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.

Find Quantitative Analyst Jobs on Ladders

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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$155K - $252K *

Take ownership of the US Rates Intraday Risk platform, delivering risk and P&L analytics while collaborating with traders and technical teams to enhance system performance through quantitative analysi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$161K - $184K *

Drive innovation in quantitative analysis to enhance financial modeling and analytics. Collaborate across teams to develop cloud-based solutions, applying advanced statistical methods to improve busin...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $210K *

Advance quantitative analytics by developing and maintaining counterparty credit risk models. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance model performance and ensure compliance with regulatory...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $210K *

Develop innovative counterparty credit risk models and analytics, driving improvements and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance model perfo...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$225K - $250K *

Elevate your career by leveraging advanced quantitative analysis to develop innovative trading strategies and financial models. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize investment decisions...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Unlock your potential by developing and enhancing quantitative frameworks that drive strategic decision-making and risk management in a dynamic financial environment. Collaborate with stakeholders to...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Elevate your career by developing and enhancing quantitative frameworks that support strategic decision-making and risk management in a dynamic financial environment. Collaborate with stakeholders to...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$200K - $285K *

Drive innovation in derivative pricing and cross-asset models, enhancing performance and transparency. Collaborate with trading desks and risk management to optimize strategies and support governance...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$161K - $184K *

Engage in advanced quantitative analysis to validate financial models, enhance forecasting, and drive innovative solutions. Collaborate across teams to improve business performance through data-driven...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$107K - $170K *

Innovate solutions as a nearly/newly FCAS credentialed actuary or Data Scientist, leveraging advanced data modeling and AI techniques. Collaborate on data pipelines and challenge traditional methodolo...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K *

Contribute to the development and implementation of quantitative models that enhance trading strategies, collaborating with traders and technologists to drive automated decision-making and improve pro...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $155K *

Optimize portfolio strategies through quantitative analysis and application development. Conduct innovative research and support investment governance for fixed income. Collaborate with cross-function...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$165K - $250K *

Join a dynamic team to design and maintain a cutting-edge systematic data platform, focusing on volatility data to enhance our portfolio engines. Contribute to data quality and collaborate with stakeh...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$155K - $325K *

Champion innovative analytics solutions by leveraging quantitative expertise and software engineering skills to enhance credit trading strategies and decision-making processes in a dynamic financial e...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Champion innovative analytics to drive insightful decisions across our systematic investment platform, collaborating with experts to convert complex data into actionable intelligence and enhance overa...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $155K *

Join a dynamic team to develop scalable cloud-based solutions for quantitative research, enhancing data processing and model generation to support innovative investment strategies and drive business s...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Drive the integration of investment strategies and technology by overseeing daily portfolio management, enhancing trading systems, and collaborating with quantitative teams to optimize performance and...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$175K - $250K *

Empower our quantitative research and engineering teams by translating complex investment strategies into actionable technical requirements, managing the lifecycle of equity risk modeling tools, and e...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$67K - $126K *

Drive technical solutions to enhance risk management capabilities by collaborating with stakeholders, analyzing data, and applying software engineering and data science skills to optimize processes an...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$67K - $126K *

Drive technical solutions to enhance risk management capabilities by analyzing bank processes, collaborating with stakeholders, and leveraging data engineering and software development skills to autom...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$67K - $126K *

Transform your career by enhancing Global Risk Management's data and analytical capabilities. Collaborate with stakeholders to design technical solutions that optimize processes and drive operational...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$175K - $212K *

Develop innovative quantitative models and analyses to enhance credit ratings across structured finance. Collaborate with experts to synthesize data and deliver cutting-edge solutions, driving relevan...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$137K - $233K *

Optimize portfolio management by leveraging quantitative insights and technology. Collaborate with global teams to enhance investment strategies, manage client relationships, and drive performance in...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $130K *

Deliver insightful data analysis to enhance financial reporting and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline data processes and ensure accuracy in reporting for regulatory and...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $225K *

Elevate our trading strategies through quantitative modeling and analysis. Collaborate closely with teams to optimize investment opportunities and risk management in a dynamic investment banking envir...

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  •   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.