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Financial Quantitative Analysts

General Information

Description

Develop quantitative techniques to inform securities investing, equities investing, pricing, or valuation of financial instruments. Develop mathematical or statistical models for risk management, asset optimization, pricing, or relative value analysis.

Business Breakdown

People in this career work in these sectors.

  1. Private, for profit68.19%
  2. Private, not for profit10.72%
  3. State and local government8.26%
  4. Self-employed7.59%
  5. Federal government4.78%

Workplace at a Glance

What you can expect to experience while on the job

  • Responsibility
  • Exposure to job hazards
  • Physical activity
  • Decision making
  • Repetitiveness
  • Level of competition
  • Time pressure

Industry areas

  • Finance

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Salary

Average Salary

Salary

$73,240

State-by-state Salary

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$107,540
$30,470
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Education

Most Common Education Levels

People in this career achieve this level of education.

  • Master's degree 65%
  • Bachelor's degree 13%
  • Post baccalaureate 13%
  • Doctoral degree 8%
  • High school 0%
  • Some college 0%
  • Associate's degree 0%
  • Less than high school 0%
  • Post-doctoral training 0%
  • Post-master's certificate 0%
  • First professional degree 0%
  • Post-secondary certificate 0%

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Knowledge

  • Mathematics
  • Computers and Electronics
  • Economics and Accounting
  • Engineering and Technology
  • Administration and Management

Skills at a Glance

Skills helpful in this career

  • Verbal skills
  • Critical thinking & problem solving
  • Equipment operation & maintenance
  • Math & science skills
  • Technology design & control
  • Leadership
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* Military pay may be higher based on specialty pays or bonuses. Learn more about Military benefits.

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