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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$90K - $110K *

Unlock potential by serving as the primary support for the Equity platform, ensuring seamless operations for Trading, Sales, and Operations teams. Drive incident resolution, enhance platform performan...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$99K - $132K *

Partner with us to empower our go-to-market teams through strategic financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting. Collaborate closely with sales, marketing, and customer success to drive performance...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$75K - $105K *

Elevate data-driven decision-making by designing and maintaining impactful reports and dashboards. Collaborate with IT and stakeholders to ensure accuracy and reliability in reporting, transforming ra...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$70K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to leveraging data analytics for impactful decision-making. This role focuses on developing and maintaining reporting solutions, collaborating with stakeholders, and enhan...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$261K - $289K *

The AVP & Actuary, Statutory Reporting will lead the preparation and filing of statutory reports for the Life Reinsurance team, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and actuarial standards...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $160K *

Join a team that's integral to the trade lifecycle, supporting traders and operations in P&L analysis, trade booking, and automation. Collaborate across departments to enhance efficiency and accuracy...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$99K - $132K *

Transform financial insights into strategic actions by owning hosting cost and cloud margin reporting. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance forecasting and cost management, driving effic...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Innovate your career by delivering insightful analyses to enhance operational strategies across various departments. Collaborate with teams to drive efficient reporting, budgeting processes, and strat...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$115K - $120K *

Unlock potential by driving investment analysis and portfolio management. Collaborate on financial modeling, due diligence, and investment memos while monitoring property performance and supporting fi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$96K - $145K *

Analyze financial data and develop reports to support budgeting, forecasting, and decision-making. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance financial processes and automate reporting, drivin...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$96K - $145K *

Unlock potential by analyzing financial data to drive budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. Collaborate across teams to enhance financial insights and automate processes, ensuring data integrity and...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $145K *

Engineer data-driven insights that enhance product decisions and partner experiences. Collaborate with product leadership, designing metrics and experiments to optimize performance across payments and...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$150K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team to leverage advanced analytics and data science techniques, driving impactful insights and strategic decisions for Retail Media Network initiatives. Collaborate with stakeholders t...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Analyze and lead business transformation initiatives, integrating process analysis, project management, and change management to enhance enterprise efficiency and adoption of best practices across cro...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to safeguarding customer data by implementing robust governance policies and controls. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to ensure compliance and enhance data pro...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K *

Transform business processes as a 2-Year Analyst, driving financial analysis and automation initiatives in real estate. Collaborate with teams to enhance reporting and develop technology solutions tha...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $120K *

Elevate your career by managing fund operations and financial reporting for private credit investments. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance, analyze performance metrics, and support investor r...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $188K *

Lead the charge in enhancing Counterparty Credit Risk technology platforms, ensuring stability and compliance while bridging business and tech teams. Drive improvements in exposure management across O...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $150K *

Pioneer data-driven insights by collaborating with stakeholders to enhance reporting, define metrics, and develop scalable data solutions, while ensuring data quality and usability across the organiza...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $145K *

Join a team that's advancing data analytics for VA modernization initiatives. Utilize SQL and Python to drive AI-enabled insights, enhance operational workflows, and support decision-making through ri...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$195K - $270K *

Lead a dynamic team of analysts and data scientists to optimize marketing strategies, driving impactful insights and experimentation across channels to enhance growth and performance metrics for the o...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $90K *

Transform investment analytics by overseeing data accuracy, engaging stakeholders, and enhancing processes. Collaborate with teams to support fixed income strategies and ensure timely delivery of anal...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to evaluate and recommend credit decisions for commercial loan applications. Play a key role in a fast-paced environment, leveraging your expertise to ensure timely and accurate un...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Unlock your potential by developing high-throughput inference systems, optimizing real-time processing, and enhancing reliability across diverse architectures within a collaborative, innovative enviro...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead quantitative user research across product lines, shaping strategy and answering critical questions with data-driven insights. Collaborate with teams to prioritize research that mitigates risk and...

United StatesRemote

2 days 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.