What Is a Quant? Discover the Roles and Responsibilities in Quantitative Finance 📊
Curious about what quants do? Learn about the key roles, skills, and responsibilities in the quantitative finance industry with this easy-to-understand breakdown!

Spencer Pao
60.1K views • Nov 17, 2021

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What is a Quant? Look no further! I break down common quantitative roles and what you might expect to do in the quant industry. I include salary ball parks, required education, and overall expectations once you are in the quant industry!
Simulations are definitely useful to know! You can check out Monte Carlo Simulations on the efficient frontier here:
https://youtu.be/wlaLmM_LvWg
Interested in Quant strategies? You can check out Pairs Trading!
https://youtu.be/f73ItMWO4z8
0:00 - The Quant Industry and its considerations
1:44 - Quant Researcher
3:15 - Quant Developer
4:08 - Quant Trader
4:48 - Quant Pipeline Components
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What is a Quant? Look no further! I break down common quantitative roles and what you might expect to do in the quant industry. I include salary ball parks, required education, and overall expectations once you are in the quant industry!
Simulations are definitely useful to know! You can check out Monte Carlo Simulations on the efficient frontier here:
https://youtu.be/wlaLmM_LvWg
Interested in Quant strategies? You can check out Pairs Trading!
https://youtu.be/f73ItMWO4z8
0:00 - The Quant Industry and its considerations
1:44 - Quant Researcher
3:15 - Quant Developer
4:08 - Quant Trader
4:48 - Quant Pipeline Components
DISCLAIMER: All information and data on my YouTube Channel, blog, email newsletters, white papers, Excel files, and other materials is solely for informational purposes. I make no representations as to the accuracy, completeness, suitability or validity of any information. I will not be liable for any errors, omissions, losses, injuries or damages arising from its display or use. All information is provided AS IS with no warranties, and confers no rights. I will not be responsible for the accuracy of material that is linked on this site. Because the information herein is based on my personal opinion and experience, it should not be considered professional financial investment advice or tax advice or broker dealer advice. The ideas and strategies that I provide should never be used without first assessing your own personal/financial situation, or without consulting a financial and/or tax professional. My thoughts and opinions may also change from time to time as I acquire more knowledge. These are, as discussed above, solely my thoughts and opinions. I reserve the right to delete any comments for any reason (abusive in nature, contain profanity, etc.). Your continued reading/use of my YouTube Channel, blog, email newsletters, whitepapers, Excel files, and other materials constitutes your agreement with and acceptance of this disclaimer.
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