Ability to work under pressure
Quantitative Analysts have to make key financial decisions in high-stress situations.
Quantitative Analysts
Descriptions & Duties
- Quantitative Analysts develop and implement complex mathematical models that financial firms use to make decisions about risk management, investments and pricing.
Generic Competencies
Physical Abilities
Physical abilities
- Physical strength
- Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity
Importance:1 (Max:5)
Skill is rarely required
Technology Skills
Technology skills
- Computer literacy
- Application of technology
Importance:5 (Max:5)
Skill is required all the time
Cognitive Abilities
Cognitive abilities
- Creativity
- Visualisation
- Logical thinking
Importance:5 (Max:5)
Skill is required all the time
Comprehension And Expression
Comprehension and expression skills
- Reading comprehension
- Oral / written expression
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Social Skills
Social skills
- Communication
- Negotiation
- Persuasion
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Organisation And Execution Skills
Organisation and execution skills
- Planning
- Organising
- Judgement
- Decision making
Importance:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
Problem Solving Skills
Problem solving skills
- Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Management Skills
Management skills
- Leadership
- Management of finance / time / people / other resources
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Trade Specific Competencies
Ability to work independently
Quantitative Analysts have to work without supervision, employ patience and persistence to complete tasks.
Time-management skills and concentration
Quantitative Analysts have to manage the time effectively and take long hours working with computer code and data.
General Requirements
Academic qualification
- typically have a masters (PhD is preferred) within a highly quantitative subject, such as physic, engineering, mathematics or statistics
Experience
- experience with trading algorithms, strong quantitative/ mathematical background experience working with large databases experience in producing quantitative trading strategies
Other specific requirements
- strong in programme coding
Career Path & Salary
Private Sector
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Related Education & Training
Higher Diploma
Work Environment
- Quantitative Analysts generally work in offices.
Tools
- Computers with programming tool
- Computers with statistical software
