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	Double major in computer science and business is a good path to become Quantitative analyst? Double major in computer science and business is a good path to become Quantitative analyst? Another question. What kind of jobs could I get before to become a quant(hopefully i will someday lol) in order to get experience? business analyst? thanks guys 2 answers - Asked By: Warrior - 9/26/2012

	Can you become a Quantitative Analyst with a Bachelors or Masters in Actuarial Science? Also, what is a Quantitative Analyst how much do they make and what's a financial engineer. how much do they make Basically quant vs actuary vs FE 2 answers - Asked By: Adam - 5/20/2009

	How to become a quantitative analyst? Hi, I am currently a freshman in undergrad working towards a degree in math. I was wondering what education is required to become a quantitative analyst? Is a PhD required, or will a Masters in Financial Math do? Can someone clear this up for me? Thanks! 1 answer - Asked By: Hi - 12/24/2010

	Do you have to have very strong mathematical skills to succeed in investment banking? Do you have to be really good at all types of math to succeed in investment banking (specifically mergers and acquisitions?) How much math is required/done every day on the job? Do quantitative analysts do all the math? 1 answer - Asked By: Jared Guttenberg - 1/11/2011

	How do you become a market researcher/analyst? My school offers a degree in marketing analysis, but I heard a lot of these jobs look for stats/math/econ majors due to their quantitative skills.. Which would be the best path to getting a marketing analyst job? 2 answers - Asked By: John - 1/3/2013

	What is the best degree for a quant job? What is the best PhD type to get a job as a quantitative analyst. PhD in physics PhD in math PhD in finance PhD in economics or others Please and thank you 2 answers - Asked By: Alex Fekri - 9/4/2011

	What are the pros and cons of careers in risk management, quantitative analysis ? I AM COMMENCING MY STUDIES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG (SOUTH AFRICA) IN 2007 AND I WILL BE STUDYING BSC FINANCIAL MATHEMATICS.NOW I FIND THAT AFTER COMPLETION OF THE DEGREE YOU WILL BECOME: RISK MANAGER, QUANTITATIVE ANALYST, PORTFOLIO MANAGER AND I NEED MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE JOB DESCRIPTION OF THESE CAREERS AND HOW MUCH DO THEY GET PAID? I DON'T KNOW IF I'VE MADE THE RIGHT CHOICE BECAUSE I NEVER DID ACCOUNTING DURING MY SENIOR YEARS. 1 answer - Asked By: mzwesh - 12/5/2006

	What is the best way to get a job as a quantitative analyst without financial experience? I have a PhD, Cambridge grad and published widely, ex academic but cannot even get an interview. Is it a matter of who you know rather than what you know? 1 answer - Asked By: Spingbok - 1/20/2010

	What are the different job avenues that a Computer Science major could explore? I've looked up job possibilties...careers I might go with in the future, but I'm wondering if I've overlooked any possibilities. 1 answer - Asked By: M.FassyFan<3 - 2/7/2011

	What jobs can I get with a Bachelors degree in Mathematics, Business and Finance? I am taking a degree and want to know what jobs i can get with all three degrees combined or separate on their own. 2 answers - Asked By: Nicole Marie - 10/23/2009

	How do you become a hedge fund analyst? I'm a senior in high school and the concept of a hedge fund is rather intriguing I've read that it is very quantitative nowadays, which is one of the reasons why such a career is intriguing to me I plan on majoring in engineering and have no idea what to do afterward to reach this goal help! 1 answer - Asked By: calc12345 - 6/25/2010

	How to get a job as a financial research analyst? MY QUALIFICATION IS CFA . BUT EVEN AFTER COMPLETING SUCH A HIGH QUALIFICATION, I AM UNABLE TO GET A JOB THROUGH MONSTER AND NAUKARI.COM .EVEN (ICFAI )INSTITUTE DOES NOT PROVIDE ANY HELP TO FRESHER CFA's.Please end me suggestions regarding the job search. 2 answers - Asked By: davinder singh - 8/15/2008

	Financial engineering or telecom engineering in Singapore? I have a degree in telecommunication engineering (2nd class upper) and i am a CIMA passed finalist(Chartered Institute of management Accountants, UK). currently i am working for an investment research outsourcing firm in Sri Lanka as a quantitative analyst, working for an US investment bank client. I am planning to come to Singapore. Could some one advice me which career i should take(telecom or financial eng) and which one is best paid and easy to find job in Singapore? 1 answer - Asked By: svui - 3/31/2008

	Can someone with a math phD work as a quantitative analyst/financial engineer? Or would they have to go back to school to get a financial engineering degree? 1 answer - Asked By: M-tech - 5/14/2011

	Can someone with a math phD work as a quantitative analyst/financial engineer? Or would they have to go back to school to get a financial engineering degree? 1 answer - Asked By: YT - 5/14/2011

	What are the Pre-requisites to be a Fund Manager Junior or a Security Analyst? Hi, i have just finished my Degree in banking and finance and was wondering what are the pre-requisites or relevant job experiences that is needed to be a fund manager junior? or a Security analyst? I can't seem to find any reference to know what are the relevant experiences needed to take this two positions! i would prefer to take a path that would be able to lead me to what i wan to work as. 2 answers - Asked By: JAney - 6/30/2007

	Can someone with a math phD work as a quantitative analyst/financial engineer? Or would they have to go back to school to get a financial engineering degree? 3 answers - Asked By: YT - 5/14/2011

	How do I get a job as a financial analyst, quantitative analyst or marketing analyst? I have a math background and am in grad school now(masters in math). 1 answer - Asked By: chicken noodle soup - 9/16/2009

	What are some career options after graduating with a Bachelor of Science in the physical/biological sciences? Obviously most serious research jobs are out without more education, but I'd like more options. Teaching (elementary or high school) is the only one I could think of. Thanks. 1 answer - Asked By: panthergirl3729 - 10/3/2007

	How long after college will it take me to get a job as a market research analyst? I am getting a degree for sociology. How long do you think it will take it for me to get a job as a market research analyst? Direct question to ramander. Since you have been a help so far. I was wondering if you could tell me how to go about looking for such jobs, were I should start or intern with. And also any helpful information you know about the job. Thanks so much! 1 answer - Asked By: God Is Love - 9/9/2009


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