Thursday 2 May 2013

Quants: The Alchemists of Wall Street Quants


Quants: The Alchemists of Wall Street

Quants ( also known as Quantitative Analyst) are the math wizards and computer programmers in the engine room of our global financial system who designed the financial products. 
Educational background will include physics, engineering, or mathematics backgrounds rather than economics-related fields, major source of employment for people with physics and mathematics Ph.Ds. Typically, a quantitative analyst will also need extensive skills in computer programming, most commonly C++ and/or Java.

The global financial system has become increasingly dependent on mathematical models trying to quantify human (economic) behavior.  
                  

What Computer Programming Skills would a Quants(Quantitative Analyst) need?:

  • C++
  • Java
  • Python

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