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 - $300K *

Help us turn data into insights that drive strategic financial decisions. You'll build reliable data pipelines, code features, and empower teams with trustworthy analytics to enhance operational effic...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Innovate data-driven solutions to empower enterprise leaders in decision-making. Collaborate with a dynamic team to build complex models and simulations, leveraging your analytical skills to tackle mu...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leveraging data science to drive informed decision-making through advanced analytics, modeling, and collaboration in a dynamic research environment...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$76K - $114K *

Unlock your potential by managing R&D finance operations, consolidating forecasts, and delivering insightful analysis. Collaborate across teams to enhance financial processes and drive impactful repor...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $140K *

Champion data-driven insights by leveraging advanced analytics and visualization tools to guide strategic HR decisions. Collaborate with leadership to transform complex datasets into actionable outcom...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $165K *

Join a dynamic team as you support the Credit group in managing $11B in corporate bonds. Collaborate on credit models, generate insights, and engage with issuers to drive impactful investment decision...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $200K *

Lead the charge in product analytics, driving data-driven decisions across teams. Own experimentation and deep-dive analyses, transforming insights into strategic recommendations that enhance user exp...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of financial crime prevention by developing and enhancing quantitative models for AML and financial analytics throughout their lifecycle. Collaborate with stakeho...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$129K - $152K *

Unlock potential by joining our dynamic Data Science team to develop and deploy AI and machine learning models that drive business success. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform complex...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Build and scale robust compute systems for investment professionals, ensuring reliability and efficiency. Collaborate with developers to establish standards and enhance infrastructure, while participa...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$136K - $161K *

Drive impactful data analysis by maintaining accurate reporting and dashboards for complex decision-making. Collaborate with stakeholders across multiple sectors to track projects and communicate insi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $144K *

Pioneer innovative data solutions by leveraging advanced analytics and machine learning. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data management and visualization, driving impactful insight...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$154K - $226K *

Oversee the end-to-end deployment of ML and AI models, ensuring reliable production capabilities. Manage infrastructure, monitor performance, and drive operational excellence while collaborating acros...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in developing and managing portfolio risk analyses, ensuring compliance with credit policies, and implementing innovative AI solutions to enhance credit risk functions across the organ...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$77K - $90K *

Champion financial health by partnering with leadership to develop budgets, forecasts, and reports. Analyze trends, provide insights, and support strategic decisions to enhance the financial planning...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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Join us in developing and enhancing AML quantitative models to drive compliance and risk management strategies. Support all phases of model lifecycle while collaborating with stakeholders to meet busi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$60K - $136K *

Develop and implement statistical methods to enhance manufacturing quality assurance. Utilize advanced statistical techniques to analyze data, ensure compliance, and support continuous improvement eff...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$70K - $95K *

Drive actuarial analysis for large commercial accounts, ensuring pricing adequacy and profitability. Collaborate with underwriters to evaluate complex portfolios and enhance analytical processes, supp...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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Analyze and assess investment opportunities, prepare financial models, and support decision-making processes for acquisitions and dispositions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive strat...

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

$83K - $102K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team focused on data-driven project controls. Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to develop automated data flows and insightful dashboards, enabling i...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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Drive data-driven insights by leveraging advanced analytics and business intelligence to enhance decision-making across sales, marketing, and finance functions, while fostering collaboration within a...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $115K *

Elevate your career as a Senior Financial Analyst, driving insights through detailed analyses and reporting. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance decision-making and optimize business performance...

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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.