Salary Breakdown
Financial Quantitative Analysts
Average
$73,870
ANNUAL
$35.51
HOURLY
Entry Level
$47,310
ANNUAL
$22.75
HOURLY
Mid Level
$69,200
ANNUAL
$33.27
HOURLY
Expert Level
$103,670
ANNUAL
$49.84
HOURLY
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Financial Quantitative Analysts
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Projected Jobs
Financial Quantitative Analysts
2,030
Projected job openings through 2032
Top Expected Tasks
Financial Quantitative Analysts
01
Apply mathematical or statistical techniques to address practical issues in finance, such as derivative valuation, securities trading, risk management, or financial market regulation.
02
Research or develop analytical tools to address issues such as portfolio construction or optimization, performance measurement, attribution, profit and loss measurement, or pricing models.
03
Interpret results of financial analysis procedures.
04
Develop core analytical capabilities or model libraries, using advanced statistical, quantitative, or econometric techniques.
05
Define or recommend model specifications or data collection methods.
06
Produce written summary reports of financial research results.
07
Maintain or modify all financial analytic models in use.
08
Provide application or analytical support to researchers or traders on issues such as valuations or data.
09
Devise or apply independent models or tools to help verify results of analytical systems.
10
Collaborate in the development or testing of new analytical software to ensure compliance with user requirements, specifications, or scope.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Financial Quantitative Analysts
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Mathematics
KNOWLEDGE
Economics and Accounting
KNOWLEDGE
Computers and Electronics
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Engineering and Technology
SKILL
Mathematics
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Complex Problem Solving
SKILL
Active Learning
ABILITY
Mathematical Reasoning
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Number Facility
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
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