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Quantitative Analyst

Apply mathematical models and data analysis to financial markets and investment strategies.

Gehalt
70K - 150K EUR
Nachfrage
High
Kernkompetenzen
5
Aktualisiert
Feb 2026

Quantitative Analyst

Quantitative Analysts combine advanced mathematics, statistics, and programming to model financial markets. Working at hedge funds, investment banks, and proprietary trading firms, quants command some of the highest salaries in the industry. The field is becoming more ML-driven, with deep learning and alternative data sources transforming traditional quantitative strategies. The intellectual challenge and financial rewards make it one of the most competitive fields to break into.

Fähigkeiten

Python
Statistics
Financial Modeling
Machine Learning
Risk Management

LinkedIn-Optimierung

  1. 1

    Share quantitative research insights and analysis

  2. 2

    Post about financial modeling approaches

  3. 3

    Highlight academic publications and research

  4. 4

    Connect with quant leads at hedge funds and banks

  5. 5

    Show proficiency in both math and programming

Lebenslauf

  1. 1

    Highlight academic credentials and research publications

  2. 2

    Detail model performance metrics and PnL contribution

  3. 3

    Show programming proficiency in Python/C++/R

  4. 4

    Include experience with trading systems and risk models

  5. 5

    Demonstrate both theoretical and practical skills

Outreach-Strategie

  1. 1

    Research the firm's investment strategies and approach

  2. 2

    Share relevant quantitative research

  3. 3

    Connect with quant team members

  4. 4

    Demonstrate deep mathematical and statistical knowledge

  5. 5

    Show understanding of their market focus

Interview-Vorbereitung

  1. 1

    Review probability, statistics and stochastic calculus

  2. 2

    Prepare brain teasers and estimation questions

  3. 3

    Practice coding challenges in Python

  4. 4

    Show understanding of financial products and derivatives

Ein Tag als Quantitative Analyst

Research and develop quantitative models, backtest strategies on historical data, analyze market data and signals, collaborate with traders on strategy implementation, optimize model performance, review risk metrics.

Karrierepfad

Junior Quant
Quantitative Analyst
Senior Quant
Lead Quant
Portfolio Manager
Head of Quant Research

Häufige Fehler

  • Not showing programming skills alongside math

  • Ignoring practical trading experience

  • Not demonstrating understanding of financial markets

  • Only showing academic work without industry relevance

  • Not preparing for brain teaser interviews

Wichtige Tools

PythonNumPy/PandasBloomberg TerminalMATLABC++JupyterQuantLib

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Durchschnittsgehalt für eine/n Quantitative Analyst?

Das Durchschnittsgehalt für eine/n Quantitative Analyst in Europa liegt zwischen 70K - 150K EUR. Dies variiert je nach Erfahrung, Standort und Unternehmenstyp.

Kernkompetenzen für eine/n Quantitative Analyst?

Wichtigste technische Fähigkeiten: Python, Statistics, Financial Modeling, Machine Learning, Risk Management. Soft Skills wie Kommunikation und Teamarbeit sind ebenso wichtig.

Karrierepfad für eine/n Quantitative Analyst?

Typischer Weg: Junior Quant > Quantitative Analyst > Senior Quant > Lead Quant > Portfolio Manager > Head of Quant Research.

Quantitative Analyst

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