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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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$88K - $93K *

Shape the future of financial planning by managing budget processes and analyses, collaborating with departments to enhance fiscal operations, and utilizing data systems for informed decision-making t...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$100K - $125K *

Bring your expertise to elevate marketing analytics by diagnosing organizer acquisition and retention efforts, delivering actionable insights, and collaborating with leadership to drive strategic deci...

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

$80K - $95K *

Innovate financial strategies and insights to empower leadership decisions, enhance resource management, and drive organizational success through effective analysis and collaboration across diverse te...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$130K - $155K *

Advance your career by providing strategic data science leadership to enhance small business lending. Collaborate with senior leaders to drive impactful decisions through advanced analytics, predictiv...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading healthcare data analyses and experiments. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance product capabilities and deliver impactful insights that drive client success and innova...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Take ownership of data analysis and insights to drive product decisions and enhance performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop impactful reporting and visualizations, supporting a...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $215K *

Help us design and implement scalable software components to enhance data and analytics capabilities, collaborating with senior stakeholders to drive innovation and improve risk management processes a...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $200K *

Join a dynamic team to assess and enhance AI governance and risk management frameworks. Leverage your expertise in model auditing to ensure compliance and performance across the model lifecycle while...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $85K *

Drive business performance through financial analysis and strategic insights. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate profitability, support budgeting, and identify opportunities for reven...

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6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Elevate your career by joining our dynamic RFP team, where you'll collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to streamline processes, enhance documentation quality, and drive strategic improvement...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$81K - $119K *

Transform complex data into actionable insights, partnering with stakeholders to develop scalable analytical solutions that drive strategic decision-making and enhance business performance through adv...

Vaughan, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$81K - $119K *

Analyze complex data to deliver actionable insights that drive strategic decisions. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop scalable reporting solutions and enhance business intelligence capabilities...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Develop and implement quantitative strategies for managing fixed income portfolios, focusing on risk assessment and model calibration. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance analytical pla...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Reimagine fixed income strategies by analyzing and managing portfolios, developing proprietary models, and collaborating with teams to enhance investment decisions and risk management...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's pivotal in enhancing financial systems and reporting. Collaborate on system upgrades, conduct testing, and ensure compliance while supporting over 600 users in a dynamic environment...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to support financial system operations, enhance user experience, and ensure compliance. Play a key role in maintaining system integrity and providing top-tier help desk support for...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$73K - $117K *

Develop compelling content for multi-asset research while supporting investment analysis and portfolio initiatives. Collaborate with professionals to translate insights into polished presentations for...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $100K *

Unlock potential by designing and maintaining robust ETL pipelines that support credit risk models, ensuring data quality and integration across regions while collaborating with data scientists and mo...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by designing and implementing innovative knowledge graph solutions for healthcare data. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate complex requirements into scalable, produc...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$91K *

Unlock potential by transforming complex data into actionable insights that drive informed decision-making across the organization. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance reporting capabilities and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring the accuracy and compliance of financial models. Lead a dynamic Model Risk function, driving risk assessment efforts and collaborating across functions to alig...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of risk management by leading a team in validating and enhancing financial models while ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and best practices across the organization’s framewo...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$155K - $211K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative data solutions that enhance business workflows and drive automation, collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into actionable insigh...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$73K - $123K *

Unlock potential by delivering insightful P&L reporting and analysis for Personal and Commercial Insurance. Collaborate with finance and business partners to drive decision-making in a dynamic environ...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$73K - $123K *

Partner with us to deliver insightful P&L reporting and analysis for Personal and Commercial Insurance. Collaborate with finance and business teams to support decision-making in a dynamic environment...

Waterloo, ONIn-Person

1 week 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.