Financial Quantitative Analysts

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Financial Quantitative Analysts

What they do

Develop quantitative techniques to inform securities investing, equities investing, pricing, or valuation of financial instruments. Develop mathematical or statistical models for risk management, asset optimization, pricing, or relative value analysis.

Also Called: Investment Portfolio Control Consultant, Investment Strategist, Portfolio Manager, Quantitative Analyst, Quantitative Equity Analyst, Quantitative Research Analyst, Quantitative Strategy Analyst, Research Analyst, Investment Portfolio Control Consultant, Investment Strategist, Portfolio Manager, Quantitative Analyst, Quantitative Equity Analyst, Quantitative Research Analyst, Quantitative Strategy Analyst, Research Analyst

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$37,000
Starting Salary (2025)
$60,600
Median Salary (2025)
3.1%
Projected Job Growth
370
AR Employment (2025)

Typical Tasks

Apply mathematical or statistical techniques to address practical issues in finance, such as derivative valuation, securities trading, risk management, or financial market regulation.
Define or recommend model specifications or data collection methods.
Devise or apply independent models or tools to help verify results of analytical systems.
Interpret results of financial analysis procedures.
Maintain or modify all financial analytic models in use.

A day in the life

What kind of work is this?

Investigative
Studying, Research based work
Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work
Enterprising
Business based Work

What personality traits do you need to succeed?

Analytical Thinking
Integrity
Attention to Detail
Persistence
Initiative
Achievement/Effort

What key skills are needed for this job?

Mathematics
Critical Thinking
Reading Comprehension
Complex Problem Solving
Judgment and Decision Making
Speaking

Expected Knowledge

Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Economics and Accounting
Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Common Activities

Working with Computers
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Analyzing Data or Information
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
Processing Information
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Education & Preparation

Some occupations may require additional education, advanced degrees, and years of experience in the field.
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Extensive Preparation Needed

Education

Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).

Experience

Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for these occupations. Many require more than five years of experience.

Training

Employees may need some on-the-job training, but most of these occupations assume that the person will already have the required skills, knowledge, work-related experience, and/or training.

Typical Education Required

Education a new hire may need

  • Master's degree 60%
  • Bachelor's degree 35%
  • Doctoral degree 5%
Source: O*NET Education, Training & Experience data

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