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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$200K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of trading by identifying opportunities and solving complex problems. Gain broad exposure to quantitative strategies and trading operations while collaborating wi...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $100K *

Transform your career by joining a dynamic team that resolves complex product issues for clients in the financial technology sector. Collaborate across departments to enhance customer satisfaction and...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Unlock your potential as a Data Scientist, driving model development for financial crime use cases. Collaborate with teams, tackle complex challenges, and mentor junior talent while delivering impactf...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $115K *

Unlock potential by managing liquidity, forecasting, and reporting for a dynamic finance team. Collaborate on pricing models and operational excellence while gaining exposure across treasury, FP&A, an...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $95K *

Empower your career by analyzing mission data and developing dashboards to enhance operational efficiency. Collaborate with diverse teams to support strategic planning and reporting initiatives within...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$57K - $107K *

Empower the finance team by preparing and analyzing financial reports, forecasts, and reconciliations. Collaborate across departments to enhance reporting processes and support strategic decision-maki...

Markham, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $150K *

Advance your career by leading data-driven actuarial analytics for a healthcare client. Build relationships and drive efficiency through innovative solutions in Medicare and Value-Based Care environme...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$90K - $115K *

Partner with us to enhance client engagement and product success by leveraging your analytical skills and industry insights. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive improvements and support user adopt...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$88K - $120K *

Engage as a key finance partner, driving budget ownership and forecasting for functional leaders. Collaborate on variance analysis and enhance reporting accuracy while adapting to a fast-paced, evolvi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Contribute to the evolution of capital markets assumptions through rigorous research and collaboration, integrating quantitative analysis with fundamental insights to inform strategic asset allocation...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $105K *

Lead data-driven initiatives by translating complex datasets into actionable insights. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance business strategies and operational efficiency through tailore...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K - $115K *

Elevate your career by partnering with senior sales professionals to drive client relationships, manage business activities, and support capital raising efforts across a dynamic investment platform, f...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

Analyze industry data and financial models to enhance stock selection processes. Collaborate with teams, conduct research, and synthesize information to identify trends. Engage with management and exp...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of AI initiatives by leading cross-functional teams to drive strategic projects from ideation to execution, ensuring alignment with business goals and delivering measurable outcomes a...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in managing a team of data analysts to develop complex reports, analyze data, and provide technical guidance, ensuring effective communication with clients and senior management while...

Texas, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Lead the analysis and enhancement of automated trading execution across multiple asset classes while collaborating with diverse teams to optimize processes and support strategic initiatives...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$94K - $107K *

Join a team that's driving impactful market research initiatives, leading the design and execution of quantitative studies. Leverage your expertise to translate complex data into actionable insights f...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $140K *

Lead and execute model risk audits, enhancing quantitative capabilities and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Collaborate across teams to assess model effectiveness and communicate findin...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Join a cutting-edge team as a Senior Recruiter, responsible for sourcing and hiring top-tier quantitative researchers and data scientists to fuel innovative AI-driven investment strategies, enhancing...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $110K *

Transform financial analysis and reporting for fund management, enhancing liquidity and performance insights. Collaborate across teams to deliver accurate investor reporting and support strategic deci...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$114K - $142K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing cloud financial data through innovative analytics. Collaborate with stakeholders to build data solutions that drive insights and support key business decisio...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$112K - $202K *

Optimize assessment strategies by conducting advanced psychometric analyses, ensuring valid and reliable testing processes. Collaborate with teams to enhance measurement methodologies and deliver acti...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$107K - $194K *

Shape the future of assessment by conducting advanced psychometric analyses, ensuring valid and reliable testing programs. Collaborate with teams to enhance measurement methodologies and deliver actio...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$112K - $161K *

Transform your career by leading psychometric analyses to ensure valid, reliable assessments. Collaborate with experts to enhance testing programs and contribute to innovative measurement methodologie...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$112K - $202K *

Unlock potential by leading psychometric analyses to enhance examination programs, ensuring valid and reliable assessments. Collaborate with teams to apply advanced methodologies and drive continuous...

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.