Program (New York)
Has anyone applied to Morgan Stanley's Quant Sophomore summer internship Program before? What was the recruiting/interview process like? How was your experience at Morgan Stanley during your sophomore internship?
Career Opportunities for Finance Undergrad considering Quantitative Finance?
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How much do quants at BBs make?
Curious to know how much the quants at BBs make... From what I understand most quants have a masters or higher. Can anyone confirm that? Also, is there a type of quant work/product that specifically recruits MBAs over PhDs?
Question about the appeal of side projects for non-target students.
At the risk of sounding dumb or coming off as completely ignorant, I'd like to ask a few questions about the appeal of personal initiative to a IB firms and banks. I'm a current freshman at WP Carey. It won't exactly be the strongest part of my application for internships in the future, however I'm...
Financial Mathematics vs. Applied Econ
I will soon be applying to graduate programs and was wondering if someone could give me some insight on these two types programs (Financial Engineering/Quantitative Finance and MS in Applied Econ). I am mainly interested in the types of careers/ graduates of each program typically go on to as well...
Can quantitative research lead to portfolio management?
I've heard that there are many paths to working as a portfolio manager. Is quantitative research / trading one path to portfolio management ?
Info about EISTI program in Quant and Risk management
Hi, this is my first post, I came across the MS Quantitative Finance and Risk Management at EISTI, a French engineering school which is now offering this program in English. As the program is new (started in 2012) couldn't find any info on forums to make an informed decision. Does anyone know about...
Valuating Capital Requirements
Since I am far from quantitatively inclined my tolerance for highly quantitative approaches to finance is low. Naturally, during the derivate driven whirlwind of the last decade I missed out on many an opportunity to add an extra zero . I don't have an regrets in this regard. You can only play with...
Quantophobia
The world of mathematics is populated by the haves and the have-nots. As an artist surrounded by other artists for many years, I can testify that most of us are terrified of even thinking about math. This is ironic because geometry used to play a vital role in painting. For example, the...
ms quantative/engineering finance no math background?
anybody know of a program that doesn't require a major math background - similar to the CFQ by paul wilmott but actually something reputable like an actual degree
Z Score
Could someone please explain the parameters of the Z-Score formula? Cheers Phil
MS Financial Mathematics (Heavy Quant) or MS Finance - or where are the most money?
Eternal question I guess...a degree in heavy quant finance...i.e financial mathematics, quant finance, financial engineering, probabilities and finance OR MS in Finance which pays out the most ? Front or Back office in IB . I guess the above are questions of many of us in this group forum!! Many...
Applied Math PhD + Sr. Engineer at Raytheon, with 2.3 Undergrad GPA
Hi Everyone, I am a new member of the Forum, first of all, it is nice to meet you all. Here is my situation: * Current position: Sr. Systems Engineer at Raytheon (2009~Present) * U.S. Citizen * Education/GPA: U.C. Berkeley - Bioengineering 2003 (2.3 cumulative B.S., 3.2 major) Texas Tech - Math 2006...
Blog Entry 1: Chaos, Divergence & The Butterfly Effect
DISCLAIMER: Please read "Starting A Blog..." if you have any questions as to why I'm doing this. I'm not an expert, just a 20 year old college student blogging about the research that's spanned my Junior year and will span my senior year as well in my Universities Physics and Math departments. If...
MS, CFA®, job opportunities
I am a recent MS graduate (Financial Engineering, University of Montreal) now working as a credit risk analyst for a Quebec Bank in Montreal, Canada. I am interested in working in New York but am intimidated by the competition and unsure which jobs are perhaps a good match. I have little experience...
HF Idiot
So through a family connection I have a sit down with an ex street guy who's running regional HF here in CO. It's a small shop but apparently they have 1B+ AMU and are picking up clients left and right. I was looking to start a tech start up after school so I wasn't really seeking a HF position out,...
Is there any interest in starting up a quantitative finance forum?
I'm interested in learning more about opportunities and experiences in quantitative finance, especially ways to get in, master's programs, information on different quant funds/groups. I've seen some posts about MFE's and Master's in Quantitative Finance and quant shops so I think it'd be a good idea...
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