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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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$78K - $85K *

Join a dynamic product team as a Junior Data Analyst, where you'll gather and analyze market data, support strategic decisions, and enhance research quality. Your insights will drive product strategy...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing value-based care through data-driven insights. As an Actuarial Analyst, you'll execute analyses, improve workflows, and collaborate across teams to support in...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $102K *

Drive innovative analytics for Value Based Care initiatives, enhancing payment models and provider performance through data-driven insights and collaboration across diverse teams...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$98K - $115K *

Unlock your potential by validating complex market risk models, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Collaborate with teams to enhance model performance and documentation while supporting regulatory requ...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$98K - $115K *

Make your mark at the forefront of market risk validation, ensuring robust model integrity and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance risk measurement and regulatory adherence...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$98K - $115K *

Empower financial integrity by validating market risk models and analytics. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance and enhance model performance through rigorous testing and documentation, while...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$111K - $130K *

Drive independent validation of macroeconomic forecasting models, ensuring compliance and governance within Model Risk Management. Collaborate with stakeholders to assess model risks and present findi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$119K - $136K *

Unlock insights as you innovate and manage data solutions, driving business intelligence and data quality. Collaborate with teams to enhance analytics capabilities and deliver impactful results across...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $120K *

Join a team that's transforming investment data management by collaborating with stakeholders to define data needs, develop models, and enhance data quality. Contribute to strategic projects while fos...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$108K - $112K *

Unlock potential by analyzing product and customer data to drive data-driven decision-making. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define success metrics, build analytical frameworks, and enhanc...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$79K - $156K *

Unlock potential by leveraging advanced analytics and machine learning to analyze complex datasets, drive strategic decisions, and enhance operational efficiency within a collaborative team environmen...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by driving data-driven insights to enhance fleet operations. You'll define metrics, build dashboards, and analyze performance to improve efficiency and readiness, ensuring actionable...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $250K *

Transform credit risk strategy by developing advanced models for ABS and structured products, collaborating with trading teams to enhance risk management and compliance across diverse asset classes...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$119K - $136K *

Tackle complex data challenges by leveraging analytics and technical skills to innovate, build, and maintain data solutions that drive business insights and enhance decision-making across various plat...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$131K - $149K *

Unlock potential by leveraging data analytics to innovate solutions, drive business intelligence, and ensure data quality management. Collaborate with teams to enhance data capabilities and deliver ac...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$148K - $199K *

Transform quantum computing operations by developing models and optimizing performance. Collaborate with engineers and scientists to analyze data, enhance device reliability, and implement improvement...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $95K *

Transform data into actionable insights by leading comprehensive analysis and reporting initiatives. Collaborate across departments to optimize data systems and enhance decision-making through advance...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$149K - $171K *

Empower our analytics strategy by leveraging your expertise in data analysis. Lead a team, drive operational efficiencies, and enhance customer experiences while collaborating across business units in...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$179K - $205K *

Optimize data-driven strategies by leading a team of analysts to enhance customer experiences and operational efficiencies while managing complex datasets in a fast-paced environment...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$164K - $188K *

Unlock potential by leading data-driven strategies and mentoring a team of analysts. Collaborate across business units to enhance customer experiences and operational efficiencies in a fast-paced, inn...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $100K *

Unlock potential by leveraging data analytics to drive insights and support digital product delivery. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance client engagements and develop your consulting...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$99K - $169K *

Champion the development and maintenance of ALM models, enhancing liquidity and risk management strategies. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance and improve model performance while communicatin...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $117K *

Innovate data analysis processes to enhance reporting capabilities and ensure data integrity. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver actionable insights while maintaining compliance with healthcare...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$218K - $249K *

Shape the future of AI by collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop innovative AI-powered products, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to transform customer interactions and drive impactf...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$108K - $130K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative value-based payment strategies, leveraging advanced analytics and financial modeling to enhance care quality and affordability. Collaborate with cross-function...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.