Explore Quantitative Analyst Jobs

Find Quantitative Analyst jobs that match your experience and career goals on Ladders. Browse vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more across finance, investment management, banking, fintech, and other data-driven industries. Quantitative analysts use mathematics, statistics, programming, and financial expertise to turn complex data into insights that inform business and investment decisions.

What Does a Quantitative Analyst Do?

Quantitative analysts, often called quants, build and evaluate models that support trading, investment research, portfolio construction, pricing, and risk management. Their work may include analyzing large datasets, testing hypotheses, forecasting outcomes, and explaining technical findings to colleagues and stakeholders.

Common Quantitative Analyst Roles

Job titles and specialties vary by employer. Opportunities may include quantitative researcher, quantitative developer, risk analyst, algorithmic trading analyst, portfolio analytics analyst, and financial modeler. Some roles focus on developing statistical methods, while others emphasize software, market research, or model validation.

Skills and Qualifications Employers Seek

Employers commonly look for strong skills in probability, statistics, econometrics, optimization, and financial mathematics. Programming experience with languages such as Python, R, C++, or SQL can be valuable, along with the ability to work with large datasets and communicate results clearly. Requirements vary by role; advanced degrees or industry experience may be preferred for some positions.

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Search Ladders for vetted Quantitative Analyst opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Compare roles across industries and specialties, and use your search to find positions suited to your skills, experience, and next career move.

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$100K - $125K *

Analyze player data to drive insights and enhance user experience across games. Collaborate with teams to develop actionable strategies, leveraging advanced data techniques and visualization tools to...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$175K - $250K *

Innovate in high-performance equity trading systems by designing and developing cutting-edge Java applications. Collaborate with quantitative researchers to translate complex models and enhance the tr...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $110K *

Optimize cash management by ensuring accurate daily transactions, maintaining liquidity, and supporting strategic financial planning. Collaborate with teams to enhance treasury operations and build st...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$160K - $165K *

Join a team that's building a cutting-edge cloud-based analytics platform. Leverage your software development skills to create user-facing applications and robust backend systems while collaborating w...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Transform the future of financial analytics by developing cutting-edge valuation models, providing quantitative insights, and delivering innovative solutions to optimize risk management and deepen cli...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$89K - $134K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role focused on private debt and equity operations. Leverage your expertise in asset lifecycle servicing while guiding junior team members and driving process improveme...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Engage in complex actuarial projects, analyzing risk contracts and training junior staff. Collaborate on pricing and management reports to support innovative capitation initiatives, fostering a dynami...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$75K - $95K *

Transform your career by leveraging advanced analytics and machine learning to drive impactful insights. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance decision-making and product development thro...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$92K - $109K *

Engage in comprehensive research on investment suitability, collaborating with senior management and analysts to prepare insightful reports and recommendations that guide portfolio strategies and inve...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$79K - $127K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing health research through innovative statistical analysis and mentoring. Collaborate with investigators to design studies, prepare publications, and present fin...

Ann Arbor, MIRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$275K - $300K *

Champion innovative investment strategies by conducting in-depth research and analysis. Collaborate with a dynamic team to leverage proprietary data and technology, generating insights that drive info...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$96K - $136K *

Unlock your potential by joining a dynamic team focused on validating insurance models. Collaborate with experts to ensure compliance and enhance model performance while driving innovative solutions i...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $140K *

Drive data-driven insights by building robust data models and pipelines. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure data integrity and deliver actionable reports across various business functions, enhanc...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$130K - $160K *

Shape the future of trading systems by enhancing core modules and market parameters. Collaborate with market makers to boost liquidity and monitor live markets, ensuring optimal performance and risk m...

New York City, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Innovate the trading and markets layer by enhancing core systems, configuring market parameters, and developing on-chain financial primitives to drive liquidity and efficiency in live markets...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$66K - $114K *

Champion the analysis and development of actuarial data to support Medicaid pricing. Collaborate with teams to refine models and ensure data accuracy, while gaining valuable experience in a dynamic, h...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$66K - $114K *

Unlock potential by analyzing and validating statistical data to support Medicaid pricing. Collaborate with teams to refine actuarial models and ensure data accuracy, contributing to impactful rate de...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$66K - $114K *

Analyze and support actuarial processes, developing statistical data and rate impacts. Collaborate with teams to refine models and ensure data accuracy, contributing to Medicaid pricing and projection...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$66K - $114K *

Deliver impactful actuarial analysis by supporting rate determination and statistical validation. Collaborate with teams to refine data and enhance pricing models, contributing to strategic Medicaid p...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$66K - $114K *

Develop analytical models and support Medicaid pricing initiatives by conducting statistical analyses and validating data to ensure accuracy and reasonableness, contributing to effective rate determin...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$66K - $114K *

Join a team that's dedicated to analyzing and validating statistical data, supporting Medicaid pricing, and refining actuarial models. Collaborate in a dynamic environment that balances in-office enga...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$66K - $114K *

Empower your analytical skills by supporting Medicaid pricing through data analysis, model updates, and actuarial insights. Collaborate in a dynamic environment to drive impactful rate determinations...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$66K - $114K *

Join a team that's dedicated to analyzing and validating statistical data to support Medicaid pricing. Contribute to rate determination and actuarial analyses while collaborating in a dynamic, hybrid...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$115K - $163K *

Lead a dynamic team in validating insurance models, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while driving innovation in analytics and AI. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance model accuracy...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $137K *

Unlock the potential of our data ecosystem by designing scalable pipelines, enhancing data reliability, and collaborating with trading strategists to transform operations within a dynamic trading depa...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a quantitative analyst do?question toggle

    A quantitative analyst applies mathematics, statistics, programming, and domain knowledge to analyze data and build models for areas such as investing, trading, pricing, and risk management.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for quantitative analyst jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers often seek a background in mathematics, statistics, computer science, economics, or a related field. Programming skills and experience analyzing data are also commonly valued; some roles prefer advanced degrees or specialized industry experience.

  • Which industries hire quantitative analysts?question toggle

    Quantitative analysts work in investment firms, banks, hedge funds, fintech companies, insurance, consulting, and other organizations that use data and quantitative models to make decisions.

  • What programming languages are useful for quantitative analysts?question toggle

    Python, R, C++, and SQL are frequently useful. The best languages to learn depend on the position, employer, and whether the work centers on research, modeling, data analysis, or production systems.

  • Can I find Quantitative Analyst jobs paying $100,000 or more on Ladders?question toggle

    Yes. Ladders features vetted professional job opportunities paying $100,000 or more, including quantitative analyst roles. Salary, qualifications, and responsibilities vary by listing.