@quant_enthusiasts: Want to work in Quant Finance but not sure which roles exist? Here’s a full rundown of every major quant job, what they do, and what they earn. ⚫ Quantitative Researcher Builds models to price assets, manage risk, or find trading opportunities. Skills: Statistics, Python, C++, machine learning. Degree: Master’s or PhD in math, stats, or physics. Salary: $150K–$400K ⚫ Quantitative Trader Designs and executes model-driven trading strategies. Skills: Programming, stats, optimization, market microstructure. Degree: Bachelor’s or Master’s in math, finance, or CS. Salary: $200K–$1M+ ⚫ Quant Developer Builds systems for trading, research, and risk. Skills: C++, Python, systems design. Degree: Computer science or software engineering. Salary: $150K–$350K ⚫ Quant Portfolio Manager Runs portfolios using quantitative models. Skills: Optimization, risk, asset pricing, leadership. Degree: Master’s or PhD in finance or applied math. Salary: $300K–$2M+ ⚫ Quant Strategist Develops analytics and strategies for trading teams. Skills: Programming, statistics, derivatives. Degree: Master’s in finance, economics, or applied math. Salary: $180K–$400K ⚫ Data Scientist (Finance) Analyzes data for trading and business insights. Skills: Python, SQL, ML, statistics. Degree: Data science, computer science, or stats. Salary: $120K–$250K ⚫ Machine Learning Researcher Applies ML to forecasting and trading. Skills: Deep learning, Python, TensorFlow, statistics. Degree: Master’s or PhD in CS or applied math. Salary: $180K–$500K ⚫ Algorithmic / High-Frequency Trader Builds automated systems to capture market signals fast. Skills: C++, low-latency systems, probability. Degree: Math, CS, or engineering. Salary: $200K–$1M+ ⚫ Risk Quant / Risk Analyst Builds and monitors risk models for portfolios. Skills: Statistics, Python, SQL, Monte Carlo. Degree: Finance, statistics, or engineering. Salary: $90K–$300K ⚫ Model Developer / Validator Creates or tests pricing and risk models. Skills: Stochastic calculus, Python, documentation. Degree: Applied math, physics, or quantitative finance. Salary: $130K–$400K ⚫ Credit / Market / Operational Risk Roles Assess credit exposure, market movements, and operational failures. Skills: Data analysis, modeling, finance. Degree: Finance, economics, or math. Salary: $80K–$200K ⚫ And more! Like & Repost to help others land a quant role.
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