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 - $95K *

Explore a dynamic role in quantitative trading, applying research to algorithmic strategies with real P&L impact. Ideal for those eager to innovate and solve complex problems in a fast-paced environme...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$76K - $125K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering accurate sales reporting and data maintenance. This role supports sales leaders and partners by managing reporting queues, ensuring data integrity, and enhan...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$76K - $125K *

Deliver reliable sales reporting and data maintenance to empower sales leaders and partners. Manage recurring reporting tasks, validate data accuracy, and enhance Tableau dashboards, ensuring informed...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Engage with diverse teams to analyze, manage, and improve datasets for traders and researchers, driving data quality and insights in a fast-paced financial environment. Your contributions will support...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$98K - $115K *

Elevate your career by developing and implementing statistical models to monitor financial activity, ensuring compliance and risk standards are met while effectively communicating findings to stakehol...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$98K - $115K *

Join a team that's integral to monitoring financial activity by developing and enhancing statistical models. You'll take ownership of existing and new models, ensuring compliance and addressing potent...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$98K - $115K *

Advance your career by developing statistical models to monitor suspicious activities in customer accounts, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while collaborating across teams to communicat...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$98K - $115K *

Innovate your career by developing and implementing complex statistical models to monitor and identify suspicious financial activities, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards across multiple te...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Unlock your potential by providing critical financial analysis and strategic support to drive business decisions, optimize revenue, and enhance performance within a dynamic finance team focused on the...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $170K *

Elevate your analytical skills by leading survey studies from design to delivery. Transform complex data into actionable insights, ensuring statistical integrity and clarity for diverse clients. Join...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $170K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead the analysis of survey studies, transforming complex data into actionable insights. Your expertise will drive strategic decisions, ensuring statistical integrity and cl...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$60K - $263K *

Drive innovation as a Quantitative Analyst in Commodities, using advanced modeling techniques to support trading strategies and risk management in a collaborative, fast-paced environment that fosters...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$89K - $155K *

Transform quantitative analytics and modeling for risk management, driving strategic initiatives and enhancing financial systems. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop models, analyze data, and ens...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$89K - $155K *

Drive quantitative analytics and modeling projects to enhance risk management. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop models, improve processes, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards while...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$89K - $155K *

Shape the future of risk management by leveraging quantitative analytics to develop models and systems that enhance financial decision-making and compliance across business units. Collaborate with sta...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$89K - $155K *

Empower your career by conducting quantitative analytics and modeling projects. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop innovative models and enhance risk management strategies while driving continuo...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$89K - $155K *

Elevate quantitative analytics by developing models and processes to enhance risk management and capital measurement. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive innovation and ensure compliance with regul...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$86K - $143K *

Drive advanced quantitative analyses and model development to enhance decision-making. Collaborate with stakeholders to refine models and deliver insightful analytics using tools like SQL, Python, and...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $170K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of enterprise technology research. You'll analyze market trends, produce insights, and support strategic decisions in software, cloud, cybersecurity, and AI, driv...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $157K *

Transform your career by joining a dynamic team focused on model risk management, providing innovative solutions and quantitative analyses to enhance financial decision-making and regulatory complianc...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$86K - $101K *

Engage as a quantitative analyst, building complex statistical models to support Treasury's financial decision-making. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver comprehensive forecasts and documentatio...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$86K - $101K *

Execute complex statistical modeling for PPNR forecasting, ensuring accurate financial decision-making through model development, validation, and stakeholder communication in a dynamic Corporate Treas...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$86K - $101K *

Elevate financial decision-making by developing complex statistical models for forecasting balance sheets and income statements, ensuring accurate and timely insights for executive management and stak...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$105K - $124K *

Drive impactful insights by validating credit loss forecasting models, ensuring robust risk assessment and compliance. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance validation practices and leverage advanc...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$105K - $124K *

Innovate credit risk assessment by validating CCAR and CECL models. Engage with stakeholders to deliver insights through rigorous analysis and documentation, enhancing model performance and compliance...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 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.