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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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Drive quality assurance for auto-labeling pipelines by defining metrics, analyzing data, and collaborating with teams to enhance annotation processes and improve machine learning systems. Lead initiat...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Reimagine financial operations by leveraging your analytical skills to enhance treasury processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful insights and drive compliance, while man...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $160K *

Transform business operations by developing innovative software solutions that enhance efficiency across Finance, HR, Accounting, Payroll, and Legal functions. Collaborate with stakeholders to identif...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $160K *

Unlock potential by developing innovative software solutions that enhance business operations across various functions. Collaborate with stakeholders to identify needs, optimize processes, and impleme...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$96K - $115K *

Explore a dynamic role supporting data modernization and analytics efforts across multiple business lines, utilizing your technical expertise to bridge communication between business stakeholders and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and document complex requirements, ensuring alignment among stakeholders while mentoring junior analysts and enhancing analysis standards for impactfu...

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

$124K - $157K *

Transform financial strategies by leading complex analyses, budget formulation, and policy recommendations. Collaborate across departments to ensure alignment with fiscal practices while providing exp...

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

$202K - $238K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $155K *

Join a team that's pioneering quantum algorithm development, focusing on fault-tolerant devices. Collaborate on benchmarking, performance characterization, and comparing quantum methods to classical a...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Partner with us to enhance financial insights that drive decisions for grant-funded programs. Your expertise will support senior leaders in budget forecasting, financial modeling, and performance anal...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in developing and enhancing credit risk models, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure robust governance and analytics. Drive model performance monitoring and support regu...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Optimize credit risk modeling and governance by developing robust models, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Drive data management initiative...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$108K - $158K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of Personal Insurance through advanced analytics and strategic problem-solving. Lead high-impact initiatives that translate data into actionable insights, driving...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$108K - $158K *

Drive innovation in Personal Insurance by leveraging advanced analytics and strategic insights. Lead high-impact initiatives, solve complex problems, and partner across functions to transform data int...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$108K - $158K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic analytics initiatives that shape the future of Personal Insurance. Collaborate across functions to solve complex problems, drive innovation, and translate data in...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$104K - $166K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$124K - $231K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$89K - $134K *

Drive financial reporting excellence by managing complex transactions, coordinating teams, and ensuring compliance across functions. Leverage your expertise in accounting to enhance reporting quality...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$183K - $248K *

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

$120K - $145K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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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.