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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$80K - $90K *

Unlock your potential by analyzing financial performance and enhancing reporting processes. Collaborate with teams to drive insights and support strategic initiatives, while contributing to process im...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K *

Join a team that's driving financial excellence by analyzing retail operations, enhancing processes, and providing insights to support staffing and payroll decisions. This role is ideal for early-care...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$81K - $95K *

Contribute to mission-critical operations by leveraging advanced data analysis and automation. Utilize your SQL expertise to transform complex datasets into actionable insights, supporting leadership...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$148K - $168K *

Innovate data-driven strategies by leveraging alternative datasets to enhance credit decisioning. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build scalable models and systems, ensuring effective appli...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$145K - $155K *

Shape the future of economic analysis by developing forecasts and models for the US economy. Collaborate with a dynamic team to assess data, refine insights on growth, inflation, and Federal Reserve p...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $150K *

Partner with us to elevate financial operations through analysis and automation. In this impactful role, you'll collaborate with leadership to enhance forecasting, reporting, and strategic insights, d...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$78K - $110K *

Contribute to high-quality pre and post-closing services in real estate underwriting. Collaborate with teams to analyze market data, assist in credit presentations, and ensure compliance with loan ter...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$76K - $103K *

Lead the charge in managing complex Excess Casualty claims across all 50 states. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to evaluate high-stakes cases, ensuring effective communication and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $95K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$72K - $96K *

Elevate your career by managing complex Excess Casualty claims across all 50 states. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to strategize investigations, assess risks, and control litigat...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Oversee the evolution of the Oracle EPM Cloud planning platform, translating business needs into actionable insights and automations. Manage a small team while ensuring data integrity and supporting F...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$157K - $170K *

Lead end-to-end data pipeline design and advanced analytics to drive strategic insights. Collaborate with stakeholders, mentor junior staff, and leverage machine learning and Generative AI to enhance...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$132K - $157K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring compliance and transparency in financial reporting. As a Senior Data Analyst, you'll collaborate across departments to organize data, draw insights, and suppor...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$76K - $103K *

Champion complex Excess Casualty claims across all 50 states, managing high-stakes bodily injury and property damage cases. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to strategize, negotiate...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$101K - $136K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$251K - $310K *

Elevate autonomous driving by leading a team to enhance software quality metrics, utilizing data-driven insights and innovative techniques to ensure robust performance and safety in complex environmen...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$251K - $310K *

Drive the development of driving quality metrics and enhance software evaluation for autonomous vehicles, leading a team to transform complex data into actionable insights and high-impact deliverables...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Develop and implement cutting-edge AI solutions, driving innovation and analytics across the organization. Collaborate with teams to enhance data culture and governance while ensuring compliance with...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of investment banking by collaborating with senior bankers on live transactions, gaining hands-on experience in financial analysis, modeling, and client interactions within a dynamic...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in transforming business processes through data analysis, project management, and collaboration. Drive system modernization and enhance productivity by developing clear requirements an...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team ensuring regulatory compliance and operational excellence. This role offers opportunities for growth in a fast-paced environment, focusing on margin rules and auto...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $125K *

Partner with us to shape the future of valuation workflows by capturing and structuring data, defining operational requirements, and enhancing our platform's capabilities through hands-on analysis and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$88K - $117K *

Join a team that's building robust data infrastructure to transform raw data into actionable insights. This role is vital for developing scalable data models and pipelines, enhancing decision-making a...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $117K *

Accelerate data-driven decision-making by building robust data models and pipelines. This role is essential for transforming raw data into actionable insights, ensuring data quality, and optimizing pe...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

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.